Crafty Cleavers
Our gardens contain many plants with may seem run-of-the-mill, even what we call weeds, but these plants may also contain nutritional, medicinal and culinary benefits to help keep you and […]
Our gardens contain many plants with may seem run-of-the-mill, even what we call weeds, but these plants may also contain nutritional, medicinal and culinary benefits to help keep you and […]
It’s that time of the year again. People are turning blue to raise awareness of prostate cancer. With more than 500 fathers, sons, brothers and grandfathers succumbing to prostate cancer […]
Swept up on most New Zealand beaches after a high tide or storm surge, seaweed has been gathered by Kiwi gardeners to keep the soil in their veggie gardens chock […]
There is strong evidence that suggests significant global warming is occurring. Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and […]
Getting kids to eat a healthy diet can be a challenge and very frustrating. Around a third of New Zealand children are overweight or obese. This figure rises to 60% of […]
Mother’s Day is a time for partners and children alike to stop and give thanks to their Mums. It is a day to celebrate motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence […]
Herbal teas make for wonderful, low calorie and relaxing drinks. Apart from having a beneficial effect on health, herbal teas are fragrant and appealing. Let’s take the mystery out of […]
Waiheke Island will play host to internationally acclaimed medical herbalist Isla Burgess next month (April 9-10) for two days of hands-on education about the healing qualities of plants. Isla brings […]
Almost 100 years ago, the English archaeologist, Howard Carter – funded by exceedingly wealthy Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle in Hampshire – discovered the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh King […]
Herbal medicine is currently experiencing a revival of interest at both a grassroots and scientific level. Super bugs such as Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA, have now become resistant […]