eco friendly habits

Organic Abundance and Feathered Competition

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Tui eating a ripe pear on the tree

Organic abundance is in full swing on my small New Zealand farmlet rental, where spray-free pears, lemonade fruit, passionfruit, figs and avocados are ripening faster than I can pick them. The only competition? The local Kereru, Tui, Pheasants, Pukeko, Fantails and Quail who are just as eager for harvest season as I am. Harvest Days … Read more

21 Simple and Practical Plastic Free NZ July Ideas to try

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paper shopping bags full of fresh veges on kitchen bench

Plastic Free July gives me a fresh chance each year to look at the plastics in my life and figure out small steps to use less. Each time I make one simple change, it feels good knowing I’m helping the planet, and those habits often stick around long after the month ends. If you’re just … Read more