Potting Indoors
I have a very philosophical view when it comes to houseplants, or more precisely the fact that I kill most of them; if they survive three months or longer I am on to a winner. If you have higher expectations for your plants then Alex and Thomas from The Potting Shed and The Flower Crate […]
What a Waste
Every year the average Kiwi household sends 89kgs of edible food to landfill. This figure does not include food scraps that can’t be eaten, like egg shells and banana peels. It also doesn’t include food wasted at the source or through our supply chain i.e. what producers, distributors, supermarkets and restaurants throw away. The problem […]
Behind the Market
Words Denise Irvine, Images Whether you are one of the first at Cambridge’s Victoria Square, with your market bag at the ready, or one to lie in on a Sunday and roll on into the Hamilton Market for a coffee and peruse it can be easy to take for granted the work of the Waikato […]
Indoor Plants
I’ve often admitted my slapdash gardening skills. And my treat ‘em mean keep ‘em keen attitude to plants follows through to the indoor ones. The good old peace lily is my go to, not just for the implied calmness it may bring to my household but for the fact it is very forgiving! This is […]
Cheese and Onion Weed Pies
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee Decaires The classic combination of cheese and onion makes these little pies a winner. And your guests will have no idea you are feeding them and weeding the garden in one go! Pastry 1 cup flour pinch salt 100g butter, cold ⅓ cup sour cream Filling 1 cup ricotta 2 […]
GOOD NEIGHBOUR FOOD RESCUE
NO Waste, NO Hunger is part of Good Neighbour Trust’s mission which has five arms, Food Rescue being a huge part of how we support community. Behind the charity are 13 staff and over 500 volunteers as well as a very decicated Board of Trustees, sponsors and supporters. Good Neighbour rescues food destined for landfill […]
CUT THE CUP
Words VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON Remember the good old supermarket plastic bag? Low cost and super convenient. Oh, but yeah, that’s right, they weren’t that good for the environment. New Zealanders used 1.6 billion single-use plastic bags a year. Most were used not only once but for an average of just 12 minutes […]
Water Saving Tips
Hamiltonians, along with all New Zealanders, thirst for water increases dramatically over the summer months. As there is no significant increase in stormwater, it is believed this increase in use goes into our gardens, lawns and keeping cool. Regardless of whether we are in a drought or not, this huge increase in demand puts a […]
Make Your own Beeswax Wraps
Beeswax wraps are a reusable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic cling film. Great for wrapping snacks, cheese, bread and even bowls, they’re simple to use and easy to make at home. WHAT YOU NEED: (makes 4) 100g beeswax 20g pine rosin 3 tsp jojoba oil cotton fabric (I use old bed-sheets, which seem to be […]
A Meaty Debate
Vicki Ravlich-Horan examines what she eats and its impact on the planet. She asks if continuing to eat animal products is the new version of climate change denial. And is veganism the way forward? In an age of fake news and agenda-driven ‘documentaries’ it is harder to find and understand the facts of an […]