Featured | Homesteading Summer Tomatoes Emma Galloway shares her best recipes to make use of the abundance of her favourite vegetable – tomatoes. Read More Uncategorized What is Chitin and how is it beneficial to plants? An organic product containing chitin can increase plant root mass and shoot growth by 26%. So how does it work? Homesteading | Off-Grid Level-headed On the Land editor Michael Andrew shares his experience of setting up water infrastructure on his property, and the best way to keep on top of water levels. Off-Grid Passive Potential A new wave of off-grid, eco-cabin businesses are giving lifestyle block owners the ability to make use of their properties and diversify their income streams. Community | Permaculture People of Permaculture In late 2024, passionate growers, farmers and thinkers from across NZ gathered for the National Permaculture Hui – the first in five years. On the Land was there to capture the event in pictures. Community | Homesteading Homemade Wedding It’s hard to get a wedding perfect, but according to a family who created a beautiful, rustic-themed celebration on their Nelson lifestyle block, it doesn’t need to be. Off-Grid | Regenerative Farming Reclaiming the Value Chain On an off-grid farm in Golden Bay, a third generation farming family has been developing ways to provide regenerative meat direct to local customers. Homesteading Courgettes for Days With courgettes in full production, chef, author and lifestyle block owner Emma Galloway (Te Ātihaunui a Pāpārangi) shares some delicious recipes to make use of the bounty. Homesteading | Off-Grid Family Sufficiency After the COVID-19 lockdowns, Rochelle Ashmore was determined that she and her family would live self-sufficiently. Now, they are striving towards that on their huge forestry block near Nelson. Homesteading Why Eat Organ Meats? With nose-to-tail eating growing in popularity, naturopath Shaz Andrew explores the remarkable miracles of nutrition that are organ meats. Kaitiakitanga | Permaculture Sacred Seeds For nearly four decades, Kay Baxter has been gathering and protecting heritage seeds for the Kōanga Institute – Aotearoa’s largest heritage seed bank. She shares why she does it. Kaitiakitanga Goat Firefighters Hot, dry weather across the world has shown just how easily wildfires can kindle and spread. Fortunately, some of the best and most cost-effective fire prevention experts can be found on many New Zealand rural properties. Homesteading Reel Life From a small farm in Northland, a young couple have amassed a huge Instagram following by sharing down-to-earth content about their new rural life with their family of adorable rescue animals.
