Maybe like me, you have yearned to get close to the land, to nature and find peace in the rhythm of the earth. In late 2020 I joined the herbal apprenticeship at Phytofarm near Little River. We studied together for 4 days each season. https://phytofarm.co.nz/ I chose to stay at Phytofarm glamping in the bell tent, amongst the fruit trees in the Orchard. One night I had a possum for company … [read more]
How can we measure our health?
Are you feeling great and on top of the world? Or is being tired by the afternoon normal for you? Have you noticed how common it is to have some unwanted aspect of health, such as pimples, oily skin, dry skin, thinning hair or nails that easily break flake or split? Is it normal for most women to have some Pre Menstrual Tension (PMT), period pain and / or menopause symptoms? Are we resigned to … [read more]
Plastic, plastic and more plastic!
Everywhere I look I am surrounded by the stuff. I am on a mission to not let it come into the house. Here in Christchurch we can recycle harder plastics but soft plastic wrap goes into the refuse for landfill. And despite my efforts our family refuse bins get pretty full every 2 weeks with plastic. Why do I want to live plastic free? To be kind to the environment? Yes absolutely! But the … [read more]
Had a busy day?
I've was greeted with this question twice yesterday. I'm curious~what are your first thoughts when asked if you've had a busy day? Are they similar to one of these answers? 1.“Yes, I’ve been 'on the go' from the moment my feet hit the floor; getting myself/ family ready in the morning, making lunch,putting the wash on, trying to get emails cleared, phone calls returned, all my urgent tasks … [read more]