Raw Honey Producer, Meet Jewelle Lloyd

Raw Honey Producer, Meet Jewelle Lloyd

Jewelle Lloyd: The Queen Bee of Ōhope Printed in the Whakatane Beacon & Opotiki News 29th May 2026 On the surface, Ōhope Beach is known for surf, sunshine and long stretches of sand. But tucked quietly behind the relaxed coastal lifestyle is a woman whose life...
Fragrant Fennel & Recipes

Fragrant Fennel & Recipes

Walk through many home gardens across the Eastern Bay and you’ll spot silverbeet (chard ), lettuce, broccoli and maybe rhubarb. But fennel? That still feels a little exotic to many New Zealanders. Why is that?  Partly because fennel has long been associated with...

The Good Dirt on Figs + Recipes

By Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist There’s something quietly luxurious about a ripe fig. Split one open and you’ll find a jewel-like centre, soft, fragrant, and naturally sweet. Figs are far more than a seasonal treat, they have a long history, impressive...

Broccoli: a winter hero

As the cold settles into our gardens and kitchens, one green vegetable continues to thrive: broccoli. Nutritional therapist Paula Sharp introduces this winter hero, including gardening tips, recipes and nutritional benefits. Published by OrganicNZ here. This pretty...