http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.harmonygardens.co.nz en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:06:26 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/166233/from-this--to-this/ From This….to This… As mentioned previously, I have a pretty amazing Turnaround Story, involving Culinary Medicine. I was forced out of the workforce for almost a decade, following a sudden, life threatening episode of Chron’s disease / Ulcerative Colitis. As I progressed through the Western medical system and hospital system, I could see, from a nursing perspective, how much it was based on highly processed, non-nutritive foods, and medication-dense treatments only. To my mind, as an alre... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:59:33 +1200 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post166233 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/165534/mocktail-magic-event/ Yesterday we hosted a Mocktail Magic - Mother’s Day event, where we whisked, muddled, and infused our way through a full garden‑to‑glass lineup of syrups:- Apple & Lavender- Pear & Rosemary and- Ruby Rhubarb & Rose Geranium.From there, we mixed up Pear‑Coladas, Sparkling Apple Lavender‑Tinis, and a Ruby Rhubarb & Rose Geranium Mulled Punch that wrapped the whole room in a warm, spiced hug.Between stirs and sips, guests melted into mini massages, and everyone left with b... Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post165534 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/162144/kokedama/ If you are keen on indoor plants, the japanese art of kokedama may be for you.kokedama is the art of encasing a small plant into a moss ball, held in place with coconut matting and tied with twine. They are beautifully simple, and a very effective way to grow your indoor plants with no plastic pots. ... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:05:21 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post162144 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/162141/autumn-reflections/ As we head into autumn here in the southern hemisphere, it has been lovely to look around the garden and reflect on progress. It has been a long journey and a labour of love, and it is beginning to look a lot like a garden!... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:13:11 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post162141 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/159605/harmony-gardens-gifts-for-christmas/ It has been a busy few weeks here at Harmony Gardens and Grub Ltd.I have been building new raised pallet garden beds, polytunnel gardening, and developing more delicious healthy recipes in the kitchen, using garden produce.I have also been creating some beautiful, unique gifts for Christmas. I thought we did all the Christmas stuff last year, but apparently it is an annual event.....! 🫨😆🤶Are you feeling stressed about Christmas already, or are you searching for the perfect gift for That... Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post159605 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/157011/pesto-is-the-besto/ Pesto is a super healthy food which is full of green nutrients, omega acids, and fibre.It is extremely satisfying to make my own pesto using ingredients from my garden. This means that it is 1 less thing to buy from the supermarket. I can also guarantee that the pesto is full of nutrient-dense ingredients, free from sugar and artificial ingredients, and has a zero carbon footprint. That is a good step towards self-sufficiency, in my opinion. ... Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:42:47 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post157011 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/157010/the-joys-of-juicing/ I have been delving into the medicinal benefits of juicing in the past couple of weeks. My current favourite recipe is Cucumber, Pear and Ginger Juice. It is super-refreshing, great for detox and skin health, helping you glow from the inside out. ... Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:39:19 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post157010 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/157009/off-grid-living/ Off-grid living has long been a dream of mine. I appreciate the independence, the self-sufficiency, and the ability to create my own destiny, on the canvas of my home.However, although it is a romantic concept, off-grid living is definitely not for the faint-hearted! The romance is the image of a brightly burning log fire, with a delicious hot meal cooking over the flames, and stars twinkling in the clear night sky above a cosy hut. Or spending long idyllic days in the garden, chopping a leaf he... Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:05:23 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post157009 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/156990/its-getting-festive-and-fruity/ It is getting very festive here at Harmony Gardens! Mocktails are the next big thing for the holiday season, especially if you have multiple food sensitivities / allergies.These little babies bring together garden produce & superfood ingredients, to create a delicious, vegan, healthy mocktail.You can now join the party in style, as well as in comfort, with these spiffy beveraginos.You will be able to drive yourself home without fear of the Booze Bus - and you won't have to worry about yukky... Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:20:28 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post156990 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/post/156140/when-life-gives-you-lemons-part-4/ It has been an amazingly abundant time with lemons! I am totally surprised at how many different dishes I have made, as well as bases and comestibles.Total tally so far is:fresh lemon juice, super handy to keep in the fridgelemon gummieslemon honeylemon, honey, ginger cordiallemon, honey and sage throat wash / tonic for sore throatslemon pepper mayonnaiselemon salsa verdeupside down lemon cakelemon juice ice blocksThat is quite a collection, and it is a good list of so many things that I don’t... Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:37:08 +1300 http://www.harmonygardens.co.nz/blog/#post156140