Organic NZ Magazine 2002

November/December 2002

GE Files - PSRG Update
Seeds of Doubt Prove Undoubted Failure
K Soil Association damning report on GE crops
Travelling the World - Brendan Hoare reports on the World Summit on Sustainable Development and the International Federation of Organic Movements
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Kate McCleary - Causes and treatments
Obesity - No Medical Mystery
Dee Pigneguy discovers that the food pyramid is making people fat
Small Space Edible Gardens - Growing food in the smallest spaces Valerie Freeman
Growing Organic Chilli Peppers - Denise Mark
Herb Garden - Pam Blowers on Chilli
The Edible garden in November and December
Notes from my Garden - Dee Pigneguy visits Judy and Roy Pyle's garden
Some Like It (Really) Hot - Denise Mark visits chilli sauce company Kaitaia Fire
Here for the Long Haul - John Pearce reflects on developing a sustainable Organics "industry"
Living Legacies - The Greening of the Funeral Industry by Lynda Hannah
Wake Up and Smell the Organic Coffee Valerie Freeman
Full of Beans - Sian Bennett visits Kea Coffee Company
Eating Out Carol Forsyth at The Way to Go Café in Helensville
Organic Training and Education Courses on offer
Bach Flowers for Animals - Sarndra Urwin
Ashburton Winter Wastefest - Mark Hill
Festivals: Organic River and Grey Lynn
Blackspot Control - Andreas Welte

September/October 2002

GE Files - PSRG Update; Certification - The New Zealand Labels
The Report of the Royal Commission on GMOs: Ethical, Cultural and Spiritual Issues of Field Release - Alastair Gunn & Kelly Tudhope
More than Skin Deep - Kate Mccleary suggests some alternative treatments for skin disorders
Herb Garden - Pam Blowers on oregano
The edible garden in September and October
Notes from my Garden - Mynda Mansfield - Yes! We Have Some Bananas
Pam Parsons - Growing and Drying bananas
Thoughts from an Eco-garden - Margaret Peace contemplates Nature in the garden
Organic Vineyard Update - Andreas Welte
Show Me the Money! - John Pearce suggests some alternative financing
Time for Organic Producer Co-ops? - Charles Merfield explains why we need them
Effective Orchard Understoreys - The use of understoreys at BHU's orchards - Mark Hill
Bio-Stockfoods Profile - Jacqueline Teale visits South Islander Chris Riddle
Crackpots with Crockpots? Dee Pigneguy says it's time for slow food
Eating Out - Rob Harris at Synamony in Greytown
Organic Friendly Rodney - Valerie Freeman on a local government initiative
Organic Gardens and Mara Maori - An update on Organics in schools
Letting Nature Do the Work
Martin de Jong reports on the Smallfarming NZ conference
Organic Course for Nelson - Pat Wright
Antibiotics, Anti-inflammatories, Antivirals - Sarndra Urwin suggests some herbal alternatives
International Research News

July/August 2002

GE Update & News
OrganicFarmNZ - Simon Browne introduces the new domestic producers' certification
Politics and Organics - OFANZ questions politicians on Organics
1080 and 2020 - Meriel Watts continues the discussion
Cold Comfort - Kate Mccleary has some advice on colds and flu
Drug-Resistant Infections - CJ Puotinen offers alternatives to antibiotics
The edible garden in July and August
The Winter Garden - Christine Dann - What's growing in winter?
Herb Garden - Pam Blowers on agrimony
Treasures from the Garden of Eden Philippa Jamieson on heirloom apples
Notes from my Garden - Emily Williams
Clustering Round Organics - John Pearce - Realities of being self-sustaining Organics and Conservation in the Far North - Profile of Far North organic grower Terry Higginson by Denise Mark
Wild Kiwi Healers - John Donovan reports on a herbal company using native NZ herbs
Oriental Odyssey - Valerie Freeman outlines concerns about soy foods
Authentic Organic Meat - John Donovan says look for certification
Charitable Venture - Kimberly Patterson - A cosmetic company helps fundraising
Free Trade Agreement with the US - An Eco-nation Death Knell
Damon Birchfield and the realities of free-trade
Farm Stock Health - Big Rewards for Petty Cash Outlay - Sarndra Urwin on the cash virtues of alternative remedies
Ashburton Does It Again! - Pat Wright visited the Organic Expo

May/June 2002

GE Update - PSRG
Interconnections and Biotechnology - Sean Weaver examines the GE-mindset MAdGE: Mothers Against Genetic Engineering - Natalie Baragwanath talks to Alannah Currie
Pesticides - Meriel Watts
Possums and Poison - Robert Taylor examines the real possum problem
A Prostate Problems - Kate Mccleary
Drug-Resistant Infections - C.J. Puotinen explains why bacteria are becoming antibiotic-resistant
Weed Taming - Christine Dann on prevention and containment
Growing Organic Potatoes - Denise Mark
Herb Garden - Pam Blowers on potatoes
The edible garden in May and June
Never Too Late - Connie Lynn visits Biddy Leigh in Golden Bay
NZ Community Gardens - Matt Morris advocates a national network
Notes from my Garden - Alvina Murphy
Potatoes as a Commercial Crop - Terence Whelan
Turn The Lights On
Dr Elaine Ingham in New Zealand Bill Quinn
Aquaculture - John Pearce's take on small-scale aquaculture
Down on the Farm - Marianne Kelly sees potential for organic farmstays
Under The Red Verandah - Jacqueline Teale eats out in Christchurch
Bitter Sweet: Aspartame - the Hidden Dangers - Trish Jardine
Irradiated Foods Fit For Human Consumption says Government - Jean Anderson disagrees
Sustainable Agriculture and the Local Economy - Professor Jules Pretty
Pony Power - Lenka Field's guide to natural pony care - Part 2
Animal Immune Systems in (Vaccination) Crises - Sarndra Urwin on why vaccinations are risky
Organic Gardens in Schools - Kama Burwell reports
Research News
BHU Open Day - Mark Hill
The Farm at the End of the Road - Martin de Jong

March/April 2002

GE Update - PSRG
The Fallacy of Seeking to Control Nature - Haikai Tane
Report - Challenges to Fundamentals of GE - Barry Commoner's review
Government Proposes, Deadly Polluter Profits, You Pay
Sue Connor comments on dioxin policy
Pesticide Watch - Meriel Watts
A Misery for Many Children - Kate McCleary writes about otitis media - middle ear infection
Herb Garden - Pam Blowers on red clover
Learning How to Love Weeds - Christine Dann makes friends with helpful weeds Preparing for Winter Ideas from Maggi Brown
Getting Children Gardening - Margaret Willard visits a garden designed for children
Programmed to Grow
Heather Bell's organic project at Hastings Intermediate
The edible garden in March and April
Notes from my Garden - Dee Pigneguy visits Kathrina Muller's garden in South Auckland
Livestock and Smallholdings - John Pearce's suggestions for integrating stock Eat Organic, Buy Local - Patrick Holden - the UK Campaign
Dietary Supplements in Danger - Sue Kedgley calls for urgent action on proposed legislation
IE Produce Natalie Baragwanath talks to Joyce Lowyim about successful retailing
Pony Power - Lenka Field's guide to natural pony care - Part 1
The Ten Worst Corporations - Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman
New Zealander at Organic Cutting Edge - Kimberley Paterson talks to Geoff Burke at Elm Farm in the UK
Danish Day-Care Goes Organic - Kimberley Paterson
International Research Information on Organic Management - Frank van Steensel and Gill Cole

January/February 2002

GE Update
Food Allergies and GE Food - Sean Weaver
The Potential of Organic and Biotechnology Cropping - E. Ann Clark
MAF Bungle in West Auckland - Meriel Watts
From the Archives: Mt Albert Experiment
Lady Balfour on soils and health
ADD and ADHD - Kate McCleary asks, ‘What’s happening to our children?’; Rewiring the Brain – Environmental Neurological Toxins - Dee Pigneguy
Not Just Dirt - Christine Dann outlines good soil management
Herb Garden - Vietnamese mint
Pam Blowers on fenugreek
Notes from my Garden - Adriane McDonald – His and hers gardening
Compost – Organic Heart of Gold - Guide to principles of composting
Heaps More Compost - John Pearce
The edible garden in January and February
Smith Street Community Gardens - Matt Morris on projects in Christchurch
Our Insect Allies - Biocontrol on sale John Early
Blowing in the Wind - John Pearce – Planning multi-purpose shelter
Wasting Away - Dee Pigneguy on reducing waste
Eating Out - Aiki Japanese Organic Kitchen – Jacqueline Teale
The Beat Up on Organics - Meriel Watts debunks the myths
Feng Shui for your Farm and Pets - Sarndra Urwin
Fatty Acid Profiles - Massey University research on native plants
Organic and Fair Trade tea - Kate Shannon