Brittany Stembridge

There's a moment most growers remember. The first time you eat something you grew yourself and it actually tastes like something. That's usually the hook. Everything after that is just learning how to keep it going. If you're thinking about starting a small organic garden, here's what we'd tell you if you came out to the farm and asked us while we walked around the garden. Start with the soil, not the plants It's tempting to go straight to seedlings and seed packets. But the truth is, your...

There's a new movement taking shape in New Zealand, and we think it's long overdue. Young Organic Growers Aotearoa - YOGA -is launching this June, and we're proud to be part of it. YOGA is bringing together the next generation of organic and regenerative growers across Aotearoa. Whether you're a seasoned producer, a home gardener, or just someone who cares deeply about where food comes from and how it's grown, this community is for you. The Launch: Midwinter Sociale at Monavale Organic...

A few days for growers to come together, share kai, and talk about what actually matters. I'm one of the organisers behind this hui, and I'm genuinely looking forward to it. This is the kind of gathering I've wanted to exist for a while. The Aotearoa Growers' Hui 2026 is a weekend bringing together local and regional growers of vegetables, fruits and nuts from around the motu. It's being hosted by Kai Rotorua Inc. at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Rotorua this June. It's not a...