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WEBSITE FOR SALE – MAKE AN OFFER : This website, Organic Pathways, is for sale! With a New Zealand organic directory with over 500-plus listings and 1884 email subscribers, this is an already established website (started 1998) with a Google presence which can be hard to come by for a new website. Growing Brussels sprouts : Brussels sprouts – it's the vegetable of childhood nightmares, the mere mention of which is enough to make some adults react with pure horror while others light up with enthusiasm. Directory of Certified Organic Inputs : BioGro has created a directory of certified organic inputs which it says will help organic businesses with the information needed to comply with BioGro's high standards. Branding the Organic Business - Uneven Development : When a company that usually sells in a local, captive market participates in an international fair, it sees its image in comparison to others and this is a motivation for change, according to an Argentinian design company that specialises in organics. Branding in the organic sector is largely virgin territory they say, but adoption of more sophisticated imagery is emerging at the local level. Organic food important in fight against obesity and diabetes : US organisation The Organic Centre has released a report that identifies ways in which organic food can be instrumental in reversing the obesity and diabetes epidemics, including the 'worrisome' rapid rise in obesity and weight problems in American children. Kiwi scientist discovers new plant growth enhancer : Advertising feature: A certified organic plant spray that turns on the immune systems of plants sparking them up for enhanced growth is now available for home gardeners. Endosulphan banned : New Zealand's anti pesticide campaigners have scored a victory with the banning of endosulphan, a pesticide already banned in 55 countries, but Australia, which exports its tomatoes to New Zealand, still allows the toxin. Widespread dramatic honey bee deaths linked to sprays : The UK Soil Association is calling on its Government to ban a group of sprays which are thought to be killing bees, saying they have already been banned in Italy, Slovenia, Germany and France. Milk from cows farmed intensively labelled organic in US : The US Organic Consumers Association is promoting a boycott of a range of "organic" brands which use milk from factory farm feedlots with little or no access to pasture Eco coffin wins sustainability award : More natural send off for loved ones good for the environment too.	WEBSITE FOR SALE – MAKE AN OFFER : This website, Organic Pathways, is for sale! With a New Zealand organic directory with over 500-plus listings and 1884 email subscribers, this is an already established website (started 1998) with a Google presence which can be hard to come by for a new website. Growing Brussels sprouts : Brussels sprouts – it's the vegetable of childhood nightmares, the mere mention of which is enough to make some adults react with pure horror while others light up with enthusiasm. Book Reviews: Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food : Jamie Oliver's book, The Ministry of Food, sold enough copies last year to make him the UK's top selling author, which is also good news for anyone concerned about rising obesity, especially among children, and who wants to see a social change in our relationship with food. Jamie's Ministry of Food contains loads of inspirational recipes which are easy to cook and based on fresh, natural ingredients. In the nature of things: Eating like a King – on a Budget : To save money on the food bill, brush off the cookbook, or brush up on cooking skills and eat good quality, nutrient-dense foods. Eco haven blog: Organic cleaners, fleas and things : With a spray bottle of vinegar, a shaker of baking soda and a judicious application of diatomaceous earth, the organic house is bought into order. A Gardener's Diary: Bumper bean crop and the joys of seasonal eating : The beans are a great success, progress is made on bug control in the glasshouse, and eating in season makes it all taste better. Organic Recipes: Chicken trio : Three meals from the one organic chicken. Organic Recipes: About organic food : Healthy inexpensive organic food recipes. Organic Trader NZ : Classifieds. First 15 words free. Sell excess produce, advertise organic real estate, find items, ask for help, promote products or specials... Organics and reducing your global footprint : A recent study of primary school aged children showed they were losing sleep worrying about global warming. This page has links to a carbon footprint calculator so you can gauge what impact your home has, and links to helpful information about carbon emissions and global warming, including the contribution organics makes to fixing the problem. Testimonials : Feedback from our customers. 'I very much appreciate your service and I receive good traffic from you.' Click this link for more. Organic Recipes: Organic Recipes and Basic Tips : basic tips designed for newcomers to organics. Christine Dann: Thriving in Thorndon : Making full use of a small plot. Heart of the Matter: Interconnection : By Matt Morris. Goings on in a large inner city organic garden Discovery: Seeds and seedlings : Garden fresh vegetables, au naturel. Fostering Bumble Bees On Your Property : Encourage bumblebee pollination to increase both yields and crop sizes. The Answer File : Our file of questions from visitors on everything organic - from how to control pests, diseases and weeds organically, to organics in the glasshouse - courtesy of Christchurch Polytechnic's Holger Kahl and organic students. Browse through the list or search by topic (Search button located at the top of each webpage). Sorry, we cannot accept any more questions from readers as this service is no longer available.

About Organic Pathways

Organic Pathways is for anyone who grows or eats organic food, whether for their health, for the sake of the environment, to make a living, or for the pure joy of it.

This website provides information and links, and covers not only organics, but subjects, products and services related to the organic lifestyle.

Find organic products and services, businesses and organisations quickly and easily in the Organic Directory NZ. Organic producers, retailers, processors and services as well as organic groups and organisations are listed. Not Listed? Add your entry now.

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