Useful Links

Seeds and Plants

Setha’s Seeds

Kings Seeds – Absolutely massive selection of seeds:  Heirloom, organic, as well as a few F1 and hybrids.  Sprouting and Microgreens.

Kahikatea Farm – Poukawa based.  Plants (NOT seeds), brilliantly organised by use (e.g dye plants, edible flowers, insect attractors) as well as by plant.

Koanga Institute

Country trading Co

Italian Seeds – As the name suggests – Italian lettuce, tomato, cucumber et cetera

Egmont Seeds – Huge selection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers (A lot of hybrid and F1)  Also a selection of punnets, baskets and handy accessories)

A4Dibble Plants – Hastings bases.  An Inexpensive selection of berries, herbs, vegetables, natives and much more.

Bristol Plants and Seeds – Over 300 Heritage Tomato varieties

Edible Garden – Heirloom berries, citrus, figs, grapes, olives.

Forgotten Fruits – Apples, stone fruits, almonds, pears, figs, persimmon, citrus.  Also root stock.

Incredible Edibles – An interesting collection of common and not so common fruits and berries.

Weeds and Pests

Massey University Weed Database – Database of the common weeds found in NZ

T.E.R.R.A.I.N – Huge database of NZ fauna and flora with images

Landcare Research – Database of bugs for identification including a pictorial database of common bug damage


Cleaning and Chemicals

Zendesigns – Huge selection for soap and cosmetic making (even nail polish!),  and packaging

Green Goddess – Raw materials, pre-made goods and recipes


Our Sustainable Folks

Blue Tin Homestead – Helen shares her unique CHB life (and awesome recipes!)

Willow Garden – Gardening, recipes, home decor, reviews and more

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