Posts Tagged ‘Sustainable Living Centre’

Eco Day

Posted in organic gardening, summer on March 8th, 2010 by Kevin – Be the first to comment

A visit to Eco Day, run by the Sustainable Living Centre in New Lynn, West Auckland. A day of sustainable living stalls, workshops and demonstrations. Pictured is an organic garden in a state of evolution, complete with moveable Chicken Run designed to assist regeneration of the soil.

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Annabel Langbein’s Garden

Posted in organic gardening, summer on February 22nd, 2010 by Kevin – Be the first to comment

A visit to Annabel Langbein’s garden with Meg Liptrot. Annabel Langbein is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated food writers and cooks, and an advocate of sharing and taking pleasure in food. Meg Liptrot, Co-Manager of the Sustainable Living Centre, has assisted with managing Annabel’s Auckland garden organically for 10 years, helping to grow the produce seen in Annabel’s cookbooks and NZ Life and Leisure magazine.

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Meal with Meg

Posted in meals, summer on February 22nd, 2010 by Kevin – Be the first to comment

A dinner shared with Meg Liptrot at home in Grey Lynn, Auckland. Light Miso Soup followed by a meal of Buckwheat, Smoked Salmon, Arame with Carrot, Mescalin & Raw Beetroot Salad with Tahini Dressing. Meg is Co-Manager of the Sustainable Living Centre in West Auckland.

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