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WTAF?? Yes, you read that right. Cleaning and detergent manufacturers don’t have disclose on their packaging, the ingredients they have in their products. We actually have no idea what we are exposing ourselves to, and can only assume it won’t kill us. Well not straight away anyway! Continuous and repeated exposure to harsh chemicals can add up and cause skin irritations, sore throats, respiratory disorders and even liver and kidney damage. Some of the chemical nasties which hide in traditional laundry detergent are: Sodium Laurel Sulphate (SLS)This bad boy is in laundry detergent and so many personal hygiene and cleaning products it isn’t funny! Shampoos, bubble-baths,...

Why Compost? Well, why not really? It ain’t hard, has a whole host of benefits for the garden and let’s face it, we already sort our rubbish. Recyclables and re-usables from non-recyclables, dog scraps from chook scraps – composting is just another sorting process. Composting is awesome for the following reasons… adds little lovelies like nutrients and microbes to the soil, holds water, and gives plants a growth spurt gives additional slow-release nutrients increases soil organic matter encourages healthy root structure (we all love a healthy root!) lightens clay soils and helps sandy soils, hold water attracts and feeds earthworms and other...

So you forked out the dosh for high quality organic fabrics for your family – organic cottons for your bubs – (check out the divine Lulu in organic clothing from Aster & Oak), organic bamboo clothing for yourself and linens for your bedding because they feel freeeaking amazeballs and you want top shelf chemical free gorgeousness for your nearest and dearest. BUT did you know when you wash your clothes with traditional laundry detergents you are adding chemicals to your organic fibres? Things like Sodium Laurel Sulphate, bleaches, dyes, synthetic fragrances and zeolites, which can diminish the quality of your...

When I started TRH nearly 4 years ago, I had several ‘non negotiables’ that were a huge priority for me personally. They included – Organic certification, Fair trade approved, a charitable component which supported the harvesting communities, transportation via sea (to minimise our carbon footprint) and absolutely fabulous quality berries! Over time it appeared I had overlooked one very important factor. A factor that would become apparent as our company grew and consumers became more ecologically conscious. In 2013, the waste free movement was seemingly in its infancy, and organic certification was our highest priority. We were never asked about our...

Soooo the garden is giving back the love you have put in, with a luscious organic harvest. If only everything in your life was so indebted! Now, the fun part! What to make out of all of these delicious goodies?  Let’s have a look at some garden to table ideas that are sure to impress your urban hippy friends. Cashew pesto – a hipster spin on the pine nut version! Food stuffs: Basil, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, cashews How to do it: Get yourself a blender or a mortar and pestle if you want buff arms for next summer....