Herbal Wisdom

Host: Martina Murray
Categories: Health & Wellbeing
Languages: English

Access Radio Taranaki
Produced By: Access Radio Taranaki
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Join Martina from Blue Petal Botanicals for a stroll around the garden. In this fortnightly show, learn from Martina as she shares garden tips, how herbs can be used, the brilliance of bees, and bushels of her 'Herbal Wisdom'

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Herbal Wisdom: The Art of Simple Living – Nature as Our Teacher

Published: 25/11/2025 3:00 p.m.

In this episode of Herbal Wisdom, Martina from Blue Petal explores The Art of Simple Living – Nature as Our Teacher. Through stories from the garden, gentle reflections, and practical herbal wisdom, discover how slowing down, paying attention, and connecting with the natural world can bring balance, creativity, and peace into daily life.

Herbal Wisdom - Echoes of Romania: Traditional Wisdom, Global Wellbeing

Published: 11/11/2025 6:30 p.m.

In this episode of Herbal Wisdom, Martina welcomes Elena, who grew up in Romania surrounded by home-grown vegetables and traditional healing practices. From poultices and foot soaks to everyday kitchen remedies with lemon, honey, garlic, and ginger, Elena shares timeless wisdom for nurturing health the natural way. A warm, inspiring conversation about simple practices that connect us back to nature and wellbeing.

Herbal Wisdom - Living Off the Land – A Conversation in Self-Sufficiency with Steve Garside

Published: 28/10/2025 6:00 p.m.

In this episode of Herbal Wisdom, Martina visits Steve G., a Taranaki homesteader whose 6.5-acre property is a thriving example of living off the land. Together with his family, Steve has built a self-sufficient lifestyle rooted in seasonal growing, animal integration, seed saving, and preserving the harvest. From chickens and pigs to tunnel houses and subtropical orchards, this conversation explores practical ways to work with the land’s rhythms and create a life of abundance, resilience, and connection. Whether you're growing a few herbs on a windowsill or dreaming of a food forest, Steve’s insights are full of inspiration for anyone drawn to a more self-reliant path.

Herbal Wisdom - Two Sustainable Gardens – Blue Petal & Lil’ Slice

Published: 14/10/2025 3:00 p.m.

Join Martina from Blue Petal and Stu Watson of Lil’ Slice for an inspiring chat on sustainability, simplicity, and community. In this episode of Herbal Wisdom, we dive into creative ways to repurpose resources, keep gardening low-cost and low-maintenance, and embrace green networks for swapping knowledge and produce. Plus, practical microclimate tips straight from Stu’s experience! A perfect listen ahead of the Sustainable Backyards Trail.

Herbal Wisdom - Wild Pear Kitchen: Food, Community, and the Magic of Herbs

Published: 06/10/2025 12:33 p.m.

Today at Herbal Wisdom, we’re welcoming Chere from Wild Pear Kitchen. Discover the story behind this beloved Taranaki food hub — from its roots in community and sustainability to the love of seasonal, local ingredients and herbs. Chere shares her journey, challenges, and dreams, along with insights on food as a connector, a healer, and a creative force. Expect inspiring stories, practical tips, and a generous sprinkle of herbal goodness!