Hi! I’m Rebecca, a passionate home gardener and the Founder of Love Grow Eat.

The revival of the kitchen garden brings back many cherished childhood memories for me. I remember the corn growing sky-high, our little dog Penny nibbling on French beans, the sheep escaping their paddock and munching through our garden, Dad frantically swatting white butterflies with a tennis racket, and chickens scratching around for bugs while providing us with fresh eggs. As a young child of 9 or 10, I even grew statice flowers and sold them to a local décor store. Gardening has always been a source of happiness for me, a pursuit that I continually return to for peace, joy, and fulfillment.

Given the recent global challenges—food scarcity, concerns about mortality, and rapid technological and epidemic changes—cultivating even a small part of our own food feels incredibly rewarding. I find it deeply fulfilling to share with my family what we harvest from our garden at dinnertime. Growing our own food empowers us to control where our nourishment comes from and how it is grown.

In the past two years, my life has undergone significant changes. I returned to full-time work, which left me too exhausted to invest in my other passions. However, this period has been an awakening. I realized that my job alone wasn’t enough, and I missed engaging with my community of fellow home gardeners. So, I’m back and more excited than ever!

Love Grow Eat is dedicated to nurturing our environment through organic methods, growing nutrient-dense, delicious fruits and vegetables, and enjoying meals with friends and family. It’s a space for home gardeners to find information and inspiration for all things garden and kitchen. I believe that a kitchen garden, as well as the kitchen itself, should be both functional and beautiful.

This requires thoughtful design and planning, the right tools and equipment, and a harmonious relationship with nature.

I invite you to follow our journey in the Waikato and join me as I share the joy of filling our bellies with homegrown, organic produce right here in the heart of Cambridge, Waikato.

Rebecca x