Gretchen Carroll

I'm a freelance writer, specialising in community, gardening and parenting topics. I have a background in communications, including book publicity, and am a published creative writer. Hope you enjoy browsing through a few examples of my writing. If you would like to get in touch email gretchenmcarroll@gmail.com

Flash Frontier • 31st July 2023

Flash fiction: My Grandfather's knife

A flash fiction story of mine in the latest issue of online journal Flash Frontier
Kiwi Gardener • 27th June 2023

Doing a shedload of good

Retired blokes around Aotearoa are helping our birdlife, while building friendships.
Kiwi Gardener • 1st February 2023

Haven on Earth

A beautiful property which has gone from dairy farm to native bush.
OH Baby! • 13th December 2022

Home grown

An interview with Yawye (You Are What You Eat) a subscription service that offers nutritious, indigenous meals for babies and toddlers.
Kiwi Gardener • 29th August 2022

Letting go of the mow

With the growing trend towards rewilding, it may be time to rethink your pristine lawn, improve your garden’s diversity and release yourself from the shackles of lawnmowing.
Kiwi Gardener • 31st July 2022

Sowing love

The imminent arrival of spring – and hopefully better weather – provides the perfect opportunity to get into the garden with children.
OHbaby! • 1st April 2022

Is the weight of the world on your shoulders?

I discuss guilt as a parent and how to lose it (or at least try!)
Kiwi Gardener • 1st April 2022

Waste not, want not

Meet the Auckland social enterprise diverting household food scraps from landfill and generating community garden gold.
31st March 2022

Sleep on it

What age and who with is it good to start sleepovers? Or at all?
OH Baby! • 1st July 2021

10 Ways to Self Care

Motherhood is relentless and more often than not, you’re running on empty. I give ten easy ways to practise a little self-care (that don’t include meditation!)
The Hobson • 1st December 2020

From Aotearoa to the World

"We own enough, so when you do buy, make considered decisions and buy local!" An interview with Pauanesia's owner (pages 34-36).
Oh Baby • 1st September 2018

Tips for exploring nature with your toddler

How to make the most of the outdoors with little ones.
OH Baby! • 1st November 2017

20 ways your family can help the planet

I go through some ways people can make a difference.
OH Baby! • 1st March 2017

Shifting Mindsets

How parents can help their children to love challenges, rather than worry about failure.
The New Zealand Herald • 20th February 2016

Hamilton: Every garden tells a story

An account of a daytrip to the Hamilton Gardens with toddler in tow.
Good magazine • 9th December 2015

Get organised, stay organised

Creative ways to declutter and get more organised.
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