Kat's Fluffy Balls
100% compostable cat toys made from New Zealand wool, and filled with Kat's Nip.
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Paper wasps in New Zealand
Polistes paper wasps are introduced pests in New Zealand gardens. Or are they?
October in the garden
It’s heating up this month and there’s plenty to get growing in the garden!
The fourth herd
After a winter without any cows, our fourth herd has arrived to fresh spring growth.
The best-laid plans
Find out what I’ve got planned for the 2024-25 growing season in my garden.
Hi, I’m Kat,
I live in Te Hiku (Far North), New Zealand near the Bay of Islands with my partner Richard, our two dogs, three cats, six cows, 11 hens, and our rooster, Tommy.
A few years ago we managed to purchase a 15 hectare lifestyle block complete with regenerating native forest and paddocks. This website is where I record our adventures, experiments, ideas, projects, and plans.
I also sell some of the things I grow. Check out the store to see what’s available!Mastodon
September in the garden
Heading into spring the garden jobs begin to build up. Find out what needs doing in September.
White Cabbage Butterfly
A deep dive into white butterfly – one of the most common and destructive pests in Kiwi gardens.
The second peanut harvest
Results from my second season growing peanuts.
Another year in the berry house
The annual task of tidying up the berry house is upon me!
August in the garden
We’re at the tail-end of winter rolling towards spring, and things are heating back up.
Kat’s Nip Fluffy Balls
A new product has joined the Kat’s Nip range.
Gran Shirley’s Cauliflower and Pineapple Pickle
It’s taken me years to grow the cauliflower I needed to make this one…
July in the garden
Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.
Canning lemonade syrup
The lemon tree is heaving and I need to do something about all these lemons!
Improving soils organically
A deep dive into everything you need to know about your garden’s soils and improving them naturally.