Kat's Fluffy Balls

100% compostable cat toys made from New Zealand wool, and filled with Kat's Nip.

Fluffy balls filled with catnip

LATEST POSTS

Paper wasps in New Zealand

Polistes paper wasps are introduced pests in New Zealand gardens. Or are they?

October in the garden

October in the garden

It’s heating up this month and there’s plenty to get growing in the garden!

The fourth herd

The fourth herd

After a winter without any cows, our fourth herd has arrived to fresh spring growth.

The best-laid plans

The best-laid plans

Find out what I’ve got planned for the 2024-25 growing season in my garden.

September in the garden

September in the garden

Heading into spring the garden jobs begin to build up. Find out what needs doing in September.

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

Kat
White Cabbage Butterfly

White Cabbage Butterfly

A deep dive into white butterfly – one of the most common and destructive pests in Kiwi gardens.

August in the garden

August in the garden

We’re at the tail-end of winter rolling towards spring, and things are heating back up.