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

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.

White Cabbage Butterfly

White Cabbage Butterfly

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

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
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.

July in the garden

July in the garden

Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.

Canning lemonade syrup

Canning lemonade syrup

The lemon tree is heaving and I need to do something about all these lemons!

June in the garden

June in the garden

Winter doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden. Find out what needs doing, and what can be planted in June.

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