Kat's Fluffy Balls
100% compostable cat toys made from New Zealand wool, and filled with Kat's Nip.
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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!
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
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.
We’re chicken people
Once again, it’s time to top up the chooks, which means baby chickens!
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.
Sweating with Pride: The fences project
We’re out sweating on the paddocks, clearing off the grass and gorse.
May in the garden
As the weather turns cooler, there’s still a few jobs to keep you busy in the garden.