The dangers of weeding
Gardening isn’t all butterflies and rainbows. And even when it is, that isn’t always a good thing.
Smoking paprika
My paprika crop is maturing and it’s time to get creative with it!
Snapshots
A few things that are happening, or will be happening.
Lifting the spring bulbs
It’s time to refresh and re-plant the spring bulbs.
A real look at the garden
An honest look around my garden beds and how they are doing right now.
Cleaning the water tank with Safe H2O
When we noticed our tap water was acidic, we decided to get the tank cleaned. Here’s how it went.
On grief
A poorly-timed accident sends me spinning.
More things I’ve been liking
Some things that have made 2025 bearable.
Garlic harvest 2025
Results from my much-smaller 2025 garlic crop.
Spare cow
In the face of a mystery, we find ourselves examining our morals.
Garden planning with GardenBox 3D
Creating a map of my garden using GardenBox 3D, and how I’m using it to plan my upcoming gardening adventures.
Māra kūmara
This year I’ve re-introduced kūmara into my garden.
Coconut lemon slice (new and improved)
One of my most popular recipes is now even better!
Outback Buildings chicken coop review
We’ve had our Outback Buildings chicken coop for 8 years. How has it held up?
Companion planting
An introduction to the real scientific principles behind the idea of companion planting.
About Kat
Kat is a gardener and purrveyor of Kat's Nip. Most Sundays she writes about her life on her lifestyle block in Te Hiku (Far North), New Zealand.
