Growing food from kitchen scraps
You don’t need to buy seeds to start growing food. Your weekly grocery shop is full of ways to get your garden pumping.
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!
Māra kūmara
This year I’ve re-introduced kūmara into my garden.
Companion planting
An introduction to the real scientific principles behind the idea of companion planting.
Summer garden plans
The plans I’ve got for my garden over the summer of 2025-26.
Growing peanuts in New Zealand
What I’ve learned about growing peanuts over the last three seasons.
May in the garden
As the weather turns cooler, there’s still a few jobs to keep you busy in the garden.
April in the garden
Now autumn is in full swing, it’s time to start preparing your winter gardens and putting some care into your fruit trees.
Growing paprika
Paprika is made from specific varieties of capsicum, and this summer, I grew and processed my own.
March in the garden
Not sure what needs doing in your garden this month? I’ve got you covered.
Citrus care guide
A guide to citrus care and common citrus problems in Aotearoa New Zealand.
February in the garden
Harvests are rolling in, and the garden is in full-swing. Here’s how to keep that progress going.
January in the garden
In January, the biggest task is usually dealing with pests. Also, planting leeks.
5 tips for tidying up your bananas
Just a few things I’ve learned about maintaining a productive banana patch.
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.
