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Paper wasps in New Zealand

Paper wasps in New Zealand

by Kat | Oct 13, 2024 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening

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

White Cabbage Butterfly

White Cabbage Butterfly

by Kat | Aug 25, 2024 | Autumn gardening, Blog, Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening

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

Improving soils organically

Improving soils organically

by Kat | Jun 16, 2024 | Autumn gardening, Gardening Advice, Gardening basics, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Winter gardening

A deep dive into everything you need to know about your garden’s soils and improving them naturally.

Worm farming

Worm farming

by Kat | Apr 21, 2024 | Autumn gardening, Blog, Gardening Advice, Gardening basics, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Winter gardening

A deep dive into all things worm farming.

Five easy-care edible flowers for your garden

Five easy-care edible flowers for your garden

by Kat | Oct 8, 2023 | Blog, Spring gardening, Summer gardening

Some edible flowers you can get easily established in your garden.

Planting comfrey under fruit trees

Planting comfrey under fruit trees

by Kat | Jul 16, 2023 | Autumn gardening, Blog, Gardening Advice, Spring gardening

Organic farmers know comfrey as a ‘dynamic accumulator’ – bringing deeply buried nutrients to the surface to feed my fruit trees.

How to make your own pruning paste

How to make your own pruning paste

by Kat | Jul 2, 2023 | Autumn gardening, Gardening Advice, Recipes, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Tools and equipment, Winter gardening

Pruning paste is helpful for keeping your fruit trees healthy after pruning.

Planting peanuts

Planting peanuts

by Kat | Nov 20, 2022 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Top posts

I’m feeling more on top of things in the garden, so I’m growing something new.

Planting potatoes

Planting potatoes

by Kat | Sep 19, 2021 | Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Top posts

Potatoes can be planted as soon as the last frosts pass. Find out what to do now to great crop next season!

Everything I know about looking after garlic

Everything I know about looking after garlic

by Kat | Aug 15, 2021 | Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Winter gardening

My main crops are half way through the season and I’m working on setting them up for good bulb growth in the next couple of months.

Square foot gardening

Square foot gardening

by Kat | Aug 8, 2021 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Top posts

Low rainfall in summer each year means my garden always suffers. This year, I’m planning to share our water with one bed that really pumps… and grows everything.

How to grow ginger (Zingibar officiale)

How to grow ginger (Zingibar officiale)

by Kat | Aug 1, 2021 | Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening

A surprisingly simple and satisfying little crop to grow. Find out how to take a small piece from the supermarket and turn it into a year’s supply of ginger!

My favourite herbs

My favourite herbs

by Kat | Nov 8, 2020 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening

A look into how I grow, and cook with a selection of some of the herbs growing at The Outpost.

Growing Strawberries

Growing Strawberries

by Kat | Jun 1, 2019 | Autumn gardening, Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Winter gardening

Practically everyone loves strawberries! Learn the important things to know when growing your own.

Planting peas

Planting peas

by Kat | May 31, 2019 | Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Winter gardening

Ever wanted super-fresh peas? They take a bit of work, but nothing compares. Here’s everything you need to know!

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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.

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