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Cloche hoops

Cloche hoops

by Kat | Aug 22, 2021 | Gardening Advice, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Tools and equipment, Top posts, Winter gardening

All about our wonderful cloche hoops – and how you can have them too.

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.

Sowing seeds for transplant

Sowing seeds for transplant

by Kat | Mar 19, 2020 | Gardening Advice, Gardening basics, Spring gardening

Need to get some seeds growing indoors in trays? Here’s some tips from my garden.

Pricking out seedlings

Pricking out seedlings

by Kat | Mar 19, 2020 | Gardening Advice, Gardening basics, Spring gardening

Between sowing seeds in trays, and transplanting them outdoors, they need pricking out. Find out what that means and how to do it.

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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