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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!

Planting leeks

Planting leeks

by Kat | Feb 14, 2021 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Summer gardening

It’s time to plant leeks! There’s a bit of a trick to harvesting a good leek, so I thought I’d take a moment to show you how.

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.

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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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