Winter—Hōtoke Archives : Kat's Garden

Caring for garlic

Avoiding rust, fertilising, mulching, and harvesting scapes. Everything you need to get your garlic through the season, to a good harvest.

When to plant garlic in New Zealand depends on your garden’s climate. Here’s what nearly a decade of growing in the Far North has taught me.

Seal and protect fresh wounds on trees with this no-fuss pruning paste made from common household ingredients.

Shallots are one of the easiest things I grow in my garden, with an excellent rate of return.

One of the worst things that could happen to a garlic grower has struck us this year: rust. So, what will I do?

My top-5 most fool-proof vegetables that anyone can grow.

If you love coriander, then having constant, fresh leaves in your garden can be a nirvana-state. Find out how to achieve it!

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

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