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How to make your own pruning paste

How to make your own pruning paste

by Kat | Jul 2, 2023 | Autumn—Ngahuru, Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Summer—Raumati, Winter—Hōtoke

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

It’shallot of shallots

It’shallot of shallots

by Kat | Jan 23, 2022 | Grow, Summer—Raumati, Winter—Hōtoke

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

The dreaded garlic rust

The dreaded garlic rust

by Kat | Oct 3, 2021 | Blog, Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Winter—Hōtoke

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

Everything I know about looking after garlic

Everything I know about looking after garlic

by Kat | Aug 15, 2021 | Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Winter—Hōtoke

Setting the garlic up for good bulb growth.

Everything I know about planting garlic

Everything I know about planting garlic

by Kat | Apr 18, 2021 | Autumn—Ngahuru, Grow, Winter—Hōtoke

Everything I’ve learned about getting a successful garlic harvest in the ground.

5 veges you can grow without screwing up

5 veges you can grow without screwing up

by Kat | Nov 29, 2020 | Autumn—Ngahuru, Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Summer—Raumati, Winter—Hōtoke

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

Constant Coriander

Constant Coriander

by Kat | Nov 7, 2019 | Autumn—Ngahuru, Grow, Winter—Hōtoke

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

Growing strawberries

Growing strawberries

by Kat | Jun 1, 2019 | Autumn—Ngahuru, Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Winter—Hōtoke

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

Planting peas

Planting peas

by Kat | May 31, 2019 | Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Winter—Hōtoke

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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