Preparing for a cyclone
A look into what we do to prepare when the warning comes.
The mulch pile
A giant pile of mulch stands between us and our dream home.
Storm surge
We weren’t entirely unscathed by Gabrielle, but we are left feeling very grateful.
Paying for my cow’s farts
How will the proposed agricultural emissions scheme affect my little farm and tiny cattle herd?
Project grow-a-mango
This week I spent $13 on a piece of fruit – and it was worth every cent. But can I grow good mangoes in New Zealand? Well, I’m going to give it a try!
Rainfall
We’ve got two full years of weather data now. What does it say?
Raining in my head like a tragedy
An update on our rainfall, and how we plan to hold onto it for longer.
Why our wetland is important
One of our paddocks was once a very valuable ecosystem. I’ve got plans to return it to its former glory.
How to learn how to grow stuff
So you want to learn to grow stuff? Here are my favourite gardening resources to follow and learn from.
An ode to rain
Rain, rain, come again! Here in the country, rain is an important part of life. Without it, we’re screwed beyond belief.
About Kat
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.
