Green banana flour
An experiment in making a prodigious banana harvest last longer. More useful than expected, with some caveats
Surprise cows
We weren’t expecting them, but surprise! We have a new herd of cows.
The price of beef
A frank look at what we do with our cows.
The hypothetical house cow
Dairy prices are rising again, so I’m beginning to wonder if I should bring production in-house…
Worm farming
All you need to know about worm farming. From sourcing worms to harvesting vermicast. Works at any scale, including under your kitchen sink!
Eating water-glassed eggs
Preserving eggs in lime water when the flock slows down. A traditional method that actually works.
The pros and cons of owning chickens
If you love eggs, you might be thinking about owning some chickens… but should you?
Vegetables that pay off
All things considered, what vegetables deliver the best returns on investment in the garden?
Should I buy seeds, or seedlings?
When should you use seeds, and when are seedlings a better bet? Some crops have a preference.
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.
