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Lifting the spring bulbs

Lifting the spring bulbs

by Kat | Feb 22, 2026 | Blog

It’s time to refresh and re-plant the spring bulbs.

A real look at the garden

A real look at the garden

by Kat | Feb 15, 2026 | Blog

An honest look around my garden beds and how they are doing right now.

Garden planning with GardenBox 3D

Garden planning with GardenBox 3D

by Kat | Nov 30, 2025 | Blog

Creating a map of my garden using GardenBox 3D, and how I’m using it to plan my upcoming gardening adventures.

Ponga paths

Ponga paths

by Kat | Oct 12, 2025 | Blog

The next stage in the evolution of my wee garden.

Summer garden plans

Summer garden plans

by Kat | Oct 5, 2025 | Blog, Gardening Advice

The plans I’ve got for my garden over the summer of 2025-26.

The garden in winter 2025

The garden in winter 2025

by Kat | Jul 13, 2025 | Blog

A wander around the garden highlights in winter 2025.

Upgrading the garden paths

Upgrading the garden paths

by Kat | Jul 6, 2025 | Blog

There’s a secret under your feet when you walk through my garden.

May in the garden

May in the garden

by Kat | May 4, 2025 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Gardening calendar

As the weather turns cooler, there’s still a few jobs to keep you busy in the garden.

April in the garden

April in the garden

by Kat | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Gardening calendar

Now autumn is in full swing, it’s time to start preparing your winter gardens and putting some care into your fruit trees.

March in the garden

March in the garden

by Kat | Mar 2, 2025 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Gardening calendar

Not sure what needs doing in your garden this month? I’ve got you covered.

January in the garden

January in the garden

by Kat | Jan 5, 2025 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Gardening calendar

In January, the biggest task is usually dealing with pests. Also, planting leeks.

December in the garden

December in the garden

by Kat | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog, Gardening Advice, Gardening calendar

The most important tasks for December in your garden.

How my garden grows

How my garden grows

by Kat | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog

A peek at how the garden is doing going into the main growing season.

November in the garden

November in the garden

by Kat | Nov 3, 2024 | Gardening Advice, Gardening calendar

It’s full-steam ahead on all your fresh summer faves.

Four reasons to dig up your compost bin

Four reasons to dig up your compost bin

by Kat | Oct 20, 2024 | Blog, Gardening Advice

When was the last time you lifted up your compost bin to see what it’s been up to?

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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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