Inga beans
We planted some trees years ago, and now we have some very strange fruit that tastes… like ice cream?
Companion planting
Does companion planting actually work? Why don’t the lists agree? The science behind which plants help each other, and which ones don’t.
Growing peanuts in New Zealand
What I’ve learned about growing peanuts over the last three seasons.
Boiled peanuts
Hands-down the tastiest and easiest way to eat your home-grown peanut crop.
My first peanut harvest
My first peanut harvest is in!
Planting peanuts
I’m feeling more on top of things in the garden, so I’m growing something new.
Five trees you’ll find at The Outpost
A tree that can grow 6 meters in a year; another that you can wash your clothes with. A guide to a few of our trees.
Planting peas
Ever wanted super-fresh peas? They take a bit of work, but nothing compares. Here’s everything you need to know!
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.
