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.
July in the garden
Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.
Magical mushrooms
Mushrooms are popping up all over our paddock, and we are enjoying the hunt!
The New Zealand Whole Earth Catalogue
Why and how I collected the complete set of The New Zealand Whole Earth Catalogues.
Gardening equipment you won’t regret
Some of my favourite pieces of equipment for taking your garden to the next level.
My favourite herbs
A look into how I grow, and cook with a selection of some of the herbs growing at The Outpost.
Learning to farm
I’ve had to learn how to look after my land and animals. Here’s what I’ve done so far.
Making hay (while the sun shines)
I’ve recently begun reading a couple of books by Ruth Stout. I’m so inspired that I’ve decided to start a new project.
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.
