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When to plant potatoes: a step-by-step guide

When to plant potatoes: a step-by-step guide

by Kat | Jul 18, 2026 | Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Summer—Raumati, Top posts

Potato planting begins for most of New Zealand in September. Learn when’s best for your garden, and tips to get the best out of your plants.

Poor peanut performance

Poor peanut performance

by Kat | Apr 5, 2026 | Life

Turns out, peanuts don’t much love being ignored for the entire growing season.

Māra kūmara

Māra kūmara

by Kat | Nov 23, 2025 | Grow, Life, Spring—Kōanga, Summer—Raumati

This year I’ve re-introduced kūmara into my garden.

Planting peanuts

Planting peanuts

by Kat | Nov 20, 2022 | Grow, Life

I’m feeling more on top of things in the garden, so I’m growing something new.

Vegetables that pay off

Vegetables that pay off

by Kat | Oct 23, 2022 | Autumn—Ngahuru, Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Summer—Raumati

All things considered, what vegetables deliver the best returns on investment in the garden?

Planting leeks

Planting leeks

by Kat | Feb 14, 2021 | Autumn—Ngahuru, Grow, Summer—Raumati

It’s time to plant leeks! There’s a bit of a trick to harvesting a good leek, so I thought I’d take a moment to show you how.

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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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