July in the garden
Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.
June in the garden
Winter doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden. Find out what needs doing, and what can be planted in June.
Making Nana Retter’s Fruit Cake
Last Christmas I joined a long line of women who have made this cake. My great grandmother’s recipe, finally made.
Paying for my cow’s farts
How will the proposed agricultural emissions scheme affect my little farm and tiny cattle herd?
The death of Sarah Elizabeth Smith
After locating the graves of my spinster great-great grand aunts, I ordered the first death record to see what I can learn about their lives.
Our classic kiwi caravan
I need a non-gardening hobby, so I’m looking to do some restoration work on our 1965 classic kiwi caravan. Come take a peek at her.
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.
