The hypothetical house cow
Dairy prices are rising again, so I’m beginning to wonder if I should bring production in-house…
Hoarding and homesteading
Choosing the things that spark joy.
How my garden grows
A peek at how the garden is doing going into the main growing season.
Making joy
The world is a lot right now, so I took some time to create some joy in it.
Four reasons to dig up your compost bin
When was the last time you lifted up your compost bin to see what it’s been up to? What will you find if you do?
Paper wasps in New Zealand
Polistes paper wasps are introduced pests in New Zealand gardens. Or are they?
The fourth herd
After a winter without any cows, our fourth herd has arrived to fresh spring growth.
The best-laid plans
Find out what I’ve got planned for the 2024-25 growing season in my garden.
Another year in the berry house
The annual task of tidying up the berry house is upon me!
We’re chicken people
Once again, it’s time to top up the chooks, which means baby chickens!
Sweating with Pride: The fences project
We’re out sweating on the paddocks, clearing off the grass and gorse.
Magical mushrooms
Mushrooms are popping up all over our paddock, and we are enjoying the hunt!
A new driveway
Some major work has been occurring in the subdivision that will make visiting us easier and more pleasant.
Changes in the pecking order
There’s been changes to the pecking order of our flock, and it’s come with benefits!
What’s happening in the garden?
The gardens are starting to really pay off!
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.
