Choosing the things that spark joy.

In January, the biggest task is usually dealing with pests. Also, planting leeks.

Practical tips for maintaining a banana clump. Hard-learned lessons from someone who’s ruined a t-shirt.

Last chance to plant most summer crops. Time to harvest garlic, berries, and potatoes.

A peek at how the garden is doing going into the main growing season.

The world is a lot right now, so I took some time to create some joy in it.

It’s full-steam ahead on all your fresh summer faves.

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?

Polistes paper wasps are introduced pests in New Zealand gardens. Or are they?

It’s heating up this month and there’s plenty to get growing in the garden!

After a winter without any cows, our fourth herd has arrived to fresh spring growth.

Find out what I’ve got planned for the 2024-25 growing season in my garden.

Heading into spring the garden jobs begin to build up. Find out what needs doing in September.

Are green caterpillars destroying your brassicas? Here’s every trick from organic to toxic to rid yourself of white cabbage butterfly.

Results from my second season growing peanuts.

The annual task of tidying up the berry house is upon me!

We’re at the tail-end of winter rolling towards spring, and things are heating back up.

A new product has joined the Kat’s Nip range.

Years in the making. Literally, because growing the cauliflower took that long. Gran Shirley’s pickle was worth the wait.

Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.

When life gives you too many lemons, can the lemonade for a sunnier day. Preserves a citrus glut for months.