Kat π©βπΎ
@kats-garden.nz
Tiny farmer in Te Hiku (Far North), Aotearoa/New Zealand. I grow stuff, I write about it. She/her. PΔkeha. ToitΕ« Te Tiriti.
Your cat's favourite catnip dealer π»
https://www.kats-garden.nz | https://www.katsnip.nz
Your cat's favourite catnip dealer π»
https://www.kats-garden.nz | https://www.katsnip.nz
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Kat π©βπΎ
@kats-garden.nz
Β· Jan 11
Kat's Nip: New Zealand's Dankest Catnip and Cat Toys
Kat's Nip is Aotearoa New Zealand's premium catnip. Grown fresh and harvested by hand, Kat's Nip is the dankest 'nip available for your feline pal.
katsnip.nz
The Kat's Nip store is back open for 2026, and orders received before 8pm tonight will be with the postie tomorrow morning.
I've processed just-shy of a kilogram of catnip over the summer break and spent the last week making Fluffy Balls. It's a good time to hook your cat up.
#nzpets
I've processed just-shy of a kilogram of catnip over the summer break and spent the last week making Fluffy Balls. It's a good time to hook your cat up.
#nzpets
Beginning of a long road, but outlook is good if we can get through it.
February 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Beginning of a long road, but outlook is good if we can get through it.
Spaced on the good drugs with a clean bandage and having made toileting goals. Currently hinting she would please like breakfast. So about as well as one could expect π
February 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Spaced on the good drugs with a clean bandage and having made toileting goals. Currently hinting she would please like breakfast. So about as well as one could expect π
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Attention Εtautahi Christchurch. FOOD RECALL by New World Haswell branch bakery - recall of carrot cake and red velvet cake products. Photos on the page.
Possible risk: Contains Metal.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
Possible risk: Contains Metal.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
www.mpi.govt.nz
February 10, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Attention Εtautahi Christchurch. FOOD RECALL by New World Haswell branch bakery - recall of carrot cake and red velvet cake products. Photos on the page.
Possible risk: Contains Metal.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
Possible risk: Contains Metal.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
So far, so good. But a long road to go.
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 AM
So far, so good. But a long road to go.
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About 45% of gas produced in this country goes to Methanex, the Canadian multinational. Fonterra is another significant gas user. Just in case you are wondering who stands to benefit most from the planned LNG plant which is to be paid for by me, thee and every other individual user of power.
February 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
About 45% of gas produced in this country goes to Methanex, the Canadian multinational. Fonterra is another significant gas user. Just in case you are wondering who stands to benefit most from the planned LNG plant which is to be paid for by me, thee and every other individual user of power.
Roxy is now home and high as a kite on opiates. My savings account hurts.
February 10, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Roxy is now home and high as a kite on opiates. My savings account hurts.
Oh yeah, I'm always anxious beforehand, but then I do it, and it's fine. I've learned to hold onto that. It's a bigger deal in my head than it is to actually do. And this will be worth it. I saw her in 2007 and she was good then. This album is way stronger.
February 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Oh yeah, I'm always anxious beforehand, but then I do it, and it's fine. I've learned to hold onto that. It's a bigger deal in my head than it is to actually do. And this will be worth it. I saw her in 2007 and she was good then. This album is way stronger.
Definitely. Excited to have it locked in. About 3 hours down to Auckland from here. Entirely manageable assuming the Brenderwyns are open.
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Definitely. Excited to have it locked in. About 3 hours down to Auckland from here. Entirely manageable assuming the Brenderwyns are open.
We are lucky, it's gonna be a heck of a show! I have no idea how I'll manage it, but I figure it's a wee drive, and I know people. I just needed to lock in one actually good thing in 2026, and this is it.
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
We are lucky, it's gonna be a heck of a show! I have no idea how I'll manage it, but I figure it's a wee drive, and I know people. I just needed to lock in one actually good thing in 2026, and this is it.
Surgery went well. We pick her up at 4.
Just about to do the fourth and final spray tank on the driveway. Whether I get to the next two jobs today is anyone's guess, but at least I've done this.
Just about to do the fourth and final spray tank on the driveway. Whether I get to the next two jobs today is anyone's guess, but at least I've done this.
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Surgery went well. We pick her up at 4.
Just about to do the fourth and final spray tank on the driveway. Whether I get to the next two jobs today is anyone's guess, but at least I've done this.
Just about to do the fourth and final spray tank on the driveway. Whether I get to the next two jobs today is anyone's guess, but at least I've done this.
First spray tank on the driveway done. Usually takes 3 or 4 to do my section. I'd also normally walk up to do it, but I'm using the car today so the other dog can hang out with me safely. Glad these dogs are both excited by and happy with hanging out in the car.
February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
First spray tank on the driveway done. Usually takes 3 or 4 to do my section. I'd also normally walk up to do it, but I'm using the car today so the other dog can hang out with me safely. Glad these dogs are both excited by and happy with hanging out in the car.
And she's admitted. Headed home to start on the list of busy work to keep my mind off it.
Grateful Kerikeri somehow has a very well-respected ortho surgeon to do this, and we don't have to travel far for good care.
Grateful Kerikeri somehow has a very well-respected ortho surgeon to do this, and we don't have to travel far for good care.
February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
And she's admitted. Headed home to start on the list of busy work to keep my mind off it.
Grateful Kerikeri somehow has a very well-respected ortho surgeon to do this, and we don't have to travel far for good care.
Grateful Kerikeri somehow has a very well-respected ortho surgeon to do this, and we don't have to travel far for good care.
Leaving to drop dog at vets for her knee replacement soon. Have a job-heavy day planned to distract myself while we wait. Spraying the driveway, submitting expenses, and fixing a gate. Gonna be a long-ass day.
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Leaving to drop dog at vets for her knee replacement soon. Have a job-heavy day planned to distract myself while we wait. Spraying the driveway, submitting expenses, and fixing a gate. Gonna be a long-ass day.
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ONE BILLION DOLLARS.
IT WAS THE ADDITIONAL ONE BILLION THAT MADE THEM STOP THE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL AND IREX.
No money for hospitals or the ferries, money to prop up fossil fuels.
IT WAS THE ADDITIONAL ONE BILLION THAT MADE THEM STOP THE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL AND IREX.
No money for hospitals or the ferries, money to prop up fossil fuels.
Given all the really important shit that this government says we "can't afford" it's amazing what they manage to find money for.
'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility
Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 7:54 AM
ONE BILLION DOLLARS.
IT WAS THE ADDITIONAL ONE BILLION THAT MADE THEM STOP THE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL AND IREX.
No money for hospitals or the ferries, money to prop up fossil fuels.
IT WAS THE ADDITIONAL ONE BILLION THAT MADE THEM STOP THE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL AND IREX.
No money for hospitals or the ferries, money to prop up fossil fuels.
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@kats-garden.nz delivery arrived. And, claimed.
February 9, 2026 at 6:57 AM
@kats-garden.nz delivery arrived. And, claimed.
I wondered if the neon green might appeal to your crew π
February 9, 2026 at 7:07 AM
I wondered if the neon green might appeal to your crew π
Roxy is gonna get her last snack with her old knee soon. She gets her roboknee tomorrow, so she can have a dentastix, then no more food from 8pm.
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Roxy is gonna get her last snack with her old knee soon. She gets her roboknee tomorrow, so she can have a dentastix, then no more food from 8pm.
At this point just growing for my own use. The seeds are something I sell because it's not available with the major suppliers though. My garden is just filled with strange choices π
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 AM
At this point just growing for my own use. The seeds are something I sell because it's not available with the major suppliers though. My garden is just filled with strange choices π
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After making a big deal out of the roadside drug testing rollout, government, police, and media have all gone strangely quiet.
I wonder if it's not going as well as they envisioned?
I've become part of the organised resistance to it, which you can check out here: rrc.org.nz
I wonder if it's not going as well as they envisioned?
I've become part of the organised resistance to it, which you can check out here: rrc.org.nz
Roadside Rights Collective
rrc.org.nz
February 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
After making a big deal out of the roadside drug testing rollout, government, police, and media have all gone strangely quiet.
I wonder if it's not going as well as they envisioned?
I've become part of the organised resistance to it, which you can check out here: rrc.org.nz
I wonder if it's not going as well as they envisioned?
I've become part of the organised resistance to it, which you can check out here: rrc.org.nz
Just went out and checked the other bed. I think I'm looking at a much larger haul in a few weeks, so might hold off the smoking til I have a really good load. I'll probably do all 3 options by the end of the season though. Turns out 11 plants is a lot of paprika π
February 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Just went out and checked the other bed. I think I'm looking at a much larger haul in a few weeks, so might hold off the smoking til I have a really good load. I'll probably do all 3 options by the end of the season though. Turns out 11 plants is a lot of paprika π
Decent paprika haul today. I could:
a) dehydrate and blitz to powder.
b) smoke them, followed by drying and blitzing.
c) try making a chilli crisp.
They're milder than a chilli, but hotter than I was expecting.
a) dehydrate and blitz to powder.
b) smoke them, followed by drying and blitzing.
c) try making a chilli crisp.
They're milder than a chilli, but hotter than I was expecting.
February 8, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Decent paprika haul today. I could:
a) dehydrate and blitz to powder.
b) smoke them, followed by drying and blitzing.
c) try making a chilli crisp.
They're milder than a chilli, but hotter than I was expecting.
a) dehydrate and blitz to powder.
b) smoke them, followed by drying and blitzing.
c) try making a chilli crisp.
They're milder than a chilli, but hotter than I was expecting.
Might make a really nice mild chilli crisp actually π€
February 8, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Might make a really nice mild chilli crisp actually π€
It's not ideal lol. Thankfully much lower on the scoville scale than an average chilli, but more than I was expecting in sweet paprika!! π
I was admiring how red it is this year. Turns out, that means spicy.
I was admiring how red it is this year. Turns out, that means spicy.
February 8, 2026 at 9:53 PM
It's not ideal lol. Thankfully much lower on the scoville scale than an average chilli, but more than I was expecting in sweet paprika!! π
I was admiring how red it is this year. Turns out, that means spicy.
I was admiring how red it is this year. Turns out, that means spicy.