The Life In-Between: Tag: kats flora

Stop tossing those eggshells and banana peels! It's time to learn how to turn everyday kitchen scraps and garden goodies into potent, homemade liquid fertiliser. You can nourish your plants, save yourself some coin, and be a bit of a local eco-hero all at the same time. Get ready for lush greenery and vibrant blooms—all while reducing waste!

A glimpse into a recent Kats Flora workshop where we explored the beautiful, sustainable craft of pressed flowers, sharing techniques for beginners and delving into the artistry of Oshibana. Learn how to turn this childhood pastime into stunning, high-quality art!

The Zygocactus (Schlumbergera), or what many folks still call the Christmas Cactus, is meant to make a stunning display in our autumn and winter months here in Aotearoa. But maybe your plant didn't flower, or the display wasn't up to scratch. No worries! This happens all the time.

Here I'll cover a few key points that might just get your beauty blooming next season.

Because there are so many useful air-purifying plants, I will create several blogs to cover all that I have researched. Here we have the second section, covering the plants from D to G.

What things should you be thinking about for your plants over winter? This guide covers preparing your garden, protecting tender plants, and managing your indoor collection when the cold and damp hit.

You often see certain plants touted as the ultimate 'Air Filtering' or 'Air Cleaning' wonders. While there’s a lot of chatter out there, I’ve put my own carefully curated selection of plants that truly possess these fantastic qualities, helping you create a healthier home.

We all do it at times....Ask for help. What is wrong with my plant.

Well-meaning plant advice, that you should maybe NOT do.

How to advoid making your plant go blind.