Kat Knight (pictured, left, embracing a Hoya carnosa) has been around plants her entire life. As a child, she helped her family sell plants at markets, she has a degree in landscape architecture and has her own nursery, Bay Botanics (341 Ōropi Rd), where she specialises in a large range of houseplants, from chain of hearts to watermelon peperomia. 

“Buying direct from a local grower means your plants are cheaper, as there is no middle man,” says Kat, who focuses on making houseplants affordable for anyone. “My goal is to make every home in the Bay, and beyond, filled with life and thriving plants!” 

Kat absolutely loves TLBM atmosphere and Bay Botanics has a stall every second and fourth Saturday (her nursery is open first and third weekends of the month, Friday–Sunday, 10am–2pm). “It’s so nice to be part of a market family, everyone always seems to really love being there!” she says. 

“Whether you’re new to houseplants or have your own indoor jungle, I’m always happy to give advice or just chat about all things plants.”