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WELCOME TO KAT'S FLORA

Here you will find a wide range of plants, both indoor and outdoor ones. Various plant accessories and unique handmade pottery items.

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Hi, I am Kat

Living in a small area the options of what I could do, once my children didn’t need me the same, has been really hard to fill.

I have always had a passion for plants as well as for creating things. So it seemed a good fit as a small business.

I am severely deaf and this has limited my options in life, more so in the last 10 years when my hearing became worse. I have worn hearing aids for 20 years and received a Cochlear Implant 2 years ago. Definitely helps, but some situations are still impossible.

This business gives me a challenge, it pushes me to interact with people. When you are deaf, you often shy away from certain interactions.

I sell plants online, at markets, and by word of mouth. I have made some really good friends since beginning this journey. People who have the same interests and frustrations as me.

Also, I enjoy learning and trying new things. So upskilling, learning new techniques etc keeps me moving forward. All this online, website, social media etc has had its challenges.

Another challenge was 2 months in Europe in 2016, as my 1st major trip. This included 2 weeks solo. Pictured here at Neuscheanstein Castle in Germany.

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