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The services

Care for your home,
animals and garden.

House sitting brings home and animal care together. Gardening, cleaning and cooking are also available independently.

Gemma kissing a black and white dog, with a cream and white dog in the foreground

Care while you’re away

House sitting & animal care

A reliable presence in your home, with attentive animal care and everyday routines kept comfortably on track.

What we can arrange
  • Daily routines and companionship
  • Walks and outings suited to your animals
  • Everyday home care and agreed security checks
  • Regular updates, with special care discussed together

Longer stays welcome. House sits of three to six weeks or more are preferred and may have a lower daily rate. Your quote reflects the length of stay and the care involved.

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Gemma seated among the beds of a vegetable garden

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Garden & property care

With a background in horticulture, landscaping and organic food growing, I offer skilled, practical care for gardens and properties. From regular maintenance to new planting and productive food gardens, I can help plan the work and bring your ideas to life.

What we can arrange
  • Regular garden maintenance, pruning and hedge trimming
  • Establishing and maintaining vegetable gardens and compost systems
  • Native planting, restoration and invasive weed removal
  • Garden design ideas, planting plans and implementation
  • Mowing, weed eating and property tidying, with suitable equipment

We’ll agree on the work, time and costs before starting.

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An illustrative warm timber kitchen with a clean stainless steel benchtop

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Cleaning & organising

From regular cleaning to a thorough deep clean, I can help you tidy, declutter and organise your home.

What we can arrange
  • Regular and deep cleaning for kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces
  • Ovens, cupboards and accessible windows
  • Decluttering and organising with your guidance
  • Eco friendly, non toxic products available, typically handmade; other products by agreement

We’ll agree on the work, time and costs before starting.

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Illustrative homemade savoury tart and chicken casserole, with fresh vegetables, salad and lemons

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Come home to good food

Drawing on my chef training, I prepare nourishing homemade meals for your freezer, with a menu shaped around your tastes and dietary needs.

What we can arrange
  • A menu suited to your tastes and dietary needs
  • Portions, ingredients and their costs agreed beforehand
  • Meals labelled, dated and stored as agreed
  • Cooking time and costs included in your quote

We’ll agree on the work, time and costs before starting.

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An optional practice

Animal communication.

I’m training in animal communication, an intuitive practice of slowing down and exploring what an animal may wish to share about their feelings, needs and experiences.

This developing practice is optional and sits alongside everyday animal care. We can discuss a session and any fee separately.

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Before we begin

A few useful answers.

Can I book gardening or cleaning separately?

Yes. Gardening, property care, cleaning and meal preparation can all be booked on their own.

How does pricing work?

Your quote reflects the care, time, travel and materials involved. We agree on the work, price and payment arrangements before confirming.

Can you look after a lifestyle property?

Depending on the animals and work involved, yes. We’ll discuss daily routines, equipment, access and any specialist needs.

Northland & further afield by arrangement

Tell me about your place.

Share what you need and we’ll discuss the next steps.

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