Our Story

Hi, I’m Cat!

Bloom & Build started pretty simply: I abruptly left my job, and with nowhere to be, I started gardening.

What was meant to be a short break turned into three months of what I like to call funemployment. With a bit of extra time (and not much of a plan), I planted a few seeds… and then a few more. Before I knew it, I had 67 tomato plants growing and somehow ended up harvesting 100 kilos of pumpkin that first year!

But somewhere between the weeding, watering, and wondering what on earth to do with all those tomatoes, something shifted. Gardening became more than a hobby - it became therapy. It gave me space to slow down, notice the wonder, and just be. It fed me, grounded me, and reminded me how good it feels to care for something and watch it grow against all odds.

I started a TikTok, and began sharing my successes, failures and a few laughs along the way. Bloom & Build grew out of that experience. The joy, the learning, the mud, and the magic. Gardening has taught me so much about patience, resilience, and finding beauty in the everyday. It always brings me back to earth (sometimes quite literally).

Now, I’m here to share that joy! the food, the flowers, the lessons, and the laughter that come with growing  and making all kinds of things. Whether you’ve got a windowsill or a backyard, there’s something special waiting for you in the garden.

Welcome to Bloom & Build — let’s grow something beautiful together.