Tag Archives: gardening

Purple haze

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

There is an old homestead at Battle Hill. It is an Information office now but look what they have planted in the garden and what was almost moving with the activity of the myriads of bumble bees working the flowers. … Continue reading →

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More rosey goodness

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

A Friday feast for your eyes. More roses from The Pauatahanui Burial Ground. Enjoy!

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Wordless Wednesday on Thursday this week

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

The first leaf emerges on one of my Viburnum Opulus Sterile (Snowball tree)

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Word free Wednesday

Posted on July 18, 2012 by
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Sunday quote

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace. May Sarton

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Making the bed

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

With a storm full of rain predicted to hit our area tomorrow I decided to get out and make the bed in preparation for this year’s garlic crop. I had forked the soil over a day or so ago while … Continue reading →

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Better beets

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Gardening is a mysterious occupation and the mystery often remains unsolved despite our best human efforts. These baby beetroot are part of my third attempt at growing a small crop of beetroot. The first crop was a dismal failure which … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just have to do something different

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

My goal yesterday morning was to crochet a small flower embellishment for a wee tunic I had knitted. I have to confess to putting this seemingly small task off for a number of months now. But the garment needs to … Continue reading →

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Carpet rose

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

When we purchased this white carpet rose we envisaged a low growing plant that was easy to care for and which produced an abundance of flowers. It is easy to care for and it does produce prolifically but low growing … Continue reading →

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Feijoa flower

Posted on December 1, 2011 by
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