Tag Archives: Winter

Winter light patterns

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

With the winter sun weakening and shining from lower angles in the sky there are patterns in the garden that only appear at this time of the year. And indoors there are winter light patterns too.

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Introducing Isra

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

Those of you reading along will remember my last two blog posts have been about the hedgehog who visited my garden needing to drink lots of water. It is winter here so hedgehogs should all be tucked up in a … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

We were surprised to spot this Hedgehog standing on his back legs drinking copiously from Jazz’s outdoor water bowl as we prepared some lunch today. After three very cold days I am surprised to see a hedgehog out and about … Continue reading →

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The winter garden

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

Winter officially began yesterday. The winter garden holds different views as some autumnal aspects hold on while other aspects are in winter mode. The Golden Elm shedding its leaves slowly, slowly. The perky face of a self -sown pansy. The … Continue reading →

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A trip to the other side

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

The suburb in which I live is located close to the Pauatahanui Inlet. The last weekend of July was warm, sunny and calm and we headed around to the other side of the Inlet to explore a new section of … Continue reading →

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On a cold and frosty morning

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

We had a heavy frost here this morning. However it also meant that the air was crisp and clear and the light was good for taking some photos at my favourite beach at Plimmerton. Another frost is promised for tomorrow.

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Saturday stats

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

The most significant statistic for today is that it is Day 6 of fine, mild weather…..one enjoyable day after the next, which is stunning for July in my part of the winter world. 37 new garlic shoots are reaching skywards. … Continue reading →

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What is there to like about Lichens?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Winter strips the branches bare, alters the light and provides a view into things easily missed in the growth and abundance of the other seasons. Lichens have caught my “winter eye” this past week as the sun has shone warmly, … Continue reading →

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Cat on a hot tin roof

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

We had a sharp frost here this morning but by 10.30am Jazz was making the best use of a lovely warm, tin roof, flooded with sunshine. Cats are wise and just know where the warm spots are, even in winter. … Continue reading →

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Short day, big hunger

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Tomorrow is the shortest day which means today was almost as short. I headed out to the garden in the dimming daylight to pick some silver beet. I was surprised to find this hedgehog snuffling about. I offered it some … Continue reading →

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