Last week, I had to go to Nelson for work. Here are some pictures. You can find Thistles and Kiwis … More
Tag: spring
A Sunday stroll
The weather is definitely getting warmer, and we have had a lovely (mostly) sunny weekend. We are seeing the last … More
Six on Saturday
I so enjoyed writing last week’s Six on Saturday, and meeting so many interesting gardening bloggers out there, so am … More
This week’s eats #3
So here we are with the third in the occasional series This week’s eats. First up, some olive oil brought back … More
Six on Saturday
I wish I could remember where I first read about The Propagator’s weekly garden blogging challenge Six on Saturday, but … More
A weekend away: Waiheke Island
Last weekend, we headed up to Auckland and sailed over to Waiheke Island, a mere 35 minute ferry-ride from the … More
Walking to work: spring
“Is the spring coming?” he said. “What is it like?”… “It is the sun shining on the rain and the … More
This week’s small pleasures #109
Here we are again, Monday evening and time to reflect on the small pleasures of the week just past. It … More
That was the week…..that was
It’s Friday evening, the skies are grey, it is cold outside, but inside there is the lovely smell of cooking … More
This week’s small pleasures #107
Saturday saw the first day of spring, and it was a lovely, sunny day too. But today, Monday feels like … More