I’m writing this post on the Labour Day Monday holiday in New Zealand. The sun has been shining and I … More
Tag: tulips
Six on Saturday 22.10.22
Another Saturday, another time to share 6 things from the garden. We have a new host, Jim at Garden Ruminations, whose … More
Six on Saturday 15.10.22
It has been another grey day – just where is the sun? We could really do with some to brighten … More
Six on Saturday 08.10.22
What a glorious sunny spring day it is today! And what a change to the weather earlier this week, which … More
Six on Saturday 01.10.22
October already…and we are well into spring now. The days are longer, there are flowers everywhere and hay fever sufferers … More
This week’s small pleasures #302
Today has been a holiday in New Zealand to mark the passing of the Queen. It has also been a … More
Six on Saturday 13.08.22
This week has really felt like winter, with chilly days and cold nights, lots and lots more rain (to the … More
Silent Sunday: Tulip Time
Place: Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand. You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for … More
Six on Saturday 25.09.21
It is already nearing the end of September and I just don’t know where the time is going. Our clocks … More
This week’s small pleasures #251
We are now well in to September, and it is 9 years since we first visited Wellington prior to us … More