Creating a Blank Canvas I have been working hard on Room Three of The Palace Garden, although there isn’t much to show for it at this point. Just a patch of weed free earth. Having said that, getting to a weed free state has taking a long time and a lot of effort. As with all the rooms In The Palace it began as a … Continue reading Creating a Blank Canvas
Downsizing This year we have experienced a shift in our family with a couple of significant things happening. Firstly, we have become empty nesters. After years of attempting to fill hollow legs and bottomless pits, the teen lads have well and truly fledged the nest. They no longer require a gardenful of produce to keep them healthy. They are more likely to reach out their … Continue reading Downsizing
The consequences of going away It is always nice to go away somewhere tropical to relax and get pampered. Don’t get me wrong for what I’m about to say, because I’ll take a tropical holiday any day of the week over the ordinary day to day. Not that my ordinary is a normal ordinary, but you know what I mean. But… The moment I first … Continue reading The consequences of going away
Beautiful Blooms of Tahiti You may not have noticed, but I’ve been away again. This year seems to be filled with travel and I’m determined to punctuate it with hard work in the garden so I can make some real progress. This time it was supposed to be all leisure and relaxation as we cruised about island hopping in Tahiti. However, I don’t think I … Continue reading Beautiful Blooms of Tahiti
Ohhh… I’m Dry?! I was away recently soaking in some wonderful gardens and had a fabulous time. During the weekend I was down in Blenheim at the NZ Gardens Trust Conference I had a major epiphany and to be honest I’m a little shocked I never realised it. While the weekend was decidedly soggy with more rain than they’d had in a year falling in … Continue reading Ohhh… I’m Dry?!
Today is Earth Day. I live on earth so I guess I should join in the celebrations. When you stop taking life for granted and hop off the treadmill that is our rat race and look about there are so many elements of the world around us that can make us stop and catch our breath. The wonder of a seed germinating, the glorious colour … Continue reading Today is Earth Day
Soaking in Wonderful Gardens – Part Two I’ve saved the exciting bits of the >New Zealand Garden Trust< Conference down in Blenheim until last. Telling you all about the gardens. I hinted at them on my social media, but you don’t get much of a word count there and certainly a limited number of photos you can post there. I took a squillion photos (well … Continue reading Soaking in Wonderful Gardens – Part Two
Soaking in Wonderful Gardens – Part One I have been away again. And of course there were gardens involved. And really nice gardens at that. Although when is a garden not a nice garden… I was invited to attend the New Zealand Gardens Trust Conference which was held in Blenheim this year. The NZGT is a fabulous organisation that curates and rates all the best … Continue reading Soaking in Wonderful Gardens – Part One
Thoughts and Prayers Nothing bad has happened, but lately my routine has fallen out of sync with my intentions and the most the garden has received recently has been thoughts and prayers. My mind is rampant and full of ideas and improvement opportunities. My notebook is bulging with possibilities. I have lists upon lists. Some of the ideas are major projects that will take large … Continue reading Thoughts and Prayers
Room Three has Begun The Autumnal equinox is on us and going forward things are only going to get colder and bleaker. It sounds quite doom and gloom and this season, although we aren’t having the rain we had last year, the ordinary gentle descent into the cooler weather has been more of a rapid plunge! It hasn’t been as dramatic as flipping a switch, … Continue reading Room Three has Begun
