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Weeding for miles

One of the main reasons I went and found myself a Handy Helper is the garden had got away on me.  I had been managing the garden and my projects, but it was a very fine balance.  It just took me losing my balance and falling down and twisting my ankle to lose my grip on the garden maintenance.  And it went south in so … Continue reading Weeding for miles

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After 66577 steps, over 36km and 640 photos on my photo reel, I've returned home safely fromNew Zealand Gardens TrustTrust conference with my mind buzzing with ideas and possibilities and my heart full after spending time with some of the loveliest gardeners. It was an amazing experience and was one of my favorite conferences. 😉🏵️ But before I completely sign off from my latest adventure, let me tell you about the last couple of gardens...🏵️ I learnt there is an amazing Rhododendron walk beside the river, behind the cenotaph in Geraldine. It is on the 'Must Visit' list when I'm back there in November because the flowers will be in full bloom and it will be glorious!🏵️ And the very last garden was Capricorns Garden with as the most amazing sculptures through the garden complimenting the majestic mature park like surrounded with grand old tree and crystal clear ponds and streams. The hospitalilty was generous and it was the perfect garden to end on. And now I'll put my feet up and take a well earned break... Just for a little bit! : o) ... See MoreSee Less

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Today was another exceptional day with the New Zealand Gardens Trust. 🏵️We started with a foggy morning as we headed into the Moa Valley to see ancient cave paintings at Craigmore Station as well as finding out about the farms regeneration practices to restore and heal the land.🏵️Then we explored the Timaru Botanic Gardens with it rich history linking back to the 1860's.🏵️The Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden was our final garden of the day with its beautiful layout designed by the late Sir Miles Warren. 🏵️The day was enhanced by several amazing speakers exploring the theme of the conference 'Honouring the past, gifting to the future.'I feel super inspired and can't wait to get back into my garden (although my flight is scheduled for the midst of the storm... Wish me luck!)There is still a little more gardeny goodness to be had before this fabulous experience comes to an end! : o) ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

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So much gardeny goodness today with the New Zealand Gardens Trust as we went from Timaru to Oamaru and back again, it was a struggle to pick the best photos for you out of the squillions I took. We walked for miles, up hill and down dale and across pristine leaf stew lawns. It was fabulous!🏵️First up was the most amazing kitchen garden at Riverstone Kitchen. There was so much to see in every inch of the place. We barely had enough time. It is certainly a place I'll need to go back!🏵️The next garden was Broadfield Park Garden which was a delightful garden filled with whimsy that reflected the personality of the fabulous owner.🏵️ A guided tour through an autumnal Oamaru Public Garden was so lovely as I normally visit in the spring.🏵️The Douglas Arboretum was an intergenerational effort with hundreds of different types of trees created an incredible forest filled with surprise and majesty.🏵️The last garden of the day Willow Park was a joy as the incredible park-like ground rang out with the joyous sound of children playing, adding to the ambiance of an amazing garden. Tonight this gardener will sleep well with visions of gardeny goodness replaying in my mind. : o) ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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What a magnificent day for the first day of the New Zealand Gardens Trust conference. The weather was stunning and it was surprisingly warmer than we were expecting, but it was perfect garden visiting weather.🏵️We left Christchurch and made our way to the first stop, Frensham Garden and it was a delight to see it wearing its autumnal colours, as I normally visit in the spring.🏵️Then we headed to the fabulous Broadfield NZ Landscape Garden and wandered aimlessly, taking in the horticultural wonders at every turn.🏵️Lunch was at the extraordinary Meadowbank Lodge which is in the midst of an ambitious restoration project to return it to a state of grandeur that it was 150 years ago when it was THE place to be seen, with legendary parties for all the best people!🏵️The last stop was Ashburton Domain where we were guided through the park by the most passionate gardeners who are doing amazing work to protect the local horticultural heritage and provide a welcoming place for the local community to enjoy.🏵️Finally at the end of a long gardeny goodness filled day we arrived in the lovely Timaru - our base for the next few days. : o) ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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Would you believe it... I'm here again!This time I'm on my way to Timaru via ChristchurcNew Zealand Gardens Trustdens Trust conference and there will be oodles of exciting gardeny goodness. Of course I will share all of my adventures with you all. It is going to be fabulous! : o) ... See MoreSee Less

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