Rainy Day Activities As much as it is tempting linger in my pjs, hovering around the heater feeling sorry for myself as I watch yet more rain pelt against my windows, I really need to do something gardeny to feel motivated. The rain is really getting me down. According to the historical forecast, and I had to look it up because all of the wet … Continue reading Rainy Day Activities
Things I want to achieve in June 2025 And now it is winter. How did we get here so quickly. It only seems a few weeks ago that we were complaining of the heat while hanging out by the pool. The garden feels like it is in a bit of a state, but I’ve spent a bit of time last month being tired, which is … Continue reading Garden list for June.
Accidental Sabbatical Recently I’ve been so busy in the doing that I looked up and realised that the days have quickly turned into weeks and I’ve kept myself to myself. It has felt a little strange, but kind of refreshing. I have been sharing my gardening ups and downs for around 15 years, with any breaks completely intentional – for holidays, illness (not that that … Continue reading Accidental Sabbatical
Things I want to achieve in May 2025 May is autumn’s last chance, and the mornings feel a lot closer to winter than they did at the start of Autumn. But technically it is still autumn so if a task is listed as an autumn task in the gardening books then I won’t feel guilty getting it done now… well maybe a little bit of … Continue reading Garden list for May
Things I want to achieve in April 2025 Once again, I’m running late with my expectation list for the new month. April is 10 days in and only now can I say that I can give the garden my undivided attention. Leading up to this point I’ve been a little distracted working on projects and meeting deadlines as well as the super exciting NZ Gardens … Continue reading Garden list for April
Things I want to achieve in March 2025 As much as I hate to admit it, I am a tad relieved that this recent summer is all but behind us. It’s the heat and accompanying constant need to water, and the pervasive pest invasions that leave me feeling frustrated. The spring dreams are always through rose coloured glasses with the eternal hope for the perfect … Continue reading Garden list for March
Things I want to achieve in February 2025 How is February already a quarter over? And while we’re at it where has January gone? It isn’t that I haven’t been in the garden – far from it. I’ve been in it most days, working hard to whip it into some kind of start of year restart so it is easy going into the rest of … Continue reading Garden list for February
It’s working… so far. After a couple of weeks of applying my new gardening philosophy’s I seem to be making great progress. I’ve written a massive list of absolutely everything, although I should probably type it up and make it official before I forget what my chicken scrawl handwriting actually says. I have even managed to cross things off already which is super satisfying. I’m … Continue reading It’s working… so far.
Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part Two Just to recap where we’re at, last year the garden got a little out of control for life reasons and this year I want to do better. This year I have a plan, and I’ve already shared some of my ideas and strategies for a more efficient gardening journey >here<. But in a nutshell: … Continue reading Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part Two
Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part One. As I’ve mentioned >before<, last year in the garden wasn’t as ideal as I would have liked it to be, and weeds have crept into corners that previously were quite manageable. Some of the things like travel and MS fatigue can’t really be changed, but upon reflection there are things I can attempt to … Continue reading Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part One.
