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GARDENING

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From time to time Hubby the Un-Gardener has meetings with clients away from home and more often than not it is at a café location that roughly halfway between them both.  So, this week when he told me a client suggested meeting at the wonderful café at the Auckland Botanic Garden, I told him he wasn’t going there without me. The weather this week was … Continue reading I’m coming with you

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For the second day of garden visiting for our Botanica World Discoveries Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders we left Christchurch and covered a lot of ground to be finally tucked up in bed in Dunedin.Of course we made a few stops along the way to see some gardens. First up was Trott’s Garden where we were treated to a delish morning tea and a stroll around the beautiful gardens. My favourite part of the garden is the knot gardens. We stopped for lunch in Geraldine, and I took the opportunity to stroll along River Garden Walk. I discovered this hidden gem in the autumn so it was nice to see the rhododendrons blooming beside the river. The next stop was the Oamaru Public Gardens. It is always a delight to visit this garden, there is a fabulous depth of history in the garden reflected in the statues, fountains, trees and plantings. A long but enjoyable day, ending with a good nights sleep! : o) ...

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1 day ago

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The first day of garden visiting for our Botanica World Discoveries Contrasts of New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders was a big one with three amazing gardens. First up was the incredible Ohinetahi Garden where the vision of Sir Miles Warren lingers in a glorious garden with treasures at every turn. Next up was the delightful floriferous Frensham Garden with clever clusters of plants that work together so well. It is the kind of garden you never want to leave, it is so peaceful and tranquil.The last garden of the day was the absolutely brilliant Broadfield Garden with its ingenious use of New Zealand Natives and NZ bred varieties to create a unique garden like no other. It was a great start, but tomorrow will be a long day and so I will indeed sleep very well tonight! : o) ...

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2 days ago

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I was officially between tours today, taking a day off to relax and recoup before our next trip - but that didn't stop me from visiting just one more garden.Today I dragged poor Hubby the Un-Gardener - in the rain, to see an iconic kiwi garden in Christchurch - The Edmonds Factory Gardens - the one on the front of the famous Edmonds Cookbook! It may be a shadow of its former self, but there is still enough of a nod to what it once was to feel like we were on some kind of cultural pilgrimage to this historic garden. Official garden visiting resumes tomorrow, so I need to get a good night sleep! : o) ...

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3 days ago

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Today was the last day of our Day seven of our Botanica World Discoveries Taranaki Garden Spectacular & Private Gardens tour and we ended in style!We headed over to Akaroa and sampled some delish French patisseries and then climbed the hill up to the amazing The Giants House - Akaroa - N.Z. There is always something new to notice, no matter how many times you have visited. It is such a joyful place.The very last garden of the tour was one not to be missed. Fishermans Bay Garden is one to be admired and appreciated for all of the hard work in such a magnificent location. It has been cleverly created and lovingly tended. I shall miss all of my traveling companions. They were such wonderful folk from far flung places and I hope they enjoyed the slice of New Zealand we were able to show them. I will definitely sleep well tonight. : o) ...

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4 days ago

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Day seven of our Botanica World Discoveries Taranaki Garden Spectacular & Private Gardens tour was a long one as we made our way from Blenheim to Christchurch.There was only one garden - the magnificent Flaxmere Gardens with our gracious host Penny. We could have easily lingered there longer it is such a beautiful garden. All that travel will help me sleep well tonight! : o) ...

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