Latest Post: Where have I been? I’ve been all over the place and barely in my own garden, although I have spent a lot of time in pretty amazing gardens in some incredible journeys.  I’ve travelled across New Zealand a few times, and internationally I spent some time in Australia, Norfolk Island and Tahiti but now I’m pleased to be home with an empty calendar … Continue reading Latest Post: Where have I been?
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
I’ve been away. Not only that, I’ve time travelled! With the garden mostly under control it was the perfect time to have a bit of a holiday.  For the keen gardener mid-winter really is the best time to take a break as there isn’t really a lot going on and besides – it is cold and miserable so who wouldn’t want to go somewhere tropical? … Continue reading Under the sun
After all of the dramatic events of the last nine months – making the decision to move, preparing the house to sell, not to mention the extremely stressful sale process. That is the only thing you can’t control and stands firmly between you and your dreams. Then making the move to the new place, with the festive season smack bang in the middle of the … Continue reading I’ve been away
Mid winter is a fabulous time for a gardener to take a break and to be honest I really felt like I needed one after a long slog in a not so desirable growing season. Â So the family and I took off for 15 wonderful days cruising about in the South Pacific. Â It was indeed a tropical treat and we met so many lovely new … Continue reading South Pacific Interlude
Well to be honest I already knew, but Hubby the Un-Gardener genuinely had no idea. He hadn’t really given it much thought, but was of the misguided understanding that they grew underground. This time a couple of days ago (as I write) we found ourselves in a volcanic crater, on a stinking hot, yet humid day on the island of Moorea in Tahiti. It was … Continue reading So that’s how pineapple grows
