Category Archives: General

Ahhhhh… September 1st… the beginning of spring in New Zealand.  Thank goodness, I just hope it’s for real because I’ve had about enough of winter.  I have to say it was a good start today with plenty of sunshine and … Continue reading →

Isle of Pines We’ve just come home from a week-long getaway to one of our Pacific neighbors, New Caledonia.  This was sort of a surprise trip as we weren’t really planning to go anywhere – but since we sold our … Continue reading →

Thank goodness this is the shortest day of the year… at least we can look forward to more daylight tomorrow, even if it’s only one second’s worth!  As per the advice of the local garden columns, I have planted my … Continue reading →

Another wintry day in the Waikato didn’t stop our Garden Circle from visiting The Olive Grove Earth & Clay House and Garden in Cambridge today.  Formerly an  old sand quarry, it is now a beautifully planted garden area.  Our hostess, … Continue reading →