Category Archive: gardening

16 Sep

It’s all happening…

It’s all happening…

Sometimes it’s hard to see change happening. Good change that is. Bad change seems to have a special gift for happening incredibly quickly. Good things …

 
By Lynsey
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01 Sep

Welcome, stranger

Welcome, stranger

The first day of Spring, a beautiful warm morning. And there, in our garden, bright against the blue sky – a white iris. There’s nothing …

 
By Lynsey
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16 Mar

A seasoned traveler

A seasoned traveler

When the settlers came to New Zealand in the 1800s they brought possessions, hopes, and dreams. These apples are growing by the Sexton’s Cottage – …

 
By Lynsey
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13 Mar

Ephemera

Ephemera

So beautiful. Early morning sun sparkling on the countless spider webs stranding across the graceful parsley umbrels. The seeds are maturing and already the replacement …

 
By Lynsey
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04 Jan

Better than gold

Better than gold

Fresh new potatoes lovingly dug from my father-in-law’s garden. Fresh mint from our garden. Rinsed in beautiful (and bountiful) sparkling tap water. Gently simmered in …

 
By Lynsey
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02 Jan

Pea green

Pea green

The soft new sugar-snap peas leaves are so beautiful in the morning light. I love the way they stretch out with their delicate tendrils. When …

 
By Lynsey
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06 Dec

Sunbursts

Sunbursts

I don’t recall a longer, warmer, dryer spell than we’re having right now. I love it. It’s the stuff of childhood memories – lying on …

 
By Lynsey
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27 Aug

361 – Harbingers of Spring

361 – Harbingers of Spring

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move …

 
By Lynsey
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23 Aug

357 – Daffodils

357 – Daffodils

I love daffodils – it’s such a crazy name for starters, but beyond that I love they way they are, for the most part, unassuming …

 
By Lynsey
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08 Aug

342 – Silver eyes

342 – Silver eyes

The birds are continuing to treat our food tree as the restaurant of choice. The silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis) are very happy to be dominating the …

 
By Lynsey
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