The cherry tomatoes are dripping fruit… and it’s a race to get to them before the birds do! But what…


Week in Retrospect : 8 JAN 2018 – 14 JAN 2018
We are Open While I know this is supposed to be a retrospective post, I feel it will be remiss…
Lunar Gardening
Moon calendar planting is often scoffed at, and on the other hand sometimes even given magical credence… and I’ve been…

Week in Retrospect : 1 Jan 2018 – 7 Jan 2018
And just like that, it is a new year! 2018 marks the 5th year that I’ve lived in New Zealand,…

Rose Petal Jam – How To
When life gives you rose petals… make rose petal jam (or jelly)! Every day that my Westerland climbing rose is…
Chamomile Tea – How To
Their white and yellow daisy heads nod on their stems above the fresh apple-scented ferny leaves as bumblebees and bees…

Newsletter – January 2018
A brand new year! Happy New Year! This edition of the newsletter is a bit longer than normal, but simply…

Newsletter – November 2017
It is mid Spring, and although some days are still terribly cold, it is a very exciting time in the…

Week in Retrospect – Monday, 25 Sept – Sunday, 1 Oct
With the wicked wind today, it is best to reflect on gardening last week, than to try and go outside…

Newsletter – October 2017
With spring really settling into most of the country, it is full-on gardening time! Get ready to sow and grow…