Is there such a thing as too much gardening? Apparently not! When I wake up in the morning, especially on those beautiful mornings when there’s not a cloud in the sky, Frans and I have breakfast and then I head straight out into the garden. There are always a few things I have to attend […]
We all are creatures of habit but sometimes it can be nice to break out of the day-to-day grind. For some this means making a big overseas trip, for others it can be little changes in their usual routine. As for me, I find watching a good movie or having a family meal with Frans […]
There’s something about shrubs and trees that flower first before any of their leaves appear. And the Magnolia is one of my favourites. The first time I discovered Magnolias was when my mum came over to New Zealand in 1996 and we took her to the Palmerston North Esplanade. While Frans was looking after the […]