24 Aug 2017 by Em
The first daffodil blooms are open indicating the soil temperature is rising and spring is here. The meterological date of spring in NZ is September 1 but tell that to the spring bulbs. This year the spring equinox falls on September 23. Continue reading
21 Aug 2017 by Em
DAY 4 (6 Days, 2 Diggers) 2x 2m tall earth wall with walkway built, as partial protection against the easterly coming down through the gorge behind. The view on top looks down to Hukawai Lodge, Hukawai Lake and to Lake Mapourika and beyond. 12 bushes transplanted to the new topiary garden. 24 trees from nursery […] Continue reading
17 Aug 2017 by Em
DAY 1 (6 Days 2 Diggers) Diggers arrived to expand the lake and lay out the walkway in the area which will become Pierre’s Lake Garden. Loosely borrowing from Monets water garden and Monet’s ideas on garden design while including some iconic themes from or plants named to commemorate poetry, literature and art or their […] Continue reading
