Part of a training course I participated in this week we were asked to reflect on an achievement we were proud of. Â That’s not a notion I dwell on too much, usually because I’m moving on to the next project or task. Â It was a hard exercise for me to face... 
In my imagination I have a victorian walled kitchen garden that swaddles my crops and keeps them safe. Â In reality I have a patch that is exposed to the Wellington winds which on a bad day wreaks havoc and causes ruin. And if it’s not the wind that batters your... 
I was invited to be a #veggiegeek on twitter a couple of weeks ago. Â I was first flattered then shocked at my realisation that yes indeed I have become serious about growing fruit and vegetables. I’m not expert by any means, I’m still learning and... I found myself stood for a few minutes the other day and swear I saw the landscape growing up around me. What was previously a wet and sagging lawn has turned into a green beast beating its chest and demanding attention. Just as well we’ve just had a long... Our veranda is ablaze with Spring colour which gives an uplifting note to the otherwise large green landscape surrounding the house. Â The more I look at the cheery blooms the more intrigued I am by the shapes, sizes and textures of tulips which serve to boost their... 
