Even though I’ve lived in Auckland for almost 40 years I’ve never visited any of the off shore islands so when I was invited to check out “Tiri” about 4 weeks ago I jumped at the chance. Brian a friend of mine from Forest & Bird was keen to get back to the island with [...]
“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.” My Dad Leslie Dunn Snr -21st New Zealand infantry battalion. 1939-1945 Western desert Egypt and his medals below. Below: [...]
For those semi shaded areas in your garden where nothing wants to grow the humble renga lily is well worth consideration. Other than having to deal to the slugs that take delight in shredding it’s leaves the renga lily requires almost zero maintenance. Some years ago I purchased some 20 or so plants from a [...]
As much as I love working in my vegetable garden there are times when it takes back stage. The 25th of April – Anzac Day is one such time. Above: My father Leslie Hamilton Dunn served in the 21st New Zealand infantry battalion 1939-45 and fought against Erwin Rommel’s troops in Egypt. Above: My great [...]
With Easter fast approaching my timing is spot on for writing about cute little bunnies like this. This photo was taken a couple of weeks ago when I discovered that “Peter Rabbit” and his two siblings had taken refuge under our front deck. Unfortunately for this trio I wasn’t the only one observing their comings [...]
Welcome To My New Blog And Garden Here in Auckland the weather has been very kind since the beginning of spring and has given avid green thumbs like myself plenty of time to enjoy their gardens. It’s early morning as I write this post and the view from my office indicates that another beautiful day [...]
