Country Garden NZ

17/06/2026

This little fantail followed me in the garden landing on all the dead shoots and on the ground at my feet. Have had 8 around me in the past but none actually landing on my hand. Lovely company in the garden.

10/06/2026

Sometimes there's just some interesting things that happen in the garden all by themselves.

25/05/2026

Tomato seeds all prepped ready to dry then plant in the Spring. The seeds stick to the paper as they dry so to plant them I cut around each seed and put it in the potting mix, paper and all. Easy!

tomatoes

16/05/2026

And here is where all the mulch went - over 20 large ride-on mower catcher fulls! Will help keep this area moist and the weeds down.

16/05/2026

Before and after shots while mowing the leaves off the lawn. Makes great mulch around the garden. Looks like there will be another round in a couple of weeks as there are still plenty of leaves on the trees.

14/05/2026

Just after midday in the garden. We lise the sun quite early but the paths still look pretty inviting.

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Shepherds warning in the garden!

03/05/2026

Such stunning evening light wandering the garden late this afternoon with my granddaughter. Fills the soul!

25/04/2026

Walnut harvest made easy! Love this helpful tool for picking up the walnuts.