Cedars of Lebanon Grove

Yesterday we visited the Dunedin Botanic Garden and paused at the Cedars of Lebanon Grove. This is a special garden, gifted by the Lebanese community. The Grove was officially opened in late October 2011. Click on photo to enlarge. The Dunedin Botanic Garden website states that "the cast bronze Cedar Cone acknowledges the close relationship...

Out in the Country and by the Sea

Fortrose is on the shore of Toetoes estuary and close to the mouth of the Mataura River, a half hour drive from Invercargill (New Zealand). There's a lovely cafe there where you can have your meal while admiring the view of the estuary. Its a favourite stop for us if we're driving from Invercargill and...

Statue and Roses, Jessie Calder Garden, Queens Park, Invercargill, New Zealand. Taken 04 Nov 2017

Spring flowers on the palm tree by our rental house, Dunedin, New Zealand. Exotic palm. Taken 02 Nov 2017.

Colours at Hereweka

We headed up the slope toward the house, leaving the wild side behind. New beauties captured my attention, mostly floral treasures that I'll share with you below. [Note: this post continues on from yesterday’s exploration of the wild side at Hereweka Gardens, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand. Garden visited Sunday 29 Oct 2017] I came...

A Walk on the Wild Side at Hereweka

After leaving the flower and vegetable gardens we headed into the Gondwanaland wilderness area. [Note: this post continues yesterday's exploration of Hereweka Gardens, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand. Garden visited Sunday 29 Oct 2017] Native tree ferns are bursting into growth and their graceful fronds create beautiful effects   Photo (above) shows a nikau palm...