Diversity, an unexpected surprise, things a little out of place.. can be a blessing in disguise. Oamaru Public Gardens, Waitaki, New Zealand. The unusual grass is native.. Carex secta. Photos taken 04 October.
Bless This Mess
Spring Treat, Teatree
Mānuka. Queens Park, Invercargill. Southland, New Zealand. Leptospermum scoparium. Various forms, the last is 'Gaiety Girl'. Top pics 14 November, bottom two 03 November. Native NZ.
Lovely Laburnum
Noticed this trim and lovely Laburnum in bloom as we drove through Clinton yesterday. Very eye-catching! South Otago, New Zealand.
Plus Pink
Again, more photos of bright azaleas taken at Queens Park, Invercargill on 14 November. Southland, New Zealand.
Orange and Yellow
Since childhood orange and yellow has remained a favourite colour combination for me. I found this beautiful group of azaleas at Queens Park on 14 November in a planting alongside a lane - which leads into the gardens to a carpark. Invercargill, Southland. New Zealand.
At Home
Some plants from our garden. Native kakabeak, our new maple, and another pic that I took of Nigel's wildflower garden. I managed to find a Christchurch nursery with Hebe rigidula for sale and bought a carton-full (9 plants).. delivered on Friday and planted by Nigel today (Sunday). I'm also creating more plants myself, the proud... Continue Reading →
Wildflower Garden
Blooms in Nigel's wildflower garden.. I took the pics on 16 November. Tapanui, West Otago. New Zealand.
Blue and Indigo
Stunning irises at Queens Park in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. Blue and deep indigo, very striking in colour. 14 November 2023.
Last First
These pics are from the last photos I took today at Queens Park in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. 14 November.
Exploring Colour 