Nature is Key – Unlock Your Wellbeing

Nature is Key - Unlock Your Wellbeing is the title of a blog-post I read yesterday morning from the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC). The catchy title led into a good post that informed me this is Mental Health Awareness Week... and the title is actually the theme for this week. I'm going to...

A Tree Fern and an Eagle

Looking in a folder of photos, this tree fern and eagle hit me in the eye. They seemed to complement each other perfectly. To me they create this primeval vibe of Gondwanaland that I don't get seeing either subject on its own. Harks back to ancient times and sends a shiver down my spine... Tree...

Tree Fern, Larnach Castle Garden, Dunedin, New Zealand

This tree fern is in the garden opposite the entrance kiosk. Its retained all its dead fronds which make a dense skirt around the trunk. Me getting my shots and providing some scale to SO's photo!   Here (above) you can see the new frond growing in the gap at the top.   Posted by...

Nikau Palms, South Island, New Zealand

"The nīkau palm is the southernmost member of the palm family and New Zealand's only native palm species ... The nikau palm is unique to New Zealand". - Department of Conservation website. Nikau palm, detail of palm frond. Larnach Castle South Seas Garden, near Dunedin. Photo by SO. Nikau palms. Larnach Castle South Seas Garden....