I am now, once again, a Hamiltonian. Or, as I prefer, a Tronite. We moved to Hamilton one month ago: myself, The Husband and our sole-surviving cat, Nala. Ninja disappeared two weeks before we left, which made the already stressful move even harder. I will never know what happened to him, but after finding his … More I am a Garden Nomad. But I do Have a Fruit Plan.
My newest burgundy plant to flower is Dianthus barbatus ‘Sooty’, commonly known as Sweet William Sooty. I planted it last summer and have been enjoying its burgundy-green foliage, but over the last week it has flowered and now I am really enjoying it. First, it unfurled a collection of spiky burgundy flowerheads. Then, one by one, buds began … More Sweet William Sooty
I think I have always loved plants with interesting foliage. This appreciation stretches from grasses and flaxes to colourful broad-leaved perennials. Somehow my garden is now home to grasses, sedges, heucheras and various other ‘foliage plants’ of many different colours. This happened almost subconsciously. Perhaps it is the latent artist within me that desires these … More Spring Foliage
The chapter of my life in this garden is drawing to a close. After five years in Christchurch, we are moving back to our hometown of Hamilton in early December and our house is going to be put on the market in six day’s time. Eek! We haven’t long been back in our house after … More A Gardening Chapter is Drawing to a Close
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