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World’s smallest orchid discovered (by accident)
We’re not experts on orchids, but what’s not to love about these amazing flowers? If you’re an orchid fan you’ll enjoy this story we came across recently, courtesy of National Geographic. It seems to...
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Visiting Hawkes Bay? Head down Millar Road
Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s east coast is a beautiful region. So it’s hardly surprising that it’s rather well served with fabulous accommodation in stunning settings. But if you like your luxury with...
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The lime tree that would not die
This is a love story. It’s about my love of limes. To me, lime is the quintessential flavour of summer. Compulsory in many a refreshing drink, certainly. What self-respecting barman would pour you a...
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Going nuts for smoother skin
Have you heard of a plant with the latin name ‘Cyperus Esculentus’? Unlikely unless you’re a botanist. It’s much easier to remember it by its common name: tigernut. Not actually a nut at all, tigernut...
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Get into the great outdoors this summer…
Summer holidays are just around the corner… looking for activities to do this summer? Get into the great outdoors – Peter Janssen’s book Best Short Nature Walks In New Zealand talks about more than 200...
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the hairy bombers under our garden shed
We have a tattered old garden shed in a shady back corner of our property and if it wasn’t for the wisteria growing over it I’m not sure it would remain standing. I was weeding near this shed recently...
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