We finally managed to plant the kowharawhara, perching lily or Astelia Solandri, in the fork of a big totara tree. I think it will do well there as one living in it’s neighbour is massive.
Simon has stacked the first load of firewood for next winter and I remembered to shut the gates so the llamas don’t go for a little wander in the morning.
It’s incredibly windy, too blustery to do any more mulching, so I am retreating inside for a cup of tea.
The carrot weed is flowering prolifically. Unfortunately the llamas don’t rate it at all. Grass is good and I don’t mind a bit of sorrel I have been weeding...
I just can’t believe what will grow here. Plenty of rain and warm days have produced an amazing display of flowers. The lilies have come up from bulbs almost...
Mornings are definitely the best time at Three Sisters. The llamas nearly always come and hang out with us on the deck, hoping for treats. Little Shiraz is...