The olive harvest is in on Waiheke Island!
Anne Stanimiroff from Rangihoua Estate on Waiheke Island showing how olives are harvested for her award-winning oils.
Anne Stanimiroff from Rangihoua Estate on Waiheke Island showing how olives are harvested for her award-winning oils.
Some years ago my darling brother Clive got very ill with a brain tumour. In his final days he was assisted by the wonderful staff of Totara Hospice. I’ve been a supporter since then. I was delighted when they asked me to be the guest host of their 2019 fundraising lunch in May. Well known…
Exquisite! Just pressed olives yield olive juice – OIL!
How did it go this year in the garden? Some successes, some no-shows!
My brother Pat and I ventured out to the supermarket yesterday. I’m down in the Wairarapa staying with him and partner Lynne for a few weeks. Although they have impressive vegetable gardens and orchards, we needed a few extra things. Like milk. And flour. And bread. Masterton supermarket had promised ‘wipes’ for the trolley handles…
Soil likes worms. These little creatures move through the soil and stop it clumping and introduce air. Thanks worms!
Why did the bumble bees ignore my scarlet runner bean plants for the first week of flowering?
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