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Continue reading →: Hydrangeas at the Christchurch Botanic GardensThe hydrangeas at the botanic gardens are looking stunning right now. This is only a small section of the hydrangea garden.
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Continue reading →: Te Pae Christchurch Convention CentreIt’s been a while since I last photographed the Te Pae convention centre, so I thought it was time for an update now that the landscaping is really taking effect. It’s a stunning building and I love how it sits in its environment by the Avon River and the trees.…
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Continue reading →: Herbaceous Border, Christchurch Botanic GardensThe herbaceous border in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens is looking stunning right now, and the hot pokers (kniphofia) are putting on a great show.
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Continue reading →: Lavender Fields, WaikukuWe took a drive out to Waikuku today to check out the lavender fields. What a lovely spot, and in addition to the planted lavender, there is a shop to buy their lavender products (soaps, creams and sprays etc), and a nursery full of different lavender varieties. The field is…
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Continue reading →: Christchurch tram on Oxford Terrace by The TerracesThe trams are being really well patronised at the moment – with lots of people getting to enjoy the circuit they do around central Christchurch. The trams always look so smart too, and now that the trees and shrubs are maturing on Oxford Terrace (by the Avon), it’s such a…
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Continue reading →: Hagley Park, looking serene and green on New Year’s DayWe went for a walk through Hagley Park to the Botanic Gardens today, and this spot by the Avon River and opposite Christs College was looking particularly verdant. It was a lovely day with a lot of people out enjoying the gardens. As it’s a New Year, I decided my…
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Continue reading →: Lunch at Portstone Garden CentreLunch today was a super delicious Thai pumpkin soup and a yummy lamington. Highly recommended. I also left with a cherry tree to plant in the garden. I love garden centre cafes.
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Continue reading →: Black cat street artBlack cats have had a very undeserved bad rap. They are also often the last to be adopted from shelters. So I was so pleased to see this stunning art work at Little High. I’m a big fan of black cats, having had the honour of a lovely black cat…
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Continue reading →: Dahlias on the Botanic GardensIf you want to get some dahlia inspiration the Botanic Gardens have a splendid display. I even found the name of one I’m growing myself – the little pink one.
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Continue reading →: Avondale pedestrian and cycle bridgeThis bridge over the Avon River opened a few weeks back. It’s by Hulverstone Drive. We got to it by following the cycle route through the red zone.
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Continue reading →: Cycleway in Charlesworth reserveI’m very pleased to see this cycle way is completed. Though it doesn’t meet up yet with the Coastal Pathway. At the moment you have to pop out behind Mitre 10 then go onto Ferry Road.
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