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Continue reading →: Dahlias in the Christchurch Botanic GardensThe Dahlia border in the Botanic Gardens is looking stunning right now with the dahlias quite tall. I think they are such a cheerful flower so they have found a place in my own garden. I’m not the only fan, there were plenty of bees and monarch butterflies visiting the…
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Continue reading →: Secret Garden Cafe in SpreydonGarden cafes combine two of my favourite things, gardening and eating. So it was a surprise to me that this cafe had escaped my attention for so long. I was blown away by the surroundings, it’s such a lovely spot to have a bite to eat before browsing the garden…
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Continue reading →: Lantern FestivalThe lantern festival is one of my favourite Christchurch events. This year, it went along the new promenade and into Victoria Square. What a great night even if it was a bit cooler than last night. A lot of fun to be had.
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Continue reading →: Iglesia Ni Cristo Church on Abros PlaceI only just recently noticed the steeples of this Church while stopped on Wairakei Road. According to information sourced online it was built in 2016.
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Continue reading →: Apple tree in the Residential Red ZoneI had family visiting today from Wellington who wanted to see the extent of the residential Red Zone in Christchurch. This is the area of land closest to the Avon River from Avonside to New Brighton and which was cleared of houses due to land damage. As we drove through…















I have a long time friend in Papanui as it’s on her side of town who would love Kai Co…