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Continue reading →: Wildflower Trial (update) on Bridle Path RoadI posted back in May of this year that I’d spotted what I thought was a wildflower plot. I’ve been watching it grow and with the warm weather and the rain we’ve been having, it’s putting on a lot of growth. I noted there’s a lot of phacelia in the…
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Continue reading →: Ilam Gardens in SpringThe Ilam Gardens are looking stunning right now with some very large blossom and rhododendron trees. And the greenery is very lush. I also saw some paradise ducks with 9 ducklings. Mum was in the water with them, but Dad was having a rest on one of the chairs. Check…
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Continue reading →: Jangseung guardian poles at Halswell Quarry ParkHere’s the official information about these guardian poles (as per the information board at the garden). Jangseung | Male and female guardian polesDonated by the Songpa-gu OfficeCarver – Korean Master Carver Kim Jong Heung These were traditionally placed at the edges of villages to mark boundaries and ward off evil…
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Continue reading →: Polly at the Common Cafe & Garden Bar in AkaroaI was lucky to have lunch today at the Common Cafe & Garden Bar in Akaroa. As a dog lover, I quickly clocked this wee cutie (Polly) walking around the cafe. Once she settled into what I can only assume is her couch, I took my opportunity to get a…
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Continue reading →: Dark Pink Blossom Trees Near Riccarton AvenueI’ve taken these multiple shots so I can compare in a few years time when the trees are much larger.
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Continue reading →: Blossom Tree by the Bridge in Botanic GardensThis lovely tree is at peak blossom right now. It’s by the bridge into the gardens near the daffodil woodland.
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Continue reading →: Canterbury Korean War Veterans Pavilion at Halswell Quarry ParkThe pavilion – or jeongja – is located in the Songpa-gu Garden at Halswell Quarry Park.
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Continue reading →: Kurashiki Garden, Halswell Quarry ParkKurashiki Garden is one of the sister city gardens located at the Halswell Quarry Park. Right now, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. It’s a lovely spot, and was a lot less crowded than the Hagley Park blossoms.
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Continue reading →: Cherry Trees in Blossom in Hagley Park by Harper AvenueThe Harper Avenue cherry trees are putting on their annual spring display. I highly recommend a walk under these stunning trees, and don’t wait, as a few winds and they’ll be gone. You can see in the photo above that some of them were falling off.
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Continue reading →: Blossom tree by the AvonI remember looking at this tree when it was much smaller and thinking one day it will be much bigger. So, this is a photo to catalogue its current size as it will get even bigger. p.s Realised I was thinking of this tree from 2017 – Blossom Tree by…
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Continue reading →: Blossom Tree on Salisbury StreetThis tree is on the corner of Salisbury Street and Park Terrace. It’s stunning and so are the willows that are lining the Avon River in Hagley Park right now.
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