Today I planted a taupata seedling out on the park. First I used a sledgehammer to make an indentation in the rock below my fence. Then I added soil and mulch and lovingly planted the shiny-leaved little thing, staking it and piling some rocks back on to guard against the ferocious wind – and the... Continue Reading →

Welcome to my new web-page. I have avoided social media up to now, but perhaps at 85 years of age and a new book coming out – Harbouring – it’s time to dip my toe in! My tech-savvy daughter Lynn has set me up very competently. From time to time I’ll tell anyone who happens... Continue Reading →