One of the enduring memories of my childhood in New Zealand is the magnificent summer displays of hydrangeas in older style gardens and parks. Gardeners can famously influence the colour of the flowers by altering the ph of the soil, although they do come in a number of colours. They flower vigorously all summer, and respond well to a severe winter pruning. We have quite a few very happy examples here in our garden....this is a lovely pale blue to white one!
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A couple of miles away is Anderson Park - a stately manor in the Georgian style built in the early part of the last century, and bequeathed to the city about sixty years ago. I like this image of the flowers, foxgloves possibly, and if you look closely you may spot another bumble bee on the wing between courses of his meal. Analogue photo!
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AuthorSteve Mitchell has had a varied and busy career including stints as a carpenter and builder, police constable, air traffic controller, commercial pilot and businessman, almost always more than one thing at the same time. Seeking a simpler life, he came to Bluff, the southernmost town in New Zealand, and for the first five years lived simply and happily in a 115 year old historic home, with half an acre of developing garden and orchard. Now very happily married to the most amazing lady, Steve lives in nearby Invercargill, gardening, photographing and playing music. He still works in the Aerospace Industry, and he is very grateful to his Creator! Categories
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