Great excitement this weekend – we’ve planted our hedge that will in time grow to be a stylish surround for our herb and salad bed. Our hedge arrived by courier in two banana boxes – 120 Buxus sempervirens (English Box). The aim is to make an... Loyal blogger readers will remember that our house building dreams haven’t entirely run a smooth course. For new readers, here’s the crux of our story.Anyway, we were out yesterday with the bassets walking the Rimutaka Incline Trail which is a recreational... Although Fortnum and Mason are best of friends when it comes to toys and cuddles there is always a contest or maybe a fight.On our basset walk this week there was no exception as Mason picked up a nice bit of bark to chew and carry as he wandered along the Rimutaka... You’ll remember we’ve been having a few mouse problems. I followed the advice available from friends and the internet and my mouse catching tally has increased to 4.You’d think I’d be pleased. But every time I pick up a shut mouse trap with a... At last the freezing temperatures have gone away. For how long I don’t know but it’s an all round relief in Domestic Executive HQ.There is nothing our basset hounds like more is to sniff the morning dew. It was frozen for them yesterday but this morning we... 