The bassets have been very camera shy of late. It’s not like them to be so coy but who can blame them after we left them behind for 5 weeks whilst we travelled to the other side of the world. They have most definitely returned to their usual rhythm of life... In the muddle of getting back into the domestic executive rhythm after my long break away planting for this seasons kitchen produce has been a little delayed. With the fine weather and an extra day this weekend there were no more reasons to procrastinate. It was... It’s not been a pretty sight in the potager for a while but the near perpetual rain since we came home has delayed the much needed clear up. With the fine weather and a whole day to devote to my growing patch it was time to take the plunge and get things... I was kicked out of domestic science at school because it clashed with art. Over the years I’ve convinced myself that had I chosen domestic science over art I would now be a more proficient baker. Regretfully I was kicked out of art for some reason I... Labour Day weekend is the traditional time that kiwis take to their gardens and start to knock them into shape. It’s time to plant out your vegetable plants and start to think about your flower beds for the summer. With the onset of some good weather it was... 