The maori word Koru means new beginnings. I love the way that the fern koru unfurls to unleashes new growth, new life and new strength to nature. This is a notion I’m going to embrace as we herald in the New Year. In years gone by I’ve rather sauntered... I’m reading Monty Don’s Ivington Diaries, an account of his garden over the years. Best known as a gardener this is the book that showcases his writing. He recaptures moments of time in his garden over a number of years rather than one year giving the... As I stood at the Butchers on Christmas Eve I overhead another customer telling him that they were staying at home over the holidays as they had animals and were supervising their neighbours animals. The butcher replied “….seems very fashionable this... If you’re prone to frizzy hair you wouldn’t want to have stayed with us at Kaitoke Acres for the last couple of days. We’ve been shrouded in a blanket of mist, drizzle and rain. If however you’re desperately trying to repair your lawn such... Nothing really prepares you for bringing basset hounds to live with you in your home. Since Fortnum and Mason arrived at Domestic Executive HQ they have caused mayhem and comedy in equal measure. Their adventures have been well documented on this blog. But... 