Check these out from Jaime Walsh, a local garden fan. She has a really good eye and a great zoom lens! The pics are linked to her Flickr photostream. I especially like the one of Wax-eyes tasting new cherry blossoms below. [More]

Despite the mid winter weather we have been subject to lately, there are still a few creatures about we might not expect to see otherwise. This somewhat bedraggled butterfly was near the top of the gardens by the Camellia courtyard. It had found one of the few warm spots and despite the interest of several [More]

We are off to the picnic at the Hamilton gardens today! DJ has no idea, but the day is stunning and I expect that the turnout will be huge! Better pack some snacks . Tell you what, I know its short notice, but this is running all afternoon, so if your keen, maybe we will [More]

Yesterday I was privileged to watch The Chain perform an open air concert at at the Lakeside Court in the Hamilton Gardens. So far I have to say a real highlight of the Summer festival! Superb skills and a well pitched sound system brought out a great performance, which was appreciated by the strong crowd. [More]

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This pic is from the main rose gardens at Hamilton Gardens, a nice spot for a picnic or just for the kids to run about! This rose is gorgeous, Despite the simple flower, it arrives in masses and captures many of the best colours all in one show [More]

It was a bit cloudy and we just had some rain when I captured this rose, Just before it really opens up, into a large (~10cm) spread [More]

This is one of the most intensely colored roses I have ever seen! Wow! [More]

Here is a pretty, delicate rose. The peach colours last for ages, and all the flowers on this variant have really delicate petal structures. Stunning I say! Christmas day went off without a hitch, which was really good. DJ was able to see all his cousins and tomorrow we will visit with the great grandparents [More]

Here’s a pic I took in Rotorua, after a short spring rain. This was one of those pics that you don’t realize about until later. Took me pleasantly off guard when I downloaded it off the camera. [More]