Last week was the anniversary of when we first came up here to Kerikeri on holiday. A month or so later we decided to move up here and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. No more hectic city traffic, no more noisy noise - now we have more relaxation and quiet. Living in a small town really does suit us better. I remember us seeing lots of Monarch butterflies and a few days ago I saw this rather fat caterpillar on our neighbour's Swan plant on the edge of the footpath, I bet if I go out there now he's probably hanging from his chrysalis.
Yesterday before I started work I cleaned out our vege garden. The spinach I planted last Spring is still going strong and the Calendular and parsley plants have all self seeded. I bought some beetroot seeds and Chives seeds online so those were planted in various spots. We seem to be using herbs alot more especially in cooking so think I'll have a looksie at what else I can buy. Any ideas?
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You know, living in a small town has its benefits. Slower pace and all that but I grew up in small towns and knew from when I was about six or so that I was a city kid.
That year has flown by.
Interesting about the spinach. I was going to pull ours up...but I see it is still growing new leaves. I'll leave it till the summer heat hits it.
My chives, grown from a packet of NZ seeds have finally given up the ghost. They plant lasted over five years. I wonder if I'll find any here. It's not commonly used here.
Oregano, mint, thyme, parsley, dill, lavender and celery are all doing well. I love herbs. And my nasturtiums are blooming. Love nasturtiums and use them in salads.
You must have an ideal growing climate in kerikeri for loads of vegetables. Good luck
I can't believe it's been a year! Nice shot of the monarch, we get butterflies here, but we don't have many plants they lay eggs on.
If I had the chance I'd move. Liveing in a country village is busy, too many people moveing in and too many cars on the road.
Excellent closeup.
I love living in a small town. Our population is 1236 as of the 2016 census.
That really was a good move for you two. It doesn’t seem like a whole year ago!
We each have our own likes and needs. Saw a couple that moved to a small town last year. They are returning to this more urban area cause, "We missed our HEB (a local grocery chain) and Whataburger!"
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