Nature

We spotted a new bird in the garden this week - this is one we've never seen before. It's a Spur Winged Plover and they are widespread throughout New Zealand. Much like the Pukeko they like to wade through wetlands and grass looking for tasty morsels to eat. 

I popped into our local garden centre last week to look for new plants. I need to go back again this week and buy some more Lavender plants.

I ended up buying this insect/bee house which is now sitting tied to an old tree stump in the front garden but I may move it to the tree above the vegetable garden as I have herbs, different vegetables and flowers there. I believe in companion planting rather than using nasty pesticides and sprays.

EDITED TO ADD: I've been visiting blogs this morning and I've had trouble commenting on some, I will keep trying to get to you. And all of the comments I've received so far are going into the spam folder. Hopefully its only a brief glitch.

Linking up with Through my lens, Tuesday Treasures, My corner of the world and Wordless Wednesday.