photos and updates

As you can see, this is the garden project, on the move.

Everything that wasn't given away to be grown or used somewhere else,

was packed up on the trailer, probably several times!

The deck garden was completely packed up and moved, leaving a bare, bleak space,

and all of the outside gardens were removed, according to the landlord's wishes.

Personally I think it looks a little sad and bereft, and honestly it was a shame to see all that hard work have to be take down, just because of someone's hunger for cold hard cash.

Still, them's the breaks, and people have to live the way they choose, and take whatever comes of it I guess. It has been a blessing for my household, as we are now settled in a cosy, warm, comfortable, and less expensive place, with greater potential, and only two minutes' slow walk from the sea! We have moved to the Bay of Plenty, which sounds and feels much more auspicious all round. Of course there are challenges - moving house, especially to a completely new area, is always a mission. However, Bay of Plenty is right! There are masses of avocado orchards, kiwi fruit orchards, vineyards, and an organic orchard growing all sorts, right at the end of my road! The neighbours are friendly and helpful, the weather has been so blissful we were swimming in the sea right up until just past Easter, and I have successfully auditioned for a part in a local community theatre, which means that very soon I will be treading the boards! A dream come true indeed.

I also have sunflowers and pumpkins growing, which is amazing because they are completely out of season! It has been so warm and sunny, I am going to keep them under cover, and try to kid them that it's a very long slow spring, so that they will be ready to grow big and strong when it's their time. My new house has a beautiful rosemary bush, which was a big reason for moving in, and also lots of mint, and heaps of little yellow cherry tomatoes. I have put in a winter garden of lettuce, broccoli, and spinach, and will be adding silverbeet and beetroot seedlings very soon. Watch this space for photos...

happy gardening,

Lou

luddite country

hey to all, I have moved house, finally, and me and the animals are gradually settling in. However - no internet access! am working on it, but won't be up and running for a little while yet unfortunately. Hey to Kat, have sent you an e-mail back, hope it gets to you - and to Cat in the UK, sent you one too, hope it got there! love to all, and happy gardening

St Jude

well there have been many miracles on the road in the last month. There will be a full update, with photos, in the very near future. However, I would just like to thank all family, friends, and supporters, who have made the last month do-able, and I would really like to thank St Jude for so many miracles! Here, for those in need, is his prayer:

"May the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Be Adored and Glorified, Loved and Preserved,
Throughout the World, Now and Forever.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for Us,
St Jude, Worker of Miracles,
St Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, Pray for Us"

say this prayer nine times a day, for nine days, and by the ninth day your prayer will be answered. Publication must be promised.

Thank you St Jude!

happy gardening, lou

up up and away!

Up, up, and away!

I am in the last week of packing and getting ready to move. Shifting day is this weekend, so only five or six more sleeps left here.

I have been busy dismantling and packing up the garden:















so that it is ready to come with me.

The Fabulous Woofer caravan is up for sale, to help finance the move:













check out www.trademe.co.nz, listing number 435278752 for more information.

I have been preparing Sally the Cat for his third house move,

and going exploring for our new home, in the beautiful Western Bay of Plenty,

with Max the Dog

and the newest addition to the household, Little Bobby

who was dog-tired after his big day at the beach!

It has been a full-on two months, and I am looking forward to our next adventure; finding the space for, and building, the new garden and chook-home, and growing heaps more. This really will be the New Project Grow!

Watch this space, and happy gardening

lou