Drosera Binata

Drosera binata, commonly known as the forked sundew or fork-leaved sundew. It is a large, perennial sundew native to south-eastern Australia and New Zealand.

Longtailed Mealybug

Good morning 🙂 I had an unwanted visitor on my Hoya Polyneura, as far as I can tell she is the only one but I have not properly looked. She was very cool to photograph though, so beautiful and alien … Continue reading

Southern Cemetery – Dunedin, New Zealand

Southern Cemetery – Dunedin, New Zealand

Evie, Kelly and I took our cameras out for a beautiful walk through Southern Cemetery. Here are several photos I took. Even in the rain this cemetery is just so surreal. Peace and tranquillity. The Southern Cemetery (near the Oval, … Continue reading

Federation Daisy – Summer Stars

Federation Daisy – Summer Stars

Hello! I hope you’re having a splendid day! I just love Daisies, they’re so beautiful. This one is one of my favourites. Thank you for visiting. Take care.

Gerbera

Gerbera

Hello, I hope you’re well. One final photo as we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in the new year! I wish you many blessings and happiness for 2025. Happy New Year! Thanks for visiting 🙂 x The Year Ella … Continue reading

Nigella – Love in a Mist – Seed Pod

Nigella – Love in a Mist – Seed Pod

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Alexander

Alexander

In love with this beautiful Alexander rose. Photos do not show just how vibrate and on fire this rose is. Another beautiful rose acquired with the help of Lara at Kings Plant Barn in Auckland.

Happy 75 Year Anniversary to the IOL!

Today is the 75th anniversary of the very first intraocular lens implantation, done on a 45 year old woman, by British ophthalmologist Harold Ridley on 29th November 1949. During World War 2, Dr Ridley noticed that injured pilots who had … Continue reading

Charlotte

Charlotte

Hello 🙂 I hope you had a great day today! A couple of months ago, I was looking for roses with particular names, “Wild Eve” and “Alexander” (for both the kids) and “Charlotte” (for my nana). Lara at Kings Plant … Continue reading