Little Oak

We’ve been growing this beautiful little Oak tree from seed. “Oak symbolises strength, endurance, power and ancient wisdom. The oak tree’s strong roots penetrate deeply into the earth, anchoring it firmly in place. Like the backbone of the earth, its … Continue reading

Gull Bird

Just a gull bird hanging out on a post. The classic red-billed gull or tarāpunga, (also known as silver gull, tarapunga, mackerel gull, Jackie (Chathams), akiaki, seagull, redbilled gull, red billed gull), are found in most coastal locations throughout New … Continue reading

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

Pūkeko

Last weekend we saw this beautiful Pūkeko wandering through some tall grass. We stopped to say hello and he gave us this look as if to say “what are you looking at!?” According to Te Ara – “Pūkeko are closely … Continue reading

Sarracenia Purpurea – Friend

Sarracenia Purpurea – Friend

Found this wee guy hanging out at the openings of my Sarracenia Purpurea pitchers, stealing flies or? Who knows, cute either way haha! Thanks for visiting. x