Tree farming is common in most NZ areas, although pines grow the best in the Bay of Plenty area.
Newly planted pine trees
Tree farm, middle left
Mature trees on hillside
ABC Wednesday - T
5/30/13
5/28/13
5/25/13
monarchs
I thought our weather had messed up the monarchs' breeding patterns until I did a little research and found out that there are several generations and not all of them migrate. I was absolutely astounded to find these hanging in a sunny spot on trees in a park in Hawera.
another unidentified flower
Floral Love
Little Things Thursday
5/23/13
parking meter art
These sit along the sidewalk footpath in New Plymouth. I thought they added a bit of fun to the business area.
5/22/13
5/20/13
5/19/13
begonias galore!
With a long, dry (and wonderfully comfortable to me) summer behind us, my begonias are still blooming like it's spring!
5/11/13
5/7/13
woody and the flowers
Woody is a little guy that Hubby made and he sits on the bridge across a little creek.
5/6/13
5/5/13
5/1/13
marsland hill
Marsland Hill is in New Plymouth, Taranaki, and affords a great view of the city and shoreline. The hill has an interesting history for those interested. You can click here to read about it.
There are memorials to fallen soldiers all across New Zealand. This fountain on Marsland Hill was dedicated to those in the Boer War (1899-1902). In 1979 it was moved to a pedestrian mall and then back in 1997 when the mall closed. For inscriptions, click here.
This memorial is for those lives lost in the Taranaki Land Wars. Click here for the story.
This carillon was built by George Kibby as a memorial to his wife Mabel. It plays 4 times a day and has a range of about 25 songs. Carillon photos by Hubby.
