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Berries

A destroyed shadehouse became the best idea we've ever had. The story of our berry house: from storm damage, to annual harvest.

A destroyed shade house becomes one of the best ideas we've ever had.

An epic annual-job with a worthwhile reward.

Broken shadehouse after a storm

What do we do with a broken shadehouse?

After a big storm recently, we’ve had to re-evaluate what we do with our shadehouse.

Sunset 22 December 2021

Five things I did this summer

A catch-up looking at the things I’ve been up to over the summer break.

The berry house, August 2022

The berry house

We’ve finally planted our collection of cane berries into the ground!

A complete and tidy berryhouse with the door closed

Tidying the berry house

The berries are flowering, so it’s time to secure the berry house against birds. If only it were that simple!

My happy place - the garden

My happy place

3 years ago I wrote about my frustration at my new garden. Today, it is my happy place.

Monthly shot of the property taken July 2023.

Befores and afters

A look at how far we’ve come since we purchased The Outpost.

A whole lot of dahlia flowers.

Summer update

A few of the things I’ve been up to over my summer break.

Inside the berryhouse after the 2024 clean up

Another year in the berry house

The annual task of tidying up the berry house is upon me!

Peas growing up a trellis with our maunga, Orotere, in the background.

The garden in winter 2025

A wander around the garden highlights in winter 2025.

A pile of lemons in a red bucket.

Weekly diary

A look at a random winter’s week in my life.