26 Nov Scarecrow Christmas Cakes are in!
Thunderclaps and sheet lightning herald torrents of rain as I write this; the dog is...
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24 Oct A New Leaf
Last weekend we planted a bee and insect garden. Well, we have the forest which...
27 Aug A French Escape
We have been enjoying a very special 'Tour de (un petit peu de) France' en Vélo in the Dordogne region....
10 Aug Yum Things at Scarecrow
We had an unusual and long ferry trip this week, through the low blanket of...
12 Jul Midwinter Cheer
Hello from Alison We have been to some fabulous events in Auckland recently, including Verdi's Requiem...
30 Jun Matariki Nourishment
Mānawatia a Matariki! We enjoyed a beautiful pre-dawn walk on Saturday morning with the Waiheke Walking...
11 May A Seasonal Change
Hello from Alison I'm conscious that in these newsletters I've regularly discussed the tempo of the...
01 May The Story of Borneo Bags
Kiwi handbag enterprise helps semi-nomadic Borneo tribe - RNZ Handwoven Penan Bags from Borneo Bags are...
29 Apr Mother’s Day and May Magic
Recently we joined friends, family, neighbours and volunteers to pick their olive crops. Pickers included all...
14 Apr Long Easter Weekend Incoming
Hooray! There is a HOLIDAY weekend on its way. Don’t feel you have to work too hard...
30 Mar Celebrate Easter with Scarecrow
The first quarter of 2022 is nearly at an end - where is the year...
16 Mar It’s All Greek To Me
The sun continues to bathe us in warmth, the quality of the light changing incrementally...