I thought it was time to do another flower post. π Despite the heat, I've got the garden shade cloths up, and my plants are doing just fine. π
Photo 1: My cherry-ice-cream begonia flowers are open.
Photo 2: Got some Double Delight pink-and-yellow roses open too. π
Photos 3, 4 & 5: Pansies and pink begonia flowers are doing just fine too. π
Photo 6: I've also got some white Nigella flowers open, and some blue ones yet to open. π
Photo 7: I've also discovered a white hollyhock flower open on one bush while doing this photo shoot!
Photo 8: Red begonias flowering.
Photo 9: A pink hollyhock flower - I saw the first one open on Sunday, today I see more open.
Photos 10 & 11: Dark pink and white carnations - the first few opened on Sunday, there are more open today.
Photos 12 & 13: Yellow Calendulas. I've got quite a few of these flowering.
Photo 14: Blackberry flowers & immature fruit.
Photos 15 & 16: My yellow miniature rose with a couple of buds - no flowers on that bush open yet, but soon will be!
Photo 17: One of my two surviving strawberry plants, with its flowers and fruit. I've been eating a few berries off it already - will buy some more strawberry plants to add to my two when Bunnings opens, in order to get more fruit. π
Photo 18: My blue daisies - they are a sky blue azure colour. π
Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealandβs only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special.
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5.6% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
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45.9% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
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4.9% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao MΔori kai
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36.7% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
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6.9% MΔori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
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Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.3% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.7% Other - I'll share below