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Hello Kitty Now Has An Organic Farm – we love Hello Kitty!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

If this is what it takes to persuade people to grow their own healthy food, I’m all for it. Gardens are special places, and anyway I love Hello Kitty…….! …..as do my grandchildren Jade and Rayne, here made up as … Continue reading →

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The Pallet Wood Christmas Tree and the Art Studio re-invented…..

Posted on December 14, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

At last! After the house fire,  my Art studio (214 Brooke Drive in Borrowdale Brooke Estate) is repainted, the Living area rebuilt, and paintings are hanging again for viewing! The garden has recovered from the invasion of builders and  under Dad’s … Continue reading →

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Baobab Christmas Tree and Festive Season at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Posted on December 13, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

What a pleasure it is for Clive Stockil and I  to arrive at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, rain imminent, ground steaming in anticipation! Afternoon tea on the deck brings a stunning sight… Out of the thick green canopy that lines the swelling … Continue reading →

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Birding and Impalas; Predators and Art…

Posted on April 25, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

Clive Stockil and I have helped to host some wonderful guests at Chilo Gorge and in Gonarezhou Park over the last few weeks. It has been a very busy time, with Safari guides Thomas Mutombeni, Lionel Muzengi, John Laing, Clive … Continue reading →

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Chilo hornbills in flight, cute spider and aloe spikes….

Posted on January 9, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

6th January: A visit to Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, delivering radios for their communications, gives me a chance to dive into the gardens and catch up with the gardeners there. A sundown visit to the Chivalula Falls is awe inspiring, … Continue reading →

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How to create a key-hole garden | Fossil Rim Blog

Posted on October 18, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

this is a fantastic idea for our low rainfall areas in Zimbabwe, Africa such as Gonarezhou National Park, and Save Valley Conservancy…….providing local vegetable crops and herbs with  minimal carbon footprint… How to create a key-hole garden | Fossil Rim … Continue reading →

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Chilo Gorge Lodge Gardens

Posted on July 29, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Chabaudii Aloes overlook the Save River……   Sabi Star…Adenium obesum is a ‘fat ‘ name for such a beautiful plant!   Arthur Barrie spent months last year creating these stunning rock gardens….   A joyous splash of pure colour….   … Continue reading →

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Moonset and leopard calling at Chilo Gorge ….24th July

Posted on July 24, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

I sit on the deck at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, fresh brewed coffee in hand, and watch the sky brightening as the sun rises behind me over the Save River and the moon sinks in the west. It was full … Continue reading →

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Arthur Barrie 80th birthday 30th April 2011

Posted on April 26, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Since Dad’s 80th birthday, time has flown so fast that it seems as if it was just yesterday that we gathered at 214 Brooke Drive, to give dad a huge surprise… and to celebrate his special day with him. Dad … Continue reading →

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Stripe-bellied Sand Snake makes a meal of an unfortunate Foam Nest Frog

Posted on February 26, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

John and Nadine’s little daughter Kiera, who lives with them at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, is endlessly entranced by all moving creatures, and has a favourite Sand Snake that she sees regularly when she potters around with the Chilo gardeners……. … Continue reading →

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