i can't remember who couldn't believe how big the calla lilies are in new zealand, but here is a picture of one that is the size of my head. and i have been told i have a big head (thank you boocifer, kevin, ross, et cetera).

this calla lily was a weed. a weed, for crying out loud. see how new zealand is often too good to be true? robin and i are lucky little birds. robin is actually a bird.

also, you should visit robin's picasa album because she is a good girl and actually uploads pictures. just trust that everything she has taken a picture of, i have it too, just a much poorer shot and on a terrible quality chinese purchased camera.

http://picasaweb.google.com/RobinEFail

yesterday there was a moment when i got to say, "in one arm i've got a hugcrow, and in the other i've got some worm tea."

let me explain.

"hugcrow" is the term we have developed for robin when she is being the sweetest lady waiting for a hug. yesterday she was standing by the pumpkin patch while i watered it in a very scarecrow position. when i asked her if she was a scarecrow, she responded that she was a hugcrow. hugcrows get hugs. check.

on to the worm tea. worm tea is created in a giant keg looking thing where worms swim around in mulch and rich dirt and water and then poop out all of the yummy nutrients for the garden. all you have to do is tap that thing, fill up your watering can with worm tea, and you are bound to have a beautiful garden. see how easy life can be with worm tea?

love,
maggie