Springvale, Wanganui, NZ - these are my lovely vegetable and flower gardens at the home of my exchange partner and now my home until July 2nd. I can just go outside and pick tomatoes, green peppers, carrots, spinach and lettuce. There are also roses, clematis and tropical plants surrounding the deck and herbs just beside the patio doors so when I cook a batch of spaghetti sauce I can add fresh herbs.