Another 100 natives for Autumn

A successful exhibition at the Kapiti Gallery during September has meant there is now $500 in the kitty for new planting, this will pay for another 100 natives. While we would love to get them in the ground now, with summer fast approaching, and on the advice of a much wiser gardening/horticultural guru (thank you Alona’s mum) this lot of planting will now happen in Autumn 2020 to give the new plants the best chance of survival.

We have also had the very kind offer from a friend who has said she will pot up the random native seedlings that pop up in her garden that she does not have room for. She is going to save them for us so they can have a chance here. This is so exciting – every little bit helps as it is quite a daunting area to plant out, thank you Anna.

Plant Count: 350

PLANTING A FOREST/LOOKING AFTER A GARDEN
Since moving to Hendersons Line, Marton in June 2017 Sam and Lorraine have planted a huge number of native plants and trees. Eventually they hope to cover most of the site (4 acres) with a diverse mix of plants including plenty of food for the bees and birds, This will be combined with walking tracks and hidden spaces to just sit or stand, listen, catch a breath.