February 2021 update

Shade is where it is at right now.

Temperatures are rising very early in the day so have been getting up extra early to get work done before the heat kicks in. Up until recently the weather has been a good mix of sunny and rainy days so the little plants have been doing well. The grass has turned crispy, and finally stopped the mad mad growth so there is a bit of a mowing breather to be had.  There is a fire ban in place now.

Since October a lot more mulch was put in place and seems to be helping the new plants get established with minimal watering, still remembering to water the babies coming on in pots, they have a nice shady spot by the glasshouse and the bigger ones will find their place once the first good rains of Autumn arrive.

The studio is crazy busy with several shows in the pipeline. Paintings, Solace and Into the Blue found their home in Whanganui this month so there will be some money in the kitty for new Autumn plants.

Plant Count: 550+

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.