| February 2005 Maori proverbs, bark, fruit, flowers |
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Welcome to Bushmansfriend February 2005 newsletter .
Bushmansfriend provides products,experiences and information pertaining to NZ Native plants.
Seeds, Photos, Information, Wairakau Stream Guided Walk.
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Proverbs/whakatauki
People use similes and metaphors based on the natural world to describe many of the special characteristics of the human spirit. Contemplate theses literary gems that are indigeneous to New Zealand
Cowardice :"Te waka pukatea,te waka kohekohe" literally the pukatea canoe, the tawa canoe
Both pukatea and kohe kohe have softwoods and are like the coward who will not endure in the fight
"He tawa para,he whati kau tana" literally the pulp of the tawa berry is easily crushed.
Solidarity:"No te mea ra ia,he rakau tawhito, e mauana te taitea i waho ra, e tu te kohiwi" literally in a very old tree you can be certain that the sapwood is on the outside while the heartwood is in the middle. Indicative of a well organised group with the older reliable chiefs in the centre and the young warriors providing the external defence.
Whats new at Bushmans friend
Click on the links below to view
Customer feedback on the guided walk to Whangaroa harbour exploring the botany of the area has been very positive. Bushmansfriend made the front page of the Doubtless Bay Times on January 12th with an article headlined" New Eco Tourism venture".Words and photo by Liz van der laarse.A botanical tour of The Wairakau stream track and a boat trip touring the majestic Whangaroa harbour. Book on line or phone 0800 266685
Whats that Plant?
Three new photo galleries with 150 photos to help with plant identification. Click on the blue link
Bushmansfriend capThese quality caps exhibit the bushmansfriend logo. Ideal for bush or beach.Only $22 plus GST and postage.
How do I grow that Plant?. Cultivation and botanical information on 24 common trees or shrubs.
Native Plant seeds. We have over 65 species of NZ plant seed for sale. The new seeding season is beginning.
Plant of the month
Melicytus ramiflorus, Mahoe, whitey wood. This common shrub or small tree is ideal for attracting native birds to your garden.
Thinking of a holiday in Northland??. Check out these 2 links for superior accomodation. www.totaranorth.co.nz and Mill Bay Motel.
Or enjoy a relaxing houseboat holiday on the magestic Whangaroa harbour.
Best wishes
Contact Details e-mail
Tony Foster
73 Campbell Rd
Totara North
Rd 2 Kaeo
Northland
New Zealand
ph 64 09 4051844
0276805588
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