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Kiaora ano and Hello again
Winters well upon us and while it may not be ideal being out and about in the New Zealand bush, this means you should have more time to read about it.
Whats new this month:
Divaricating plants. Read about the theories that explain this New Zealand plant phenomena here
Juvenile and adult form. Another intriguing feature of New Zealand plants here
Germination strategies. New Zealand native plant seeds can be classified into a number of groups, based upon germination strategies. Species sorted by the methods useful for germination here
What others have said about Whangaroa here
Whangaroa harbour is one of those places you just have to see for yourself. Enjoy these comments about the beauty and splendour of New Zealands most scenic harbour.
But, don't just read about it !!! click here to experience it.
New photos:
Your Lion eyes. I made the back page of the herald again.see photo here
Send your mate an e-card courtesy of the Department of Conservation here . Great nature photography.
DOC imitates nature to save threatened plant. DOC is imitating nature in an attempt to save the threatened native mistletoe growing at Miranda, south of Auckland.Read about it here
Plus all the usual great content....
Native plant seeds for sale and germination strategies.60 species. Growing native plants from seed is fun, value for money, rewarding and helps the environment.
Species information, :Advice and hints on identification and cultivation of 44common genera or species.Many new species added this month
Photo galleries of New Zealand native plants fruits, bark, wood, flowers. Appreciate the intrinsic beauty of NZ's flora.
Slide shows are full of information for teachers and all levels of students. Ideal for the living world strand: "Making sense of the special features of NZ's flora and fauna".
Newsletter Archive. Have you missed previous panui.
Surfers friend. Absolutely nothing to do with plants.
Links to other web sites with information about New Zealand plants
Wairakau stream guided bush walk and boat trip Experience Whangaroa's natural heritage, Botany, Geology and History.
Contact : Tony Foster 73 Campbell Rd. Totara North RD2 Kaeo
Northland New Zealand
Phone: 09 4051844 0800 266685
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