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Kiaora ano and Hello again
Mid winters been and gone and I notice the flowers buds beginning to form on the Kowahi. A sure sign springs just around the corner. In the bush, Alseuosmia banksii (karapapa) is flowering and produces a particularly attractive perfume. Its a shame you can't smell this photo.
This month:
A new search function. I have found that google search gives the best results for a keyword search of Bushmansfriend. Try it here
Customers testimonials What others have said.
Two new articles added to NZ trees and shrubs: the Nikau palm and Nothofagus or NZ Beech. Do you know how to identify New Zealand's Beech trees?
A restructured website. Smarter colours and page layout with a simpler navigation structure. A new photo gallery introduction page here.
Options for experiencing Whangaroa's natural world: The western arm of Whangaroa harbour is only accessible by foot or by boat. Select the experience thats right for you. Guided walk and boat trip, freedom walk and boat pick up only, by arrangement for schools, walking and social clubs and larger parties.Click here for details.
Conservation Week 2005 activities. Discover what Conservation Week (1-7 August) activities are happening near you
New photos:
Check out this surf2surf link for a photographic essay of coastal and surfing scenes in Whangaroa county
Rere bay looking east down Pekapeka bay and towards the heads.
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.
Dusk on midwinters day; from my house
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