1st July

…typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’ Itoa orientalis Itoa orientalis Lomatia tinctoria Lomatia tinctoria The stand is in memory of David Knuckey and his achievements as one of the greatest plant showmen who…

25th May

…of recently potted Lomatia ferruginea. Lomatia ferruginea Embothrium lanceolatum seedlings have germinated well and are now being pricked out and potted in small pots. Embothrium lanceolatum seedlings Embothrium lanceolatum seedlings…

3rd February

…last leaves fell only in mid-December. Magnolia dealbata Lomatia tinctoria had a few seeds but they have shed and we have missed them. Lomatia tinctoria A perfect flower on Rhododendron…

23rd June

…car fire The strong southerly winds have covered the beach with green seaweed. green seaweed 3 swifts seen and heard all week over the lawn. Only one youngster? Lomatia ferruginea…

16th March 1897 – 2020

…enjoy. Rhododendron siderophyllum Rhododendron siderophyllum A frog sunning itself under a Lomatia bush. frog Podocarpus totara is a 200 year old tree with an enormous trunk. Podocarpus totara Podocarpus totara…