Kōwhai babies

I spent half the day today working in the shade house. First job was to take the bigger plants outside so they can harden off ready for planting in the winter. The other job was to repot some kōwhai seedlings. They will hopefully be ready for next winter's planting. The native birds love kōwhai - the tūī especially flock to the plants for the nectar, and at times the wood pigeon (kererū) eat the tiny leaves.

[Peter]

Look’s like you have been busy Dianne I sure they will all make it:)

[Joan Robillard]

A lot of work nice photo.

[Brian]

Fruits of your labours

[Wylie]

they do look healthy

[Lou Ann]

You put your shade house to good use! I look forward to your photos of birds benefiting from the fruits of your labor.

[Diana]

That looks and sounds like back breaking work to me! Great shot of all the seedlings.

[Fisher Family]

That looks like a huge amount of work - a lovely display!

Ian

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice😊

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Busy lady - the birds will love returning to your garden

[KoalaGardens🐨]

terrific

[carol white]

Lovely

[Pat Knowles]

They look healthy seedlings. Lots of them too……are they trees or shrubs?

[Dianne]

@happypat they grow into trees and they have clusters of bright yellow bell-like flowers.

[Beverley]

Fabulous

[Dorothy]

A lovely tree when grown, nice to see them small.