Latin name Dipsacus fullonumDetails Fast growing tall flowering plant that needs no care or attention. Values include: wind break, shade plant, water holding plant, soil improvement / stabilisation, biomass production, insect habitat, food source for birds, ornamentalDrought tolerance Perennial Tags annualbirdsbiomassPrice $3.90100 seedsForest layer herbaceousPropigation method Sow directWind tolerance high
While cutting wood the other day I uncovered a nest containing 14 quail eggs. These birds are common round here and apparently make good eating so I transfered the eggs under a clucky hen in the hopes she will hatch them out.November 29, 2009quailbirdseggsincubate
Details Seen sitting here in one of the older plum trees, one of the local wood pidgin helps thin blossoms before flying heavily to the next tree.Date September 18, 2014Tags kereruplumblossomsorchardnative birds
Bird Safety - The clown cat
Gibson had been catching an unfortunate number of birds over the winter months (as well as mice which we are greatfull for) so something had to be done.
He doesn't seem to mind his bright 'bird safety' collar.August 04, 2010Gibsonbirds
Tagasaste (tree lucerne)
Latin name Chamaecytisus palmensisDetails Fast growing, drought resistant nitrogen fixer (legume). This small tree has white flowers which are loved by bees, bumblebees and native pigeon. Grown as a nurse or support tree during the establishment of more long term tree plantings. Useful as a quick canopy / umbrella over citrus, avocados etc. or used as physical scaffold for climbers such as grape, kiwifruit etc. Good firewood from mature trees.
Pour hot water over the seeds and soak for 24 hours before planting into course sand.Nitrogen fixer Perennial Tags perennialtreelegumebirdsbeesPrice $3.9050 seedsFlowers WhitePropigation method Sow pot / tray
