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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Bob Ogle's photos

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Every month, we'll display a new feature photo on the front page of the website. If we choose yours, we'll send you a gift voucher worth $60!

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26/04/2011 Clianthus maximus
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Taken October 2010 on shore of Lake Waikaremoana
26/04/2011 Rubus cissoides
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Taken Lake Waikaremoana October 2010
26/04/2011 Clematis paniculata
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Taken October 2010 Lake Waikaremoana
12/12/2009 Ixerba brexioides
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Tawhari flower Urewera N.P. Dec 09
12/12/2009 Elaeocarpus dentatus
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Hinau Flowers Urewera N.P. Dec 09
29/01/2009 Solanum laciniatum
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Poroporo flowers and fruit Jan 08 Whakatane
08/01/2009 Metrosideros perforata
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Perforata Flowering Whakatane Jan.09
08/01/2009 Rhopalostylis sapida
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Nikau Palm Flower/Seedhead Nov.08 Whakatane
08/01/2009 Entelea arborescens
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Whau seed head Whakatane ec.08
03/12/2008 Dacrycarpus dacrydioides
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Kahikatea seedlings emerging forest floor Whakatane Oct. 08
03/12/2008 Cordyline kaspar
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Cordyline Kasper 3 Kings Cabbage Tree Flower Nov. 08 Whakatane
01/11/2008 Pittosporum cornifolium
Submitted by Bob Ogle
01/11/2008 Pittosporum tenuifolium
Submitted by Bob Ogle
31/10/2008 Melicope ternata
Submitted by Bob Ogle
11/09/2008 Sophora tetraptera
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Kowhai Whakatane Sept 08
11/09/2008 Litsea calicaris
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Litsea Calicaris in Flower Whakatane Sept 08
11/09/2008 Litsea calicaris
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Mangeao Flower Whakatane Sept 08
02/07/2008 Dysoxylum spectabile
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Kohekohe in flower Whakatane June 08
07/06/2008 Ixerba brexioides
Submitted by Bob Ogle

Photo taken last Dec. Ruakumara Ranges East Cape
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