Matariki 2021
Matariki is a time for reflection on the past season and looking forward to the next season. At the Nursery, June has been a time for finishing collecting and sowing seeds and starting to do cuttings. Propagation from cuttings is a skill that’s great to learn as you can apply it to lots of different plants – including fruit bushes, as well as natives. On Fridays until the end of June we will continue to do cuttings as well as lots of tidy up jobs before closing for July and August. Although closed on Fridays we are hoping to run some Apple Pruning and Grafting workshops – so keep a lookout for notices on the News and Events page. Education is continuing with Bronwyn leading our education team – see recent school events at https://www.southlandcommunitynursery.org.nz/news-and-events/. We would also like to acknowledge Otatara Schoolchildren who presented volunteers with yummy biscuits made at the school on a Friday morning in May - see photo below.
On 19 June 2021 we are having a Matariki Family kite making and flying event 4-6pm here at the nursery - we will also be toasting some marshmallows!! For more information contact Bronwyn 021 152 1857. So come along with your family and celebrate the occasion with us – see the poster below.
Chris
Posted: 14 June 2021