I've never really been a keen or good gardener, I create desert effects very well though!! I really enjoy doing clearing gardening, where you can see instant results of the effort you've put in and not so hot on the day to day maintenance kind. However as age increases so does my interest in creating my own garden. Part of it is probably just having my own garden to tend rather than helping Mum with hers, a chore that I had to partake in, and part is wanting to have an edible garden with natives to have native birds around.
Today I took the biggest step forward in my gardening career - I actually planted some seeds!! This is the first time I have tried to propagate my own plants, grass head men excluded, and it felt wonderful. The kids and I collected some Kowhai seeds from around our house for growing and planting in our new home, where ever and when ever that may be. After a little research on how to do it we now have 12 seeds planted in an old egg carton - recycling at work - with some homemade compost and a small collection on wet paper sheets. Making an experiment out of how the two groups go will keep me focused on actually checking them and caring for them. I have also placed them in a prominent spot so that they are not forgotten.
The thought of one day telling people that the trees planted on our property are ones that we collect, planted and cared for is very exciting. I'll keep you all posted on their progress.
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