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Bush restoration
Articles regarding the work to improve the woodland area of the garden and the native New Zealand plants within, as well as visits to local reserves to discover the plants living there.
Wins and losses - butterflies, wildlife & plants
An update on all the wins and losses recently in the garden: Butterflies, wildlife & plants
Jan 114 min read
Planting natives for wildlife habitats
The planting of native shrubs and trees has taken months, but they help the garden become a better wildlife haven.
Sep 8, 20254 min read
Butterfly predators: Praying mantis
All praying mantis eat butterflies, but South African mantis also eat New Zealand mantis. This means war.
Aug 23, 20253 min read
Possums in the garden!
Turns out there is lots going on at night in the garden. Possums are sauntering around.
Aug 9, 20253 min read
What's going on at night?
A new trail camera helps me uncover the answers to the garden's great mysteries
Aug 3, 20252 min read
Chew cards underline rat problem
I put chew cards out to test for predators. The rats let me know just how many of them were still in the garden.
Jul 20, 20253 min read
Dead hedge and (tiny) nettle bed
Our not quite Insta-worthy dead hedge and definitely not butterfly worthy nettle bed is constructed
Jun 8, 20253 min read
Planting for bush restoration and erosion prevention
I want to choose native plants that belong in this habitat, but I need to plant for erosion as well. Why I'm a native plant hypocrite.
Mar 8, 20257 min read
Bed of Nettles
New Zealand has a range of native nettles, which admiral butterflies need for food and which I'm incapable of growing.
Dec 14, 20244 min read
You dirty rat!
How I found out what introduced predators are in my garden and why they are a problem.
Dec 7, 20245 min read
What grows up, must come down
The garden is filled with pest plants and we needed help. I also manage to talk butterflies, 'cos that's how I roll.
Nov 28, 20243 min read
First steps in creating a wildlife garden
I write a project plan and bioblitz the garden. I rave about iNaturalist.
Nov 17, 20243 min read
Creating a haven for Auckland's wildlife
Introduction to the garden & planned projects for butterflies & wildlife. Start reading here.
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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