A change of scenery and some fresh air was needed today and we headed to Battle Hill, Pauatahanui.
It is a working farm, run by the Greater Wellington Regional Council but it is also a historic site and includes various areas of regeneration.
These lovely tree ferns (Pongas) were on the edge of a large area of regenerating native bush. I love tree ferns and enjoyed the light and the way the ferns shifted and moved in the breeze.
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Very attractive fern pictures. I always feel cool when I look at the pungas.
Thanks Juliet. This was only part of an extensive stand of pungas. They are very special and restful.
I love tree ferns – they are so pre-historic, aren’t they?
They are pre-historic looking especially when the dead leaves hang off the trunk. I’m glad you like them too Marianne:-)
Makes me long for sweet summer days
The ferns are lovely to be amongst and always seem to cool the air around them.
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I love ferns. We grow them in the garden but they do not become trees.
I love all ferns too Judy and they seem to like our climate here in New Zealand. The tree ferns are very special.
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What a beautiful forrest. And the trees are fascinating.
Missed this post on my blogroll. Don’t know why.
Our ferns are very special here. I particularly like the tree ferns. The Silver Fern is worn with pride on our national team’s uniforms.