Saturday 3 April 2010

Toi Tois.


This is a fine display of tassels from one of the toi tois we planted when we moved into this place. They make great wind breaks, give us some privacy and they're fast growing.

15 comments:

Oswald Bastable said...

It HAS been a while since I dropped around!

Karen K said...

They're also beautiful, Gecko. Lovely photo, as always.

Have a wonderful Easter!

KG said...

Yes. Yes it IS a while Os.....;)

Gecko said...

It is some time since you visited OB, you're welcome anytime :)
Thank you Karen :) Our Easter has been spent moving two cords of firewood from the bottom of the section, up hill to the wood shed :(

Oswald Bastable said...

HAve had an apprentice tagging along for the last five monbth, so I haven't been able to sneak away.

How are the Soda Ash supplies holding out? I think I have Friday off...

Gecko said...

We're about half way through it OB, thank you.
Friday sounds fine, are you able to give us a rough time.

KG said...

Good stuff! We'll drag our lazy asses out of bed after Thursday's night shift. It'll be good to see you.
Sounds like you had a long day Os.

Oswald Bastable said...

At this stage, later in the morning, say- after 1000.

If that is too early, later should not be a problem (I used to do night sifts too, so know what coming off them is like!)

Gecko said...

After 10 sounds fine OB, we can fit in with what suits or is easier for you.

Diamond Mair said...

They remind me of what I've always called 'sea oats', mostly in coastal areas, but DOES grow inland ................... they're lovely ....................

Semper Fi'
DM

Gecko said...

They are lovely DM, we have three different tassel colours. I think in some countries they are known as pampas grass.

Oswald Bastable said...

These are the other ones you have:

http://www.anniesannuals.com/plants/plant_display.asp?prodid=2649

Gecko said...

Thanks for that OB :)

KG said...

Erk! I had no idea they grew so big.

Oswald Bastable said...

Here is one of mine:

http://nzinthesticks.blogspot.com/2010/01/cordyline-australis.html