New Zealand Archives

Commemorative Postage Stamps of Captain Cook’s Voyage to New Zealand

“The 18c stamp showed Dr. Solander. He was the botanist aboard the ‘Endeavour,’ with a native plant bearing his name and known locally as the Matata.” November 8, 1969 The Johnson City Press, out of Johnson City, Tennessee, reported on a new batch of postage stamps out of New Zealand that commemorated the bi-centenary of…

Remembering New Zealand Botanist Lucy Cranwell and her Botany Trots for Students

“Lucy Cranwell served as the curator in Auckland for 14 years. During that time, she collected over 4,000 plants for the herbarium and created something she adorably called “Botany Trots.” August 7, 1907 On this day, New Zealand botanist Lucy Cranwell was born. Lucy’s father and mentor was a trained nurseryman. She grew up…

Seeds of Knowledge: New Zealand’s Market Gardening Masterclass

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 17, 2019 On this day, dear gardeners and aspiring agrarians, a most extraordinary event unfolds in the verdant hills of New Zealand. The Green Cauldron Farm, a veritable Eden of innovation, hosts…