Today only the fruit stalks remain. The odd fruit that has been missed will gradually get picked by us , ( they will extra ripe and tasty ) the birds will eat a few. The whole growing cycle will start again.
Absolutely fascinating - you never think what goes into producing something when you take it off the shelf in the supermarket - thanks for sharing Ali :o)
Quilting is a wonderful hobby for me. I love the beautiful fabric and colours - my artistic side comes alive.
I have lived in Te Puna near Tauranga
since 1978. Recently retired after 40 years working on our own small orchard where we grew Kiwifruit and Avocados for export. We have a large garden and grow many fruit, nuts, vegetables and flowers.Our new property runs down to an estuary.. When I was young I was a teacher and particularly liked teaching art. I have also worked in the Kiwifruit Industry in Quality Control and Auditing. I love to create and am currently passionate about patchwork and quilting. I sew by hand and using my Bernina Aurora 440 machine.
* All photos enlarge by clicking. * PLEASE do not use my photos or words without my permission.
Tauranga Patchwork and Quilters Group, who meet at the Art and Craft Centre every 2nd and 4th Friday 10 am till 3pm and 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights 7.30pm.( contact me for more info )
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Absolutely fascinating - you never think what goes into producing something when you take it off the shelf in the supermarket - thanks for sharing Ali :o)
Thanks for being so informative, terrific photos, and I am glad you had a good harvest. Time for sewing now???? aubirdwoman
The vines look a little sad now their full fruit is all gone. Sounds like you had a wonderful harvest.
Thanks for sharing your harvest with us. It will make me think a little more now when I pick up a Kiwi fruit to buy in the supermarket.
What fun learning about the business of growing Kiwis! Never knew most of this stuff.
Thanks for the visit - I'll be back to study your quilting when I have more time.
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