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iceland poppy 01-230x153The lovely Iceland Poppy, Papaver nudicaule, is a garden favourite well known to ancient Greeks and Egyptians. In Switzerland the flowers were used to tell the future.

A petal was placed in the palm of the left hand and quickly smacked with the right.

If the petal burst with a popping sound reminiscent of a kiss upon the cheek this signified that a lover’s affections were sincere. No popping sound meant the affair was heading for the compost heap.

During Medieval times a gift of bright red, orange and yellow poppies was said to cheer or console someone in low spirits.

These sweetly scented Arctic perennials are still considered a great antidote to depression by many gardeners as they are often the most colourful and beautiful cut flowers in the winter and early spring garden.

For a cheerful display established seedlings should be planted now in a sunny, sheltered spot. Perfectly drained, light loam and sandy soils are best.

Transplant carefully, giving each plant plenty of room. Pick the nodding buds just as they raise their heads and begin to show colour.

To keep them from wilting plunge the cut stems Into a few centimetres of near boiling water for a minute. Soon the buds will pop open like emerging butterflies eager to brighten the most depressing day.

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About us

dale-john 01-100x66 Dale Harvey and John Newton met in Melbourne Aust. in 1981. Since then they both men have supported each others careers while also building and maintaining their own. Read about how they were able to turn their joint careers into one and creating a dream of a better world starting in their own local community.

Media & Publications

host daffodils-100x66The following articles are a small part of the many published editorials on or about both Dale Harvey and John Newton.

Plus the property affectionately nick named by the people of New Zealand, as the
"Quarter Acre” Paradise gardens.

Awards & Credits

HOPE Trust-100x66This is a collection of Appreciation Certificates, Local and Overseas Awards with Acknowledgments presented to Dale Harvey and John Newton over the many years of their joint careers.
Plus the Launch and Registration
of The H.O.P.E. Trust
The Healing of Planet Earth.

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Mangere East 2024
Auckland New Zealand

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