Friday, 27 July 2012

Plant a tree on National Tree Day + {Bunnings $100 Giveaway}

Sunday 29th July, is National Tree Day. As a family we are going to plant a few native and fruit (maybe two apple varieties and orange) trees on our farm. It is heavily scrub tree'd across most of our property but not so much around our little home on the hill and the nearby paddocks.

Most importantly ;-) , fortunately, we already have a few shady gum trees (for the hammocks) and a few unknown ones.(My Hammock & I - photos to follow when we get home)

Toyota is celebrating their 13th year of support in Australia’s largest annual tree planting and nature care event, National Tree Day. When my eldest son was a Cub/Scout we joined in a few National tree planting days in our local area.

Toyota Ambassadors encourage communities to help preserve the environment for our future generations.  In attendance this year will be :

Adam Goodes – Captain of the Sydney Swans (AFL)
Bob Corbett – Country musician and 2012 Toyota Star Maker
Brad McEwan – Sports presenter and media personality
Johnathan Thurston – Captain of the North Queensland Cowboys (NRL) and Origin Star
Jonathan Brown – Captain of the Brisbane Lions (AFL)

Kerri-Anne Kennerley – Media personality

Lee Kernaghan – Country music legend Luke Hodge – Captain of the Hawthorn Hawks (AFL)
The McClymonts (Brooke, Sam and Mollie) – Country musicians
Tim Webster – Sports presenter and broadcaster

The sponsorship of National Tree Day sees Toyota’s entire network of more than 200 dealers across the country mobilised to support, participate in, and lead planting activity in their local area. Last year, thousands of Australians planted over 1 million native trees, shrubs and grasses.

Toyota Manager Events, Promotions & Sponsorships, Andrew Wearing says:

“Toyota has proudly sponsored National Tree Day since 2000 as part of its global commitment to sustainability. Our successful, long-standing partnership with Planet Ark can be attributed to our unique grassroots approach; enabling dealerships across Australia to make a real difference in their own community.”
Spokesperson for Planet Ark, Rebecca Gilling adds:

“Toyota has helped Planet Ark build on National Tree Day’s success year-on-year. Its ongoing commitment to the cause and leading community involvement gives individuals, families and local groups the opportunity to do their bit for the environment.”
National Tree Day (Sunday, 29 July) and Schools Tree Day (Friday, 27 July) have been responsible for the planting of more than 17 million native trees and shrubs by approximately 2.5 million volunteers over the years.
 

I received no financial payment for sharing about National Tree Day - I was happy to be involved in spreading the word but the best news is I have one $100 Bunnings Warehouse gift voucher for one reader to purchase and plant native trees, shrubs and grasses in their local area. 
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Leave me a comment and tell me what you would plant , where and /or  why !

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Entries close 11.59pm 10th August 2012.
The most creative comment wins - Judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Prize is not transferable, changeable or redeemable for cash and prize sent out will not be replaced in the event that it is stolen, lost or damaged in transit.

Winner is Pixie - I would plant some more fruit trees so I can feed my family some great organic food

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kerry santillo · 662 weeks ago

I would love to plant a new tree for breast cancer, subsequently every tree thats planted would be a survivor♥♥♥
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Julie Cadusch · 662 weeks ago

We moved into our first Mortgaged home about one year ago. Even though it is 20 years old, our backyard is an open canvas and I personally can not believe we have only planted a Lemon Tree and nothing else, due to finances. The $100 Bunnings Voucher would be a blessing come true so that our family could buy a cherry tree that opens my heart every year with her pink blossom beauty and I could make my Grandma's cherry tart with our very own cherries.
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melinda · 662 weeks ago

I have a miniture lemon tree that i wad given from my Nan's house when she moved out into an oldies home.

Its still in the pot and needs to go into the ground. I would plant this in memory of school holidays spent at my Nan's house.
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Jay · 662 weeks ago

We are thinking of growing some false sarsparilla wonga wonga vine or old man's beard as we need a climber for our 2 yr olds new arch entry to her garden. She is very fond of animals that fly though due to having cats in the neighbourhood we cannot get bird attracting plants so these plants would be good as they are Butterfly attracting.
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mamagrace71 77p · 662 weeks ago

Oh, I would just love to have a wattle tree (I have no idea how realistic that is!) I just love how they smell and their glorious yellow colour. I missed wattle trees when I lived in Japan.
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carmenjohnson889158211 48p · 662 weeks ago

I would plant an avocado tree. Many years ago a friend bought me a lemon tree, a passionfruit vine, a mulberry tree and an avocado tree. All have survived the past few years except the avocado... and I still think we need one. These gifts keep on giving and we are forever reminded of the generosity of an amazing soul with each season. :)
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windicindi 39p · 662 weeks ago

The drought here where we live is very extreme and sad! We are losing plants, bushes
and trees that are several years old. I would love to plant Dogwood and Red Bud Trees in
our back yard...
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Npamz · 662 weeks ago

'Nothing gets better unless someone like you cares an awful lot" - growing trees is such an important and valuable societal responsibility.

This year for my son's 5th birthday (in two days) I will be buying him some lavender bushes as his birthday present - A) they look like "Truffula Trees" B) They bring bees for pollen and Honey C)To help encourage caring for the environment D)To encourage the social commentary from "The Lorax" - Starting with the youngest members of our generation, perhaps just perhaps in time - encouraging this responsibility will make a greener future......

"Plant a seed inside the earth and celebrate the world's rebirth - let it grow one tiny seed" - let it grow.......

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Lynette · 662 weeks ago

I would love to be able to purchase a new flowering gum for my mother's garden. It recently came to the end of it's life and her yard looks barren without it's presence. It was the place under which she would sit with her grand kids and read tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, make up stories about fairies and magic, just cuddle and enjoy the outdoors with the kids.
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Eleise · 662 weeks ago

I would plant a native tree on my mums property for my new step daughter so that she can have trees like all us kids do! It is so nice to see the trees grow as you get older!
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Melanie M · 662 weeks ago

Our neighbors recently chopped down our gorgeous gum trees on our side of the fence so that they could sink a pool:( I would love to plant some fast growing ornamental pears trees for some Autumn Colour, Spring Blossom, and screening the sights our our neighbor in Speedos!!
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Mademoiselle · 662 weeks ago

I would like to plant a frangipani tree...they are my favourite trees in Australia. Frangipani trees are perfect for the Australian climate as they are drought, salt and fire tolerant.
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Elisha · 662 weeks ago

My three year old niece Lucy died two weeks ago and I would love to plant a Wollemi Pine in her name. I'd choose this tree as they are rare and beautiful just like she was. Then as it grew bigger I would decorate it each year with my daughter at Christmas time and send up some pretty lights to our Lucy in the sky with her diamond tiara
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Natalie · 662 weeks ago

We moved house about 6 months ago, into our first place with a backyard and garden. It was neglected a little before us, so i'd love to plant lots of natives out the front and back to replace all the weeds there now!
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Pixie · 662 weeks ago

I would plant some more fruit trees so I can feed my family some great organic food
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Bindi · 662 weeks ago

Fruit tress for sure. My personal dream is to have a quince tree one day. Can you even buy those at Bunnings?
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Kim maxwell · 662 weeks ago

I would plant some native trees at work, anything to beautify the place!
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Rebecca Senyard · 662 weeks ago

I love Bottle Brushes. I love the colour red so that may have something to do with it? Our garden is needing some colour and I would love to add an aussie native to our yard.
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Karly · 662 weeks ago

I'd buy some herbs and veges for master four's kindy. He is so proud when he brings home a single bean, a cherry tomato or a pinch of parsley.
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feroza · 662 weeks ago

Someone advised me to plant a Cherry Laurel to help me with to block out the noise from the highway. My kids are always complaining about the noise especially on Fridays and weekends and it supposedly blocks out the pollution too which would be great for my horrible asthma attacks.
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Penny · 662 weeks ago

I AM going to plant a Casuarina Tree! I have spent the weekend learning all about the plight of the Gloss Black-cockatoo (a rare and endangered parrot) and a Casuarina tree is one of their primary feeding trees. Trees are imperative for our beautiful wildlife species.
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Lisa · 662 weeks ago

I would be planning lots of fruit teas in our garden. We currently have 2 apricot trees but I would love to plant 2 kiwi fruits (a boy and a girl!), a lemon tree (because no garden is complete without a lemon tree), an apple tree (granny smith for cooking and golden delicious because they're so yummy) and a pear tree! I love growing my own fruit for cooking and jam making and everything! Now that I have a baby (he's 2 months old) I would love to have my own fruit growing so that I can also use it to make my own baby food!!!
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yvettebowyer 41p · 662 weeks ago

I would plant an olive tree.. actually lots of olive trees!! I would hope one day to make my own olive oil.. or atleast make some salted olives to munch on!!
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Sparkle and CO · 662 weeks ago

Thank you for caring about our planet! I couldn't do it this year but next year I'll be in with my son. It's very important! I'm a ne follower, now! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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