7 February ryy 2025, Issue 1246
Love on display Tauranga’s Peter Calkin is convinced he’s been “captured by a mad bromeliad lady”. “There’s bromeliads everywhere and its beautiful,” Calkin said. His wife Margaret admits though that their “small collection”
may be getting out of hand. “We’ve been married 50 years so there must be something there,” she said. Bay of Plenty Bromeliad club members will be holding an annual spectacular
summer display and sale on Saturday, February 15, at the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club. The popular in-trend tropical-style plants thrive in the Bay of Plenty, brightening up
dark spots with highly-coloured foliage, creating year-round interest. It’s no secret that Peter enjoys them as much as his wife. “It’s absolutely the secret of our marriage,” he said. Read more page 22. Photo: David Hall
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