Every winter since 2013, the Greerton community yarn-bomb their trees. For those not in the know, yarn bombing is when tree trunks are ‘dressed’ in knitted and crocheted yarn. Each tree is affiliated with a charity; people can vote for their favourite tree and that tree’s charity gets a sizable donation.
This year (2020), the theme is ‘Aotearoa (New Zealand): What it Means to Me.” Designs include an Edmond’s Cookbook, a jar of Marmite, and several rugby themed trees.
This last one’s my favourite. I love all the little bees all over it.
If you’re ever in the area at the right time of year, I suggest that you take an hour or two to wander around Greerton and look at the trees.
