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Post by fynbos on Jun 22, 2013 1:58:45 GMT -5
Hi I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Levi and I am in East Bay. I mostly do hobby ethnobotany and non-profit garden education. My main focuses are the Fynbos/Karoo regions of South Africa, Adelaide/Perth regions of Australia, and upcountry Ethiopia.
Currently researching on spices, herbs, and other flavorings (Buchu, Lemon Myrtle, Corrima, etc...) but also interested in more Mediterranean climate appropriate design focused on Palms and fodder shrubs using little irrigation.
Thanks for reading, I hope to exchange a lot of ideas on this forum!
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Post by YoungAllotmenteer on Jun 23, 2013 6:38:23 GMT -5
Welcome Fynbos! I work with a range of Fynbos species as a cut flower supplier in the UK (Primarily Protea & Leucospermum with foliages), it is a fascinating region and I hope to visit with work this year!
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Post by fynbos on Jun 24, 2013 1:39:50 GMT -5
Welcome Fynbos! I work with a range of Fynbos species as a cut flower supplier in the UK (Primarily Protea & Leucospermum with foliages), it is a fascinating region and I hope to visit with work this year! That would be an amazing opportunity if your down there try and get some kukumakranka bulbs to grow, they have an amazing scent and can be used when made into an extract as a fruit flavor enhancer. Also it's nice to see that there is another young gardener on here, I am often the youngest person around (not including the children) when I go to workshops and such. |
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Post by YoungAllotmenteer on Jun 24, 2013 15:43:09 GMT -5
I will look out for it  I truly take great pleasure from working with Fynbos, we are the only supplier in the UK who do what we do and are considered experts in our field which is wonderful! Mine and many others favourite is the King Protea, such a glorious flower. I have been a gardener since I was not many years old and was lucky enough to study it and find a job that pays the bills in a not unrelated field. My allotment is my passion though. |
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Post by oxbowfarm on Jun 24, 2013 19:58:26 GMT -5
Welcome.
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Post by steev on Jun 24, 2013 21:58:32 GMT -5
Yo! East Bay! You don't note the year of your birth, so I am also young (second childhood). We share a remarkable ecosystem, though I mostly farm in a more rigorous environment.
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Post by fynbos on Jun 24, 2013 22:24:44 GMT -5
Yo! East Bay! You don't note the year of your birth, so I am also young (second childhood). We share a remarkable ecosystem, though I mostly farm in a more rigorous environment. I am 20, your in East Bay as well? Awesome! I will hopefully be doing non-profit garden education soon with an org here. Do you know any places/ meetings to go to (I know about the ones in SF I was an instructor for a couple years at Hayes Valley Farm although it got shut down rather dramatically a couple weeks ago). |
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Post by steev on Jun 25, 2013 15:18:23 GMT -5
Can't say that I know any such places/meetings.
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Post by steev on Jun 28, 2013 18:47:16 GMT -5
Yesterday, I first-time saw an urban garden "summer camp program" thingy, the name of which I didn't catch; it's on San Pablo, south of University, in Berkeley. Might be just what you're looking for.
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Post by richardw on Jul 8, 2013 21:21:40 GMT -5
Gidday Fynbos and welcome aboard
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Post by raymondo on Jul 22, 2013 2:47:47 GMT -5
Better late than never. Welcome Fynbos.
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I truly take great pleasure from working with Fynbos, we are the only supplier in the UK who do what we do and are considered experts in our field which is wonderful! Mine and many others favourite is the King Protea, such a glorious flower. I have been a gardener since I was not many years old and was lucky enough to study it and find a job that pays the bills in a not unrelated field. My allotment is my passion though.
