Go Native 70 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 As most of you already know the wife and I bought a plant nursery when we returned to Aus. We only propagate Australian native plants and currently plenty are in flower and I though I'd share some pics. I'd guess many of you have never seen many Aussie plants. It's very hard having to work surrounded by such beauty! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Nice pics Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 No doubt half of them are toxic....and the other half shoot barbed darts. It is Aus after all, right? Nice pictures for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Most of our plants are very benign Chriselle. No toxins or darts in any of those! Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Do you sell them locally or send to the markets? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Most of the business is wholesale to various Landcare groups, catchment managemnet authorities and councils. Most of these sales are for revegetation and conservation programs in the region. We also supply to landscapers and some retail nurseries. We do have a small retail section of the nursery as well which helps bring in some regular cashflow between the big wholesale orders. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Quite a few garden plants known worldwide originate from Japan. It's because you can grow them elsewhere. The ol' four seasons aren't as rare as Japanese people think. I can't say I know anything about Australian natives though, so yes, it's a rare chance to see them. Beautiful shapes and colours. Some of the leaves on them look pretty robust. Dry-resistant plants are good for indoors. Are any of them shade-tolerant? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Plenty of understory species that are shade tolerant. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Most of the business is wholesale to various Landcare groups, catchment managemnet authorities and councils. Most of these sales are for revegetation and conservation programs in the region. We also supply to landscapers and some retail nurseries. We do have a small retail section of the nursery as well which helps bring in some regular cashflow between the big wholesale orders. I quite envy you being out and spending your days in the great outdoors surrounded by the plants and vegetation that bring you joy and an income. Not only is the "grass greener on the other side" the flowering plants are prettier, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 I do much prefer working outdoors compared to working in an office behind a computer. Can get a little uncomfortable on cold, rainy days or during a heatwave in summer but the climate where we are is generally pretty moderate. And there's just something about growing things and working with your hands to create something that is certainly much more fulfilling than answering emails or phone calls. I do love the work Chriselle but I still really miss the lifestyle I had in Hokkaido. No ski resort or beautiful mountains just minutes away from here unfortunately! We have awesome beaches but I'm a mountain man rather than a beach bum. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I recognize some of those GN. Banksia, kangaroo paw, gravila... We have loads of them around where I live. I have planted quite a few at my place. They bring lots of these in. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Lots of natives in our yard, however not too many with flowers as beautiful as that! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 No pollen allergies, then...? Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 GN, I'd love to believe all's peace & love in your arbor, but... http://www DOT cairns D...local-news.html :veryshocked: Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 We're a very long way from the tropical north DiGriz. And I'm very thankful for that! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Not a lot out here at the moment with spring just starting, but here are the best known ones. The first two are just in our garden. The last one is a marsh plant. There's also a white version called a mizubashou. Fukujusou Fuki-no-tou (edible, but best before they open out like this) Zazensou Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 After seeing that article, GN, I can certainly believe you are!! Link to post Share on other sites
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