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Five years of Tasmania, a lifetime of memories
I have been silent, like the plants I study. There is no easy way to state this so I state it simply. Swiftly but surely, my time in Tasmania has come to an end. Five years I have been in … Continue reading
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The philosophy that distils from botany
A great deal of life’s most positive philosophy can be gleaned from a healthy obsession with plants. Let me elaborate. 1. LIFE IS FOR APPRECIATING Everywhere a plant lover goes, there are green things to appreciate. Plants are everywhere. Phytoplankton … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, desiring, joy, philosophy, seeing
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Berry Go Round #23 is out!!
The latest edition of the plant carnival Berry Go Round has been posted at the Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog. One of my posts from this past month has been included there! Be there to checkout the interesting botanical/agricultural topics from Jan … Continue reading
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No longer wild – the tale of the heath myrtle (Baeckea imbricata)
A year ago I came across a curious plant in a nursery, Baeckea imbricata(Heathmyrtle). It had somewhat small fleshy oval leaves with compact Leptospermum (Tea-tree)-like flowers tucked in the leaf axils. The plant was labeled as a Tasmanian native, which … Continue reading
The TreeFlip is out
I am so excited. It is time to do a sales job. The long awaited Tree Flip is out. Another masterpiece by Rob Wiltshire and Greg Jordan from the School of Plant Science (UTAS), the TreeFlip follows on the heels of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 'field guides', 'Greg Jordan', 'Rob Wiltshire', 'School of Plant Science', EucaFlip, TreeFlip, Trees, UTAS
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A focus on beauty, not on loss
Out of necessity, this post is going to have mild philosophical overtones as it points at an emotional journey I believe that most, if not all, naturalists take. As a naturalist there can be a tendency to want to focus … Continue reading
The end of work at DPIW
On the 31st of March, my work at the Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW) as a project officer ended officially. In recapitulation, I am very thankful and grateful for the opportunity to meet and work with all the … Continue reading
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