Note #14 The Curated Nature
In many regions of the world, humanity is beyond the point where it can coexist with nature in a sustainable manner. The natural balances are shifting as we exploit nature in unimaginable…read more
Note #6 Portrait of John Lavranos, Pelargonium Plantsman
If interested in Pelargonium, there are pretty good odds that you are growing a species found by John Lavranos. One in ten, to be exact, if specializing in the section Hoarea: he…read more
Note #5 UK National Collection of Xerophytic Pelargoniums
It's difficult so say why this visit took so many years to arrange. I’ve been in contact with David for more than a dozen years, and Taunton is not continents away from…read more
Note #2 Botanizing with Bettie Marais
I've known all along that this was going to be one of the most extraordinary days of the 2016 trip. The morning was as bright and sunny as an August morning can…read more