"For Dog's Sake" ( Archived) (76)

I have been traveling quite a bit( and still there is plenty of places I would like to visit to collect plants)

I bring plants from every country I have been. Like Island, Sweden, Nederland and so on as you see all of them are North Countries in Zones 2 to 6. That's what will survive here in Nova Scotia. Because when we buying Plants Hardiness Zone needs to be considered the top of priorities. Survival throught the Winter monthes.

I already have 200 plants of different genera and species from Grasses, perenial to a Woody Plants. That's what I've collected for now. And i propagated a lot as well.

I don't know when i'll start, First I want to plant MY Garden. I can do it finally ( my boyfriend and myself we recently bought a house)

I want to make different type of Gardens including Water Garden and Moss and Lichen Garden. We will see how things will go it is going to be a hard work to do what I'd like to create.

You know Venere I can talk about Plantae World forever ... you need to shut me up.

If I were you ... i would sell your land and buy a smaler but closer to the city plot. Or to use those money on starting what you will want. Depends on the Value if land in your area I guess.

But i would never keep land without a use.

The residents got together and petitioned the local council. It took them a lot of work, but they got it. And the dogs have an absolute ball, as it's a huge grassy area, with some trees, and a few benches, with a tap and water container, as well as doggie bags near the entrance so we're prepared,lol. And it's a great down time for the 'mums and dads', as it gives us time to relax and chat.

Maybe you could do the same your way?

Oh, I totlaly agree with you. There is no way people would travel that distance on a daily basis. No, to set up a doggy daycare, I wwould need to lease premises near heavily populated areas, where most people went to work, and were affluent enough to afford the service. The going rates are around $US25-35 per day.

If I kept the 20 acres, I would need to move there, and either set up an animal sanctuary, for hurt or orphaned native animals(many young lose their mothers along the way), and/or grow native fruit trees, such as native quondongs and native limes. I have started researching these, and it is so tempting to do that. I really would need to be semi-retired from my current work, to even start such a project.

How very true. What a stark description.

That's fantastic K. What a wonderful achievement already!

And please, do feel free to talk as much as you like about plants. I would love to read all about them and your project. It's very inspiring.

I have thought of selling that land and doing jsut as you say, to buy a smaller portion closer to the city. It's either that, or if I find something in Italy, will sell and buy a small place with little parcel of land, if that is not too much pie in the sky. Time will tell.

It is A serious thought ... First you need to find out if your land offers proper Cultural conditions to grow those Species.
Then you need to explore Market. Then you need to calculate how much will you have to invest: to buy seedlings, fertilizers, Pest and Disease sprays and spraying equipment. Equipment for tillining, movind and so on.

You will need someone who knows Plants and growing business to start.

I like an Idea. If there is a Market and you will actually have profit in the end .. GO FOR IT.

buy the way you may combine it with having beehives among trees it will help pollination and will bring another side of incom.

Good luck Venere

I like that Expression

And you are right Only time will tell.


Though my qoute of life is

Never leave for tommorrow what can be done today

Venere I Need to go to finnish some stuff outside. Some fresh air will never hurt


So long