Guest guest Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 In a message dated 8/27/2004 7:12:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, chrisziggy writes: > Hi Rebekah, > > I don't know if/where the plant can be purchased in Australia, but I am > sure you could get seeds, either there, or mailed to you from someone > here > > I'd be happy to post some places to get seeds from if anyone is > interested ... > > Have a great weekend folks! > > *Smile* > Chris (list mom) > http://www.alittleolfactory.com > Just a little note/word here... When privately mailing seeds between one country and another, one needs to be a bit careful. Especially if it's a species that ISN " T indigeonous to the importing company... even a state... we have our own examples in this country of frogs being relocated and taking over. Australia has the rabbit example. As for plants... my mother has the feverfew example... her garden was never touched by it and when introduced it (at her well meaning daughters suggestion) " Took Over " . This can and has happened in other countries where plants AND animals have been introduced. At the very least they can become a nuscience and at the worst they become a danger. Who woulda thunk a wittle bunny wunny would have been such trouble, but without it's natural predator or six, they exploded with a massive population and have caused destruction and millions of dollars of damage (if not billions). Then there are diseases and bugs that can be transported as well, which, although it frustrates and galls me, is why California has a ban disallowing plants (some completely) and seeds from coming in without approval/inspection/quarantine... etc. Just a little food for thought on this Friday morning. ;-) K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Purrfinicky Queen Our Candles are the Cats Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Great points Kathleen, The introduction of non native flora and fauna can cause big problems all over. I know in Colorado the Tamarisk plant (Tamarix aphylla) is an " invasive exotic " that has gone totally out of control! Anyway - I have seen in articles about salvia apiana that it grows down under - so I poked around some and found a nursery in AU that has all kinds of salvias for all those in Oz :-D http://www.nurseriesonline.com.au/PAGES/SALVIAS.html *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com PurrfinickyQueen [PurrfinickyQueen] > Just a little note/word here... When privately mailing seeds between one country and another, one needs to be a bit careful. Especially if it's a species that ISN " T indigeonous to the importing company... even a state... we have our own examples in this country of frogs being relocated and taking over. Australia has the rabbit example. As for plants... my mother has the feverfew example... her garden was never touched by it and when introduced it (at her well meaning daughters suggestion) " Took Over " . This can and has happened in other countries where plants AND animals have been introduced. At the very least they can become a nuscience and at the worst they become a danger. Who woulda thunk a wittle bunny wunny would have been such trouble, but without it's natural predator or six, they exploded with a massive population and have caused destruction and millions of dollars of damage (if not billions). Then there are diseases and bugs that can be transported as well, which, although it frustrates and galls me, is why California has a ban disallowing plants (some completely) and seeds from coming in without approval/inspection/quarantine... etc. Just a little food for thought on this Friday morning. ;-) K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Purrfinicky Queen Our Candles are the Cats Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 In a message dated 8/28/2004 4:24:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, tianajari3 writes: > To those that were concerned about my planting willy > nilly.. Hey Rebekah My post wasn't aimed at you Per se... from time to time on lists that I'm on, there are seed exchanges. I haven't gotten involved as I live in CA with some fairly strict guidelines. It was really aimed at everone who takes part, wants to take part or even ship some seeds overseas to help out a friend... It's just a reminder that sometimes there is a good reason for NOT sending plants/seeds somewhere. :-) K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Purrfinicky Queen Our Candles are the Cats Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Thankyou... Chris for posting the links to the nurseries here... I have imported white sage from the states for many years. I have also used sacred eucalyptus leaves, but these are often hard to source here, and though I can harvest myself are hard to find. To those that were concerned about my planting willy nilly.. please know I personally treat all plants with respect and actually research them as much as I can before planting. ie my comfrey and lemongrass are in pots.. and I head to a friends place when I need fever few:) but thankyou for saying about the seeds as it is really important to know. To those that emailed me and offered to send seeds.. thank you so much:):) but now I have a few nursies to contact here:) Chris this list is awesome.. and to all the members.. thankyou:) journey well Rebekah --- PurrfinickyQueen wrote: In a message dated 8/27/2004 7:12:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, chrisziggy writes: > Hi Rebekah, > > I don't know if/where the plant can be purchased in Australia, but I am > sure you could get seeds, either there, or mailed to you from someone > here > > I'd be happy to post some places to get seeds from if anyone is > interested ... > > Have a great weekend folks! > > *Smile* > Chris (list mom) > http://www.alittleolfactory.com > Just a little note/word here... When privately mailing seeds between one country and another, one needs to be a bit careful. Especially if it's a species that ISN " T indigeonous to the importing company... even a state... we have our own examples in this country of frogs being relocated and taking over. Australia has the rabbit example. As for plants... my mother has the feverfew example... her garden was never touched by it and when introduced it (at her well meaning daughters suggestion) " Took Over " . This can and has happened in other countries where plants AND animals have been introduced. At the very least they can become a nuscience and at the worst they become a danger. Who woulda thunk a wittle bunny wunny would have been such trouble, but without it's natural predator or six, they exploded with a massive population and have caused destruction and millions of dollars of damage (if not billions). Then there are diseases and bugs that can be transported as well, which, although it frustrates and galls me, is why California has a ban disallowing plants (some completely) and seeds from coming in without approval/inspection/quarantine... etc. Just a little food for thought on this Friday morning. ;-) K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Purrfinicky Queen Our Candles are the Cats Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 hi Kathleen your concern is well founded and please I certainly took no offence.. australia has a very fragile eco system and all ready much destruction has been done through introduced species and not just animals, but many plants as well. Every morning I rise to do a cane toad clearing, and every morning I put several down.. they are not native to australia and therefore have no natural preditor to keep the balance except for mankind. And if we leave them, other animals die through the toxins they carry. excuse my rambling.. journey well Rebekah what you said need to be said:) PurrfinickyQueen wrote: In a message dated 8/28/2004 4:24:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, tianajari3 writes: > To those that were concerned about my planting willy > nilly.. Hey Rebekah My post wasn't aimed at you Per se... from time to time on lists that I'm on, there are seed exchanges. I haven't gotten involved as I live in CA with some fairly strict guidelines. It was really aimed at everone who takes part, wants to take part or even ship some seeds overseas to help out a friend... It's just a reminder that sometimes there is a good reason for NOT sending plants/seeds somewhere. :-) K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Purrfinicky Queen Our Candles are the Cats Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Oh, Kathleen > Just a little note/word here... When privately mailing seeds between one > country and another, one needs to be a bit careful. Especially if it's a > species > that ISN " T indigeonous to the importing company... even a state... we have > our > own examples in this country of frogs being relocated and taking over. > Australia has the rabbit example. And CANE TOADS!!!! Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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