The tragic bushfire events of the past weeks have left us a bit shocked. Its hard news to face so I have only been digesting the reports in little bits. One thing we do know is that there are some excellent nurseries in the areas affected and that there have been some losses. Horticulture is a tough industry even at the best of times and some things take time to grow, and time can't be replaced by insurance payouts. Propagation of a cutting or seed to a large tree can be a good 5 to 10 years so we may see shortages of some crops that take time. Plantation timber supplies may also be affected.
It is a time to come togther - to mourn, to talk and to support one another. From this tragedy, a stronger bond will grow. Community spirit is already shining through.
One thing that I have done this week is to wander through the nursery and think about how lucky I am to work in this place. I have marvelled at the grass trees, hidden amongst the palms and yes even stopped to smell the roses. I can thoroughly recommend you try it - and without your mobile phone. If it's not your local nursery, try some botanic gardens or parks. You will feel soothed by the sights, smells and sounds - and learn a bit about yourself and the world around you. Go on, give it a try.
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