rottenjonny Posted July 28, 2017 Hey I've finally got myself a place with a yard that I will be in long term and I'm keen to kick off an ethno garden So come at me with some suggestions for a beginner, some favourites etc suitable for Lower Hunter. Cheers! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dicko Posted July 28, 2017 Hi there im getting my first collection on plants going after a long time of it just being a thought haha. Some of the things ive been looking into are: Sida Cordifoloa Ephedra species Catha edulis Argyreia nervosa Rivea corymbosa Sceletium tortuosum Papaver species Acacia species Not sure of suitability to your area (or mine! Haha)but hey, theres some suggestions 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted July 28, 2017 Impress the ladies with one of these. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rottenjonny Posted July 29, 2017 9 hours ago, Halcyon Daze said: Impress the ladies with one of these. - Longer than anything else I can show them haha And 17 hours ago, Dicko said: Hi there im getting my first collection on plants going after a long time of it just being a thought haha. Some of the things ive been looking into are: Sida Cordifoloa As far as things like Sida, is it promoted/ethical to grow something thats known to be invasive? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dicko Posted July 29, 2017 Some may frown upon it, however ive never seen any where I live. And Im only going to be collecting seed from 1 or 2 plants. The rest of the seed heads/plants will be removed before they are mature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted July 29, 2017 2 hours ago, rottenjonny said: Longer than anything else I can show them haha LOL I wish I could grow one THAT big 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DualWieldRake Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) Thyme Roman chamomile Lavender Honeysuckle Wormwood Spearmint Datura Ground ivy Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) Edited July 29, 2017 by DualWieldRake 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted July 30, 2017 Heimia salicifolia /myrtifolia http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/shop/heimia_spp_cp_80.php Trichocereus bridgesii /pachanoi Trichocereus terscheckii (such a slow grower if small, might as well start as early as poss, or hunt a large one) some Acacia tubes http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/shop/acacia_spp_cp_72.php and look up the hot water tek , and get yaself some Acacia seed... depending on your local climate - Banisteriopsis caapi /could do it indoor tho http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/shop/banisteriopsis_spp_cp_61.php silene capensis http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/shop/silene_undulata_african_dream_root_seed_packet_pr_727.php Peganum harmala http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/shop/peganum_spp_cp_99.php Calea zacatechichi http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/shop/calea_zacatechichi_mexican_dream_herb_plant_pr_77.php things to graft with to take cuttings from and expand your stock so you have plenty by the time you learn to graft cacti if you haven't learned already (pereskiopsis) http://www.shaman-australis.com.au/shop/pereskiopsis_spp_cp_370.php (caution , beware of the glochid spines if they're anything like pere's over here in europe) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted July 30, 2017 hmmm not strictly entheo eh? but ethno too ,... hmmm rosemary wasabi or horseradish cannabis if they legalized it yet - or when they do if they haven't oregano basil sage parsley and all those other delightful culinary herbs (saves listing any more) some ethno peeps dig chillis ? ashwaghanda if it floats ya boat other salvias soursop apricot 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rottenjonny Posted July 30, 2017 Heaps of good suggestions thanks guys. And thanks for the links.. I look forward to being an active part of the community. expect me on the seed giveaway part of the forum often haha I've already got a few chillis and a. longifolia from seed that is going ok. There's a cactus that I'll have to get someone to ID on my window sill as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted July 30, 2017 Always a pleasure fella and wishing you all you seek on the plant path ! I forgot mimosa tenuiflora /hostilis and psychotria viridis, and adananthera peregrina would love to see the cactus - might not be able to ID it but I'm pretty sure someone here will oh yeah , Welcome to the forum if I haven't greeted you already !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rottenjonny Posted July 31, 2017 Here's the little fella. Probably hard to tell as hes only as big as a cigarette lighter 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 1, 2017 too much bark/organics in that mix, get it into a better mix and it will green up and love it T.pach by the looks of. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rottenjonny Posted August 2, 2017 For sure, I will do there no shortage of expert cacti advice on this forum. Any idea how these go indoor? Like does air con upset them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted August 16, 2017 Good one Johnny. There are a few keen gardeners in the Hunter/ Central Coast area on the forums. Ayahuasca Vine (Bannisteriopsis cappi), Chacruna particularly the Psychortria 'Nexus' hybrid, Acacia obtusifolia &San Pedro etc (Trichocereus spp.) are all well suited to your climate & should be a stample in any ethno garden, in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rottenjonny Posted September 21, 2017 I've managed to tick a few off the list, obtusifolia , nexus, all kinds of cactus, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mint, lavender and many table herbs. The post title can now be taken to mean kicking off as in springtime. Such good timing to start up a garden as everything is shooting and I can watch it change daily! Including the attached valerian which I thought was dead but kept watering anyway. Happy daysdays 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
