themagicmushroom Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) I'm returning to the mainland pretty soon, I'm tossing up whether to return to canberra or move on to more interesting climes? the options i'm considering are: Cairns NNSW Sydney Maybe melbourne? (any other suggestions??) The mediating factors in the decision are - I'm carless at the moment, so, until I get my Ps, I'll be walking/riding/hitching everywhere - I want to take up an apprenticeship in horticulture (wholesale nursery operations), So I need to be close to businesses which could take me on as an apprentice (torsten?? ). - I want to be relatively close to a (nice, friendly) outdoor trance scene. - and, well, I want a garden. (strangly enough...) So, any comments? any suggestions? any ideas (no matter how crazy...)? M. Edited November 23, 2006 by themagicmushroom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Μορφέας Posted November 23, 2006 melbounes weather is crap for a garden, dont come here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted November 23, 2006 Sounds like you should pack your bags for NNSW somewhere around the Lismore area so you can attend Uni' there. while there is crappy public transport compared to somewhere like Melb there is a great hitch-hiking sceen around this area so not having transport will be less of a problem. There is a brilliant outdoor doof sceen up here and is one of the few area's left with some feeling of underground production and vibe still alive and the climate and volcanic soil has wonderful properties for gardening. I think thats all your criteria filled..when are you coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themagicmushroom Posted November 23, 2006 ...when are you coming... about the beginning of january hopefully... whats the casual work situation like up there?? what about rental prices?? cos I'll need somewhere to live/work while finding an apprenticeship... also, whats a good town to live in if I want to take up surfing?? (i've lived inland most of my life, over it damnit!!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-bijanto- Posted November 23, 2006 Maybe you should move to Byron Bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themagicmushroom Posted November 23, 2006 looking at rental prices in byron, they through the roof. coffs has much more affordable accomodation, but AFAIK, ain't exactly a rocking place to live... any suggestions on which part of NNSW I should bove to anyone?? where are the hippies these days?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-bijanto- Posted November 23, 2006 Hmmmm... is Dorroughby part of NNSW? I know one hippy there, ever heard of Mr. Ethnobotany? People call his place the hippy garden Ethnobotany, a term first coined by American botanist John Hashberger in 1875, is the study of the use of plants by humans. Plant uses are diverse, ranging from clothing, medicines, dyes, ropes and nets, inks, glues, foods and cosmetics. At Paul Recher's 'Fruit Spirit' Botanical Garden near Dorroughby, NSW, there are over 3000 plant species, almost all of which have multiple uses. In this segment we look at just a few of these many plants. Paul Recher Fruit Spirit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka Posted November 23, 2006 coffs has much more affordable accomodation, but AFAIK, ain't exactly a rocking place to live... Coffs itself is not so pleasant. I live about 20mins away in a nice small town. Great climate for growing and little winter to speak of. Job options are fairly limited unless you wanted to look at the building industry which is going strong atm (landscaping etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naja naja Posted November 23, 2006 Wouldn't the government pay u to attend T.A.F.E. to learn Hort? U can work aswell, but that may give u more options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted November 23, 2006 Hmmmm... is Dorroughby part of NNSW? I know one hippy there, ever heard of Mr. Ethnobotany? People call his place the hippy garden Ethnobotany, a term first coined by American botanist John Hashberger in 1875, is the study of the use of plants by humans. Plant uses are diverse, ranging from clothing, medicines, dyes, ropes and nets, inks, glues, foods and cosmetics. At Paul Recher's 'Fruit Spirit' Botanical Garden near Dorroughby, NSW, there are over 3000 plant species, almost all of which have multiple uses. In this segment we look at just a few of these many plants. Paul Recher Fruit Spirit I have been there, he has a nice place. One of his ponds is home to a nice turtle... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiders Posted November 24, 2006 it doesnt rain in melbourne any more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
