tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463556605319956126.post8888740975598007489..comments2022-11-13T16:50:20.224+02:00Comments on Earth laughs in flowers: Veld & Flora. Time for change?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463556605319956126.post-80892102617146075082008-12-16T10:47:00.000+02:002008-12-16T10:47:00.000+02:00I think the name Veld & Flora is great: it has...I think the name Veld & Flora is great: it has got a nice 'ring' to it and it says exactly what it is about. The success of the magazine depends on the actions of the botanical society and all other plant and even gardening related publications or clubs. They should market themselves more and the old 'ooms en tannies' in the society should embrace new people. A 'club' that relishes on exclusivity is going to stay that way! Too often at society meetings possible new recruits are being shunned because they might not know enough botanical names or terms, or worst of all, have a different skin colour! Education is also key to get people interested - I am a young (albeit almost 30) horticulturist from Jo'burg and nobody knows what I do. I studied at the university with three other students in my class. Most people don't even understand that a Zantedeschia (or any other decidious bulb) doesn't die at the end of the season, but merely loses it leaves like a decidious tree... So yes, maybe articles should be written less scientific and give more basic information, although the Veld & Flora is aimed at not quite the average laymen and that is fine. However, to ensure more people become more interested the average person, there should be more entry level publications and easy access to information. Advertise plantzafrica.com more as well, but make sure the basics are covered such as decidious, annual, bulb, etc. Sorry this comment is becoming quite long - point is the job includes all sectors everywhere involved in plants (incl. horticulture and not just conservation) and nature.Mariekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588687661775752844noreply@blogger.com