The Overstory (Subtropical Rainforest Living Bowl) - from Long Story Short
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Reading The Overstory by Richard Powers changed the way I see the world. It is a mind-expanding book about the wonder of trees and the nature of humans. Selecting the line for this work was surprisingly easy, in a book of extraordinary lines. It also gave me the opportunity to collaborate with Lani Jensen (@homeinthehills) on a Kusamono piece. She has planted the vessel - organic in form, dark, like rich earth, and imprinted with the line "…nothing is less isolated or more social than a tree" - with local plants that, if treated as bonsai, will continue to grow and create a small subtropical rainforest (see below for more details).
Many thanks to Richard Powers for giving me permission to use his words, and Lani for her wondrous plant creativity.
34cm (w) x 12cm (h) (plus plants)
This living bowl is a miniature subtropical rainforest, planted with a collection of native rainforest species. Treat it like a group of outdoor trees or bonsai rather than a typical indoor plant. While they're small now, these species naturally grow into medium to large trees in the wild.
This living bowl includes:
• Black Plum (Diospyros australis)
• Fern-leaved Tamarind (Sarcotoechia serrata)
• Davidson's Plum (Ooray Plum) (Davidsonia jerseyana)
• Ground Cover Moss (Selaginella brisbanensis)
To keep the rainforest thriving:
• Water thoroughly once or twice a week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
• Place in a very bright position with plenty of natural light, but avoid harsh direct afternoon sun.
• Ideal for a covered verandah, courtyard, patio, or a bright, sheltered garden area.
• Feed with a liquid seaweed fertiliser once or twice a month to encourage healthy growth, they can also be transplanted into the garden, where they'll grow into beautiful native bush tucker trees.
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Dimensions: 34cm diameter x 12cm high
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Handmade in Mullumbimby, Australia
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