Before becoming a gardener, I worked in the tech industry in talent and partnerships (plainer English: recruitment, HR, marketing, networking, and sales at various software start-ups), so I developed an appreciation for technology. I love databases, collecting data, tracking trends, and sharing insights. I think databases can be a powerful tool for connecting, learning, and sharing, particularly regarding horticulture.
Some examples:
Using it with clients to create a plant database of their garden, with ongoing care instructions.
A tool to help a client track wildlife in their garden.
A propagation and growing schedule, before and after photos for projects, planting lists, growing tips, comparing plants from different terrestrial biomes, noting changes in plant behaviour compared to previous years or from season to season.
Part of the joy of gardening is getting close to nature; with technology, I can keep track of my observations and learn from them over time. I can also offer clients the opportunity to deepen their understanding of what's growing in their green space, maximise the pollinator potential of their garden, and become gardeners who can cultivate a climate-resistant space for years to come.
