My horticulturist background has helped me develop a strong connection with my local region. Being able to put theoretical knowledge into practice on a daily basis strengthens this bond and ignites my curiosity. I love smelling mint while out in the forest and looking for the nearby Peppermint Gum or knowing to look for tiny native orchids when I come across a patch of bush that’s been recently burnt. I find myself drawing on this knowledge frequently, and the longer I spend out here the more I want to learn.