plant talks

Plant Talks: Summer Plant Care & Plant Swap | Sunday, 30 June 2024 | During this Plant Talks we came together to discuss irrigation, soil and pests. We also spoke about how to look after our plants through the summer heat - among its heat waves and insects - through feeding, pruning and propagation. We ended the day, as we often do, with a Plant Swap. We hope to see you (again or anew) at the next one! 

Plant Talks: Landscape Chats | Sunday, 10 March 2024 | For this Plant Talks, we were joined by Ahu Babuz of Landscape Chats @bahcenitasarlayalim, who guided plant lovers through various gardening adventures we encounter at start of Spring. Together we discussed trees and shrubs suitable for gardens in Istanbul and what to pay attention to whilst designing your garden. 

Plant Talks: Problems with Plants | Saturday, 17 June 2023 | One of our most comprehensive and popular Plant Talks topics, this session focused on problem identification and prevention, how to detect them and methods for solving them. Along with common diseases, we discussed plant types, pot selection, soil mixing, irrigation and other environmental factors that affect indoor plants.

Plant Talks: Spring Plant Care | Friday, 11 March 2022 | As the seasons change, so do the needs of our plants. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and a myriad of micro changes, signal plants that it’s time to wake up. Supporting our plants during these stages of growth is key to their longevity and ability to survive the winter. During this session we exchanged plant care routines for this significant time of year. 

Plant Talks: Plant Swap | Friday, 22 October 2021 | One of our first Plant Talks to take place online, this session initiated our online community and plant exchange network. We were joined today by Zeynep Gurler who helped coordinate an online plant swap, pairing attendees and their plants for an exchange. We also spoke about general plant care, how to identify problems and their solutions. 

Istanbul’s ‘Bostanlar’ | Friday, 19 April 2019 | This week we were joined by Nazlı Pişkin, fermentation expert, researcher, writer and translator focused on civilisations' food and beverage cultures. Nazlı spoke about Istanbul's historical ‘bostans’, who their gardeners were, what grew, and what grows now; an evening to reflect on the essence and transformation of urban agriculture in Istanbul. 

Water Harvesting in the City | Friday, 29 March 2019 | This week we were joined by Kokopelli Şehirde and their work on self-reliance in the city through permaculture design, consultation and trainings. Kokopelli shared who they are, what they do, and why, solutions to urban ecological challenges, and water-related practices, including the Kokopelli pump, rainwater harvesting and grey water flushing. 

24/7 Recycling: Compost | Friday, 1 February 2019 | We had been following SoilCatcher with amazement and admiration, and were excited to invite them to Plant Talks this week. SoilCatcher shared the what and why of their work, products and systems that  enable you to compost your food waste efficiently, and about their 24/7 recycling centre Üsküdar where you can drop your food waste anytime!

The Journey from Wheat to Bread | Friday, 14 December 2018 | Our relationship with wheat and its fermentation is a journey that began thousands of years ago in Anatolia, evidenced by 12,000-year-old ruins in Göbeklitepe. This evening we heard from Burak Soykan of Eppek, who spoke about their origins, goals and journeys, an initiate that aims to bring Anatolia's ancient grains and their stories to your table.