plant talks

Plant Talks: Summer Plant Care & Plant Swap | Sunday, 30 June 2024

In this session of Plant Talks we came together to discuss irrigation, soil and pests, as well as how to look after our plants through the summer heat - with its accompanying heat waves and visiting insects - through feeding, pruning and propagation. And as often, we continued the day with a Plant Swap. We hope to see you there! 

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 their gardening adventures as we entered Spring, including trees and shrubs suitable for gardens in Istanbul and what to pay attention to in your garden design. 

Plant Talks: Problems with Plants | Saturday, 17 June 2023 

One of the 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 type, pot selection, soil mix, irrigation applications and other environmental factors that affect our indoor plants.

Plant Talks: Spring Plant Care | Friday, 11 March 2022

As the seasons change, so do the needs of our plants. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and many more micro changes are underway, signalling to plants that it’s time to wake up. Properly supporting our plants during these stages of growth is important for their longevity and ability to survive the next winter season comfortably. During this session we came together to exchange and discuss plant care routines for this important time of year. 

Plant Talks: Plant Swap | Friday, 22 October 2021

Initiating our online community, plant exchange network. During this meeting, we were joined by Zeynep Gurler @zeynepgurler who helped coordinate an online plant swaps, pairing each attendee and their plants with another. Alongside, 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 @nazlipiskin, researcher, writer and translator on civilization’s food and beverage cultures, and fermentation expert. This evening, we heard from Nazlı about ‘bostans’ (Istanbul’s urban gardens); gardens in Istanbul during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, where you can find them, who their gardeners were, what used to grow 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, who are working towards the self-reliance of cities 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 techniques. It was an evening to be amazing and inspired!

24/7 Recycling: Compost | Friday, 1 February 2019

We have been following @soilcatcher with amazement and admiration, and were excited to invite and hear from them at Plant Talks this week. SoilCatcher shared what they do, and why, and where they work; products and systems that enable you to compost quickly and their 24/7 recycling centre Üsküdar 24/7 where you can drop your food waste anytime!

The Journey from Wheat to Bread | Friday, 14 December 2018

There's a journey that's been ongoing for thousands of years in Anatolia; one that touches your palms, your fingers, and your table. The oldest evidence of our relationship with wheat and its fermentation comes from Göbeklitepe, 12,000-year-old ruins. This evening we heard from Burak of @eppek__, the origins, goals, and journeys of his initiative, which aims to bring these ancient grains and their stories to your table.