I grew up on a sheep farm in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia Canada. I also spent many summers picking cherries and autumns picking apples. I met many travellers from around the world working in the orchards. After high school I went travelling to South America (Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile) as well as to New Zealand. At that point I was travelling with my boyfriend and since we had never heard of "couchsurfing" we mostly stayed at hostels. About a year after that I planned a solo journey to Mexico and that is when I first utilized the couchsurfing website. I stayed with five different people/families in various cities and towns across mexico and had an AMAZING time. It was such a great experience! After that I moved to the mountains of British Columbia and took a two year art diploma in textile arts. Since then I moved to Vancouver Island and I started working at a garden centre which has sparked a passion within me for plants. I love plants! Most of my most recent travels have been much more localized as I have mostly been exploring Vancouver Island through various hiking and camping trips.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a fan! Have had nothing but good experiences. I have not hosted yet, but I would be willing to if things lined up in the right way. As it stands hosting is a bit of a challenge as me and my boyfriend work very different schedules.

Interests

Right now in my life I am especially interested in plants. As I am a renter, I mostly grow annual flowers and vegetables...but I do have some perennials in pots. I am by no means a professional gardener but I am fascinated with watching plants grow and bear blossoms and food. I am curious to see how I can make a positive impact on the field of Horticulture. I am generally interested in learning skills that will help me live a more simple life in balance with the natural world.
I also love art in it's many forms, right now I am particularly interested in mixed media containing textiles as well as plant photography. I do natural dying as well as felting. Other interests include herbalism, fermentation, dancing, hiking, camping deep in the old-growth, and exploring my city by foot or bike.

• arts
• photography
• festivals
• dancing
• cooking
• gardening
• cycling
• hiking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music is the kinds that I can dance to!
As for movies, I tend to prefer documentaries and mostly would rather be doing something else than sitting in front of a TV screen... I am open to suggestions none the less!
As far as books goes, I am particularly fond of The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Elix Katz.
Currently reading "Cut Flower Garden" by Erin Benzakein...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 18 I flew to Lima Peru with my partner. We bussed to Cuzco and found a guide willing to take us to 'Espirtu Pampa' which was a 7 day trek through the mountains.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can definitely pass on a bit of wisdom about plants and I am always curious to learn more about them as well.

I would love to learn about so many things! How to build a pollinator hotel, how to cook delicious recipes from around the world, mushroom growing, how to make a home-brew I actually like, knitting/crochet/macrame/weaving, mending skills, pottery, floral-arranging, plant propagating, better photography skills, as well as wood-working skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my stories, my art, my photos, and my knowledge about plants.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada