Nurturing the growth of plant enthusiasts across the region, Ana Klazine Burne’s long-standing commitment to supporting and promoting local growers and hobbyists has earned her the title of this month’s Nelson Auto Glass Specialists Local Legend.
Starting with an idea in 2020 Ana, along with a core group of like-minded individuals, has dedicated her time to help kickstart a growing community of fervent plant lovers, nourishing and sharing the passion for plants.
“After attending a plant market in Christchurch, I wanted to bring something similar to Nelson,” says Ana, who is also a talented artist. “With the backing of Paragon Eatery, we held our first market in 2021, and it has just flourished from there. Stef and Evan from Moss & Myrtle, Jennifer Singer from Leaves and Inflorescence, Ashleigh Hughes from The Wild Gardener, Ben Coutts from Paragon Eatery, Ebony Park, Haylee McCallum and Hannah Small, and Sue and Rod from Bent and Twisted Garden Art are the team of O.G’s that have helped to make the events possible!”
Usually taking around six months to organise, the Indoor Plant Markets are proving to be extremely popular, with their most recent event held in Richmond School Hall hosting a group of around 20 stallholders and a good few hundred people walking through the doors.
“We had a great response. The platform gives propagators a chance to shine and get together with like-minded people. I think the reason we are so successful is that all the propagators take such huge pride in their plants,” says Ana. “For them integrity is important.” As a collective, the group have helped to share their knowledge with others and nurture those who are just starting their journey in the plant world. “I think plant people are just really good people! We are all in it together and there is room for all of us in the plant community!”
To help support Ana on her journey follow her on Instagram @anaklazineburne.art or purchase her products on Felt.
