Plants Above Treeline – Geir Mohen

Geir lives in the countryside northeast of Oslo, Norway. His passion for plants began in childhood, guided by his grandmother’s early lessons in gardening. Over the past 30 years, he’s cultivated a wide range of plants, with a primary focus on alpine species. Although he initially wanted to grow every plant he encountered, he now finds great enjoyment in studying plants in their natural habitats.

He founded Plants Above Treeline (https://www.alpine-plants.com/), an initiative dedicated to the conservation and propagation of alpine plants, and knowledge-sharing. This aims to contribute to a sustainable future for rock gardening by producing seeds of wild plants in a controlled environment, while also exploring their unique traits, propagation techniques, and responsible methods for conserving these vulnerable species.

He’s also led plant exploration trips to regions such as the Carpathians, Maritime Alps, and the Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan. His travels have taken him to Patagonia as well, deepening his commitment to understanding and preserving diverse plant ecosystems.