Botanical Explorers Mail Club
Welcome to the world’s slowest mushroom run mail club
Created by 2 cousins who loved growing up with stories about the magic of nature
Botanical Explorer’s mail club is our way of bringing these almost forgotten tales to the world in the best way we know how.
By slowing down to sharing art, stories and a little bit of magic.
*If this is your first time receiving a letter from us please read the PSA in the “why” section.*
Now accepting Sign ups for the next Issue.
(Join by the 25th of the month.)
What you get each month:
Each month (or around about), you’ll receive an envelope from one of our mushroom explorers , detailing an adventure they had while exploring the forests of the world to find the most beautiful, curious and whimsical plants.
- Letter – Every month a new mushroom explorer or an old friend will write about their adventures of the featured plant, explaining its history, folklore, and a few details from their exploration while finding it..
- 4×6 Art Print – A watercolor fine art print of a new plant from around the world signed by Nene (the artists).
- Affirmation/ Journal Card – A card for self-reflection inspired by the theme of the month
- 2x Stickers (To be revealed) – Dive a bit deeper into the botanical explorer world with themed stickers to connect you to the stories
- Postage stamp inspired sticker
- Mystery Character card – Meet the mushroom Explorers that write your articles
Why are the Botanical Explorer mails so slow?
Well, Botanical Explorers is run from South Africa, a country whose postal system is in business rescue. Meaning our postal systems are slower than they used to be.
When this is combined with the mushroom explorers who run help us run this endeavor, we are encouraged to practice a bit of patience and calm. Mushrooms tend to do things in their own time and the routes they take are treacherous and full of perils. Yet, they will persevere and journey on to bring you your little pieces of wonder every month.
If you haven’t received mail in a while, we’d suggest you try one month first, then purchase a 3 or 6 month bulk pack.
Local Members:
Please add your preferred Pudo Locker location in the order notes so the courier mushrooms know where to deliver your Letter.
Note to International members!
Please be advised that due to the long and arduous journey – letters could to arrive between 4 – 8 weeks when sent internationally. Sometimes we’re lucky and you are surprised with them sooner. But please give the courier mushrooms a bit of patience and wish them luck on their way for we know trekking the world can be treacherous.
How it works:
Orders close by the 25th of each month and Mail is sent the last week of the month.
(Join by January 25th, and you’ll receive February’s edition, which ships out in during the last week of January)
If you order after the 25th you’ll be automatically added to the following month month’s mail sign ups
One thing to note….this mail club is not an automatically renewed subscription, which means you’ll either need to order your letter every month before the 25th, or purchase on of our bulk packages.
Botanical Explorers FAQ Section:
All mailers are sent from Gauteng, South Africa during the last week of each month.
Haven’t received your letter yet?
South Africa:
Sporetrail Subscription: This option comes via Pudo (Courier Guy) and should take 3-5 working days after you’ve received your dispatch email. If it hasn’t arrived after the period, please contact us.
Mosspath Subscription: This option comes via the South African Postal Service. It can take anywhere from 2–8 weeks to get to you. It’s best to try 1 letter first, then purchase a 3- or 6-month subscription.
It’s very important that you have a mailbox outside your home if you pick the Mosspath. The mailing mushroom just sends it straight back to us if there isn’t one.
Internationally:
Please note that international letters will take about 8 weeks to arrive. But keep in touch and we’ll adjust the mail day to get it to you on time after the first 2 months. If 10 weeks have passed since receiving your dispatch email, please get in touch with us.
Why is the mail so slow?
At The Botanical Explorers, we like to say—quite proudly and entirely self‑proclaimed—that we are the slowest mushroom‑run mail club in the world. It definitely tends to feel that way, with the South African Postal System currently in business rescue, letters take a little longer to wander their way to you. The workers are doing their best, and we’ve chosen to embrace the weatherings and Mushroom-run misadventures of slow mail.
To help us send your second letter at just the right time, please drop us an email the moment your first letter arrives. With a bit of gentle, behind‑the‑scenes guidance, we’ll adjust our postage dates to keep future deliveries as steady and on‑track as possible.
I have other questions and queries
If you have any further questions, please feel free to send us a message at petals.on.parchement@gmail.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can (response times are 1-3 business days)