Designer Christian Jenkin's dream became a reality at the Melbourne International Flower Show 2024 (Image: Karen Smith)
By Daniel Fuller
Landscape architects and designers are the dreamers of our industry. They are afforded the luxury to find inspiration and the creative talent to visualise a concept while the rest of us run around like headless chooks with one eye on the clock.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
Most of the vegetables we eat originated in Europe or Southern America but this is an odd one that is thought to come from Southern Asia or maybe Africa. This vegetable is known to have been eaten in China in the mid-6th Century.… Continue reading
Read MoreThe Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) is pleased to announce over 200 scholarship recipients of the nationally recognised Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program for 2025.
Elevate scholars for 2025 from around the country will receive support to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) university education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Patrick Regnault
Travelling broadens the mind, education brings clarity, and curiosity is the energy that draws it together. Visiting gardens and meeting with the people who care for them is an exciting way to learn and share. It allows a connection that frees people to discover each other’s experiences and knowledge.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Gabrielle Stannus
Restoring ecological landscapes is about more than just putting plants into the ground. To improve the sustainability of revegetation itself, we need to consider the full life cycle of our projects, right down to the pots we use to grow and protect our plants.… Continue reading
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AIPH councillors with the winners – Living Green for Urban Infrastructure and Liveability. Baia Mare in Romania showcased using plants and urban greening methods to clean up one of the world’s most polluted mine sites in the heart of a bustling town
By Michael Casey
Honouring cities that lead the way in urban greening: The AIPH World Green Cities Awards celebrate innovation, biodiversity, and sustainable urban development.
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is a global organisation dedicated to promoting the horticulture industry and its role in improving environmental sustainability.… Continue reading
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Professor Lili Licka discussing “Public green space for all” to a full room of urban greening professionals
By Michael Casey
At the Future Green City World Congress, experts explored how urban greening enhances health, sustainability, and resilience while addressing the key challenges of designing modern cities.
This year’s Future Green City World Congress took place in Utrecht, Netherlands, and exceeded expectations with its vibrant atmosphere, engaging people, and inspiring urban greening projects.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Jacco Strating*
RAI Amsterdam’s GreenTech shines a spotlight on the transitions happening in the world today. Numerous challenges, such as climate change, water scarcity, and the need for more sustainable practices, are greatly affecting the current food production systems. In a series of articles, RAI delves into the challenges and opportunities of these transitions in the horticulture industry.… Continue reading
Read MoreThe Australian greenlife industry is ramping up its readiness to support Australia’s environmental sustainability, and its economic strength, with the sector’s growth projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2030.
Greenlife Industry Australia CEO, Joanna Cave, emphasises the industry’s key role in this country’s climate change resilience and economic development by shaping Australia’s urban landscapes, and providing jobs and production value.… Continue reading
Read MoreCisgenics, a global leader in intelligent irrigation solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Smart Approved WaterMark certification for its flagship product, CisgenX. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability, precision, and efficiency in water management.
CisgenX is transforming irrigation water requirements with a smart solution that provides the optimal amount of water for plants, reducing water and energy costs.… Continue reading
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