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The MiniWeed experiment cube (Image: Plants for Space/University of Adelaide)

Australian duckweed launches into space

15/12/2024 admin 24 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the University of Adelaide, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space, jumping aboard a sounding rocket launched by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) as part of its MAPHEUS 15 mission.… Continue reading

Drone image of the new nursery

Nursery Design Propagation

Issues in the design, build and relocation of a native plant nursery

15/12/2024 David Hancock 20 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By David Hancock

This article outlines some of the issues associated with managing the forced transition of a unique business from one site to another and the challenges associated with that project.

It is rare for these circumstances to arise, and this case study can rest not only as a guide to others in a similar situation but also when considering a complete site relocation.… Continue reading