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New solutions to keep drinking water safe as pesticide use skyrockets worldwide

04/10/2024 admin 132 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

Water scientists from Australia and China have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems.

A 62% rise in global pesticide use in the past 20 years has escalated fears that many of these chemicals could end up in our waterways, causing cancer.… Continue reading

A career in horticulture can take many directions (Image: Karen Smith)

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Deep long conversions for career progression

04/10/2024 Daniel Fuller 140 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Daniel Fuller

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Sure, you know it is something to do with plants, but we belong to a huge industry! So, how do you find the next step in your journey, especially if you want to progress without the usual linear paths like getting into management or starting your own business?… Continue reading