Welcome to this month’s Greener Spaces Better Places program update. Read on to find out the latest news and highlights to keep you up to date on what’s happening and how you can benefit.… Continue reading
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“Grow Your Own” garden beds, such as this Smoothie bed, help visitors connect with where their food comes from with everyday plants they can grow at home (Image: Greg Meylan)
By Angela Anstis and Barbara Wheeler
Encourage. Hook. Seize. Influence. Encouraging or inspiring people to see plants, hooking them in, seizing their attention longer than just ‘click bait’, and influencing them to act beyond the garden gate is at the heart of most botanic gardens worldwide.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
Weeds are a pain for any gardener or commercial horticultural farmer. In fact, anyone who has to manage a piece of dirt or soil has issues with weeds. Books, articles, videos, companies, and even government departments debate and discuss weeds and their effects on our lives.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Chris Philpot
With Australian consumers becoming more aware of the environmental and ethical impacts of the products they buy, many manufacturers are keen to tap into this sentiment which is influencing buying decisions. There are dozens of eco, ethical and sustainable labels on the market, and shoppers can find it confusing.… Continue reading
Read MoreCompiled by Karen Smith
Most of you have heard of Artificial Intelligence, commonly called AI. It has uses in many diverse fields, from illustrating comics to identifying tumours pictured in medical images. I have used an AI-powered app to identify plants in the field.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
What is the difference between markup and margin, and why is it important to know?
I have spoken with many business owners over the years, and two misunderstood quoting terms are markup and margin.
Some people assume they both mean the same thing.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
During my educational webinar sessions with landscape architects and designers, I’ve noticed an increasing desire to use wildflowers, but plant performance has been an issue in the past. Many of Australia’s most spectacular flowering plants tend to put on vibrant displays for a short period and then quickly roll over at the first sign of heat, drought, flooding, or frost.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Lynne Testoni
This lush coastal garden has allowed the homeowners to expand the entertainment space in their holiday house.
The owners of this holiday house have created a coastal haven designed for entertaining and relaxing. Located on the NSW South Coast, this was a large and ambitious project for the owners, who wanted a beautiful space where they could escape from the daily stresses of life, relax, and have their children play.… Continue reading
Read MoreApplications for the 2025 Global Footprints Scholarships (GFS) are opening soon. These scholarships offer life-changing opportunities for the young people in your network.
Global Footprints Scholarships allow young people to travel overseas for industry experience and to learn about sustainability in their field.… Continue reading
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Most of the elements to be on trend in 2025, including natural materials, curved lines, pollinator attractants and water (Image: John Fitzsimmons)
By John Fitzsimmons
We’re out of the starting blocks for 2025 and the trend trajectories were probably set last year (or earlier) anyway. Nevertheless, a quick run around the traps of those with crystal balls reveals a few common themes across various domains.… Continue reading
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