By Scott H. Smith
Now and again discoveries happen that change the field of horticulture. In a recent study by Reeves et al. (2022, p.286) it was concluded that “all seed-bearing plant lineages have the competency to graft.” Until now this had never been proven and was widely believed to be impossible.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
There are multiple genera of plants that have real naming issues that confuse the general public and irritate those working in industry or academia. A big one is the misnomers with Geranium and Pelargonium. Both of these are legitimate Latin genus names and both are used as common names.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Paul Carmen ACRA register
Label Name: Citrus australasica ‘Alstonville’
Family: Rutaceae
ACRA Registration: 1125
Origin: The cultivar originated at Alstonville on the far north coast of NSW and was selected in 1989. Application received on 16 May 2005, applicant: Judy Viola.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Joanna Cave – Chief Executive Officer, Greenlife Industry Australia
The Albanese Government hosted its first Jobs & Skills Summit in Canberra last week. This much anticipated event, a tripartite discussion between business, trade unions and policy makers, was notable for several reasons.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Ian Atkinson – CEO, Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland
Sometimes I wonder “Are we making a difference?” NGIQ has heavily promoted the Commonwealth’s now defunct ‘Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements’ program. Well, the results are in and we are very pleased. Queensland enrolments in Nursery trade apprenticeships have gone from 7 in 2017 to 113 in 2021.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Craig Taberner CEO, Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria
The peak industry body for the Victorian horticulture sector, Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria (NGIV), celebrated the contribution Victorian horticulture makes to Victoria as part of the week-long Annual Horticulture Showcase in Victorian Parliament House.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Matthew Lunn, Executive Officer, Nursery & Garden Industry Western Australia (NGIWA)
Spring has arrived and in Western Australia, this hails the arrival of prime gardening weather. With it comes an explosion of wildflowers right across the state which has made many parts of regional WA a tourist heaven for locals, and those from many parts of the world.… Continue reading
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Accessing all parts of the garden to avoid ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ situations (Image: Patrick Regnault)
By Patrick Regnault
Gardens are designed for a long lifespan. To work out the composition we need to consider not only the access to the site for the construction but also for future maintenance. In its life, the garden will need to be maintained, fertilised, mulched and green waste taken out or perhaps the garden will be in part refurbished.… Continue reading
Read MoreSupplied by Hort Innovation Australia
In October 2021, Hort Innovation hosted a two-day workshop for the macadamia industry to discuss integrated pest and disease management. The workshop brought together macadamia growers, key industry stakeholders and delivery partners to:
The workshop was a major success and an excellent example of collaboration between Hort Innovation and key macadamia stakeholders, including twenty-two macadamia growers and consultants.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Matt Coulter
As the state’s floral emblem, Swainsona formosa,the Sturt’s Desert Pea is an important species for the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia to showcase in our collections.
Swainsona formosa, the Sturt’s Desert Pea, was one of the first plants of Australia to be collected by European explorers.… Continue reading
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