By Dan Austin
It is an unfortunate reality that to help us remember things easily, sometimes topics are over-simplified. The five food groups and the proportions we were told to eat growing up for example. Teachings that were simple but have since been adjusted, and found to be far more complex or even downright wrong.… Continue reading
Read MoreNew Plant Selection Tool Launched to Promote Climate Ready Urban Greening
Local governments, landscape architects and urban greening professionals are now able to use a new tool to determine which plants will survive in the Australian urban landscapes, not only now but under future climate scenarios.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Denis Crawford
Varroa mite, the invasive parasite of European honey bees, has been detected in NSW. The current outbreak is very concerning but is there possibly a silver lining to this outbreak?
At the time of writing this article, the NSW outbreak of varroa mite (Varroa destructor) appears to be contained.… Continue reading
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The lilly pilly beetle (Paropsides calypso) eats the leaves of species and cultivars of the Syzygium genus, causing foliar damage
(Image: Courtesy of Denis Crawford)
By Gabrielle Stannus
Most of us understand integrated pest management (IPM) as an environmentally sensitive way of managing pests and diseases in plants, be they in productive, environmental, or ornamental landscapes. IPM includes cultural, chemical, biological, genetic, and physical methods to control garden and landscape pests.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
For many of us, one of the best things in life is the opportunity to eat food from all over the world. Stimulating the taste buds also helps us enjoy life and push through good and bad times.… Continue reading
Read MoreFleming’s Nurseries, Australia’s leading grower of ornamental, fruit and native Australian trees and plants is delighted to introduce ‘Distylium,’ an exciting new all-rounder shrub to the Australian market.
To quote legendary plantsman and breeder Dr Michael Dirr, “These are the best plants that you have never heard of.”… Continue reading
Read MoreA major expansion of Ball Australia’s Skye (VIC) site has been brought forward by five years in response to growth and demand above expectations. The new facility will be the most advanced technological and largest greenhouse operation of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Matthew Lunn – EO Nursery & Garden Industry Western Australia (NGIWA)
With the new financial year well under way, NGIWA is looking forward to another twelve months of increased member benefits as well as continuing to grow its collaboration with other greenlife industry bodies in Western Australia.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Ian Atkinson – CEO, Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ)
NGIQ is an active member of the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA)* whose purpose and mission is to build a sustainable agricultural workforce for all of Queensland. RJSA also identifies workforce needs and works to find solutions to help deliver a secure future for Queensland agricultural industries.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Anita Campbell – CEO Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT (NGINA)
Mr David Jakobs, CEO of Oasis Horticulture, has been appointed as the new President of NGINA. David has served on the NGINA Board since November 2016 and as Vice President since 2018.… Continue reading
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