By John Corban
At the beginning of 2021, we were hoping for the worst of COVID to be behind us and some sort of normality could be experienced. But no, the Delta variant, prolonged lockdowns and imposed vaccinations dominated the year.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Are you inclined to listen to the radio when on the job, either in the nursery, on a landscape job, or in the ute on the way to a job? I get that. It’s relaxing and you can just carry on with your work.… Continue reading
Read MoreAustralia’s $900 million citrus industry could face serious production and market access risks if the industry is not adequately prepared to manage future biosecurity threats.
A new five-year national biosecurity program, CitrusWatch, is a collaborative effort that is designed to protect the citrus industry from harmful exotic pests and diseases such as Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and huánglóngbìng (HLB).… Continue reading
Read MoreLet’s Grow: Report out Now.
Let’s Grow: Motivating Community Support for Private Land Urban Greening is
for anyone who wants to encourage Australians to green their land and homes.
It explores what motivates (or prevents) urban greening in the private realm,
for different population segments.… Continue reading
By Dan Austin
As famously pondered by the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, ‘the only constant in life is change’ and as every aspect of our lives, from how we spend our time to where we reside, is changing faster than ever before, so are our gardens.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Denis Crawford
Most cultivated plants are attacked by a mixture of introduced and native insect pests. You may be surprised which pests are the native ones.
I recently found some caterpillars chewing into the leaves and stems of my climbing guinea flower, Hibbertia scandens.… Continue reading
Read MoreNew CEO coming for HIA
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) recently announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Mr. Matt Brand. Mr. Brand will continue in the role (until mid-2022) while the recruitment of a new CEO takes place. Hort Innovation Chair, Ms.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Bruce Thompson
With common names such as Hard Aspen and Northern White Lilly Pilly, Acronychia laevis is a well disguised member of the RUTACEAE family. And yet the fruit of this citrus family species has one of the most unique tastes, described as a combination of aniseed and lime.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Bishop
Research is emerging confirming what most garden lovers have always known … being immersed in nature feels good! But this research is also telling us that it’s not just spending time outdoors working in the garden, walking through the bush, or running along beaches that gives the most benefit.… Continue reading
Read MoreDecember is a time for celebrations in many ways. Some of us will be looking forward to a well-earned break, while others will be hoping for increased activity boosting sales in the lead-up to Christmas. We are all hoping for a near-normal summer season as COVID
restrictions wind back.… Continue reading
