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Aussie bush foods for biodiversity and conservation

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By Bruce Thompson

I remember reading Tim Low’s book “Wild Food Plants of Australia” as though gaining entry to a secret society of horticulturists. In those pages, my name was invisibly written, granted entry to that forbidden library of arcane knowledge where edible Aussie plants and fruits were celebrated again after languishing unnoticed for decades, despite the tens of thousands of years they provided sustenance to First Nations people.… Continue reading

Aerial view of the property showing the location of the Inala Jurassic Garden Inala (Image: Inala-B Moriarty)

Botanic Gardens

A global collection of Gondwanan flora in Tasmania

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By Dr Tonia Cochran

The Inala Jurassic Garden is a privately-owned botanic garden located on South Bruny Island, south-eastern Tasmania. Its relatively remote location, on an ‘island off an island off an island’, is rather a fitting place for a garden which features living plant families whose ancestors thrived on the ancient Gondwana supercontinent before it split to form today’s southern land masses – quite the Jurassic Park, with its plant equivalent of dinosaurs that are still with us today.… Continue reading

A high traffic area on market day and a beautiful view (Images supplied by Turfbreed)

Turf

Historic Coal Loader site offers perfect green roof platform for Nara Native Zoysia

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By Sandra Godwin

Each week thousands of people visit the Coal Loader at Balls Head, Waverton in New South Wales, to enjoy the fresh air and million-dollar views across Sydney Harbour. It’s a far cry from the days when workers laboured under a thick layer of black dust to unload coal from bulk carriers and transfer it onto smaller, coal-fired steam ships.… Continue reading

Business File

Business tips by Richard Branson

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By John Corban

When it comes to growing a business and succeeding, billionaire Richard Branson is a guy we listen to. He founded the Virgin Group in the 1970’s, which today controls more than 400 companies in many diverse sectors, from travel to telecommunications, health to banking, and music to leisure.… Continue reading

Nursery Papers

Nursery Papers November 2021, Accelerating uptake and removing barriers to green roofs in Australia

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Background: Rapidly growing urban populations, increasingly hot cities and the need for green space and access to nature are key reasons for integrating more green infrastructure into cities. Green roofs provide environmental benefits and greener developments can enhance human well-being and productivity, and increase the rental and resale value of properties compared to traditional grey infrastructure.… Continue reading

Botanic Gardens

Re-vegetation or ecological restoration

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By Patrick Regnault

As we become more environmentally conscious, individuals or communities in rural or regional areas may wish to re-vegetate part of their land to improve the local biodiversity. To be of full benefit the planting has to serve the local fauna, be a future seed bank for the local flora, and increase soil health.… Continue reading

Cabbage aphid parasite enters the colony bottom right (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

Aphids are here to stay

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By Denis Crawford

Aphids thrive in warm, moist conditions so they are often the first insect pests that we notice in spring. Most of the aphids that cause problems in Australia are introduced from elsewhere and it’s likely they are here to stay.… Continue reading

Nepal’s rhododendron forests, one of the sites featured in the text

International Plant Propagation Society

Reflections and milestones of a horticultural career

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By Dan Austin

It’s no trade secret that joining multiple industry bodies is one of the most valuable things a person can do for a successful career foundation. On reflection of my own career, the value of belonging to these organisations and being involved has allowed me to reach many milestones along the way.… Continue reading

Viola flowers make beautiful garnishes. Seen here: Viola hederacea (Image: Yerrabingin)

Interior Plantscaping

Bush tucker grows up

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By Gabrielle Stannus

A recent conversation with Christian Hampson from Yerrabingin got me thinking about the challenges and opportunities associated with growing edible species, including bush tucker, in inner-city buildings.

Christian Hampson, a Woiwurrung and Maneroo man, is co-founder of Yerrabingin, a design practice interweaving collaborative design thinking and indigenous knowledge.… Continue reading

Editorial Industry News

HJA Newsbuds

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Special horti week

For four days, December 7-11, Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria (NGIV) and Australia’s top breeders and growers, will present the 2021 Australian Horticultural Trials Week. This event is an opportunity to discover new lines, visit some of Australia’s finest propagators and growers, and enjoy networking with industry colleagues from Australia and overseas.… Continue reading