Karen Smith, Author at Hort Journal Australia

Lots of interaction with exhibitors

Inaugural expo in Sydney a great success

Oct 12, 2023 Karen Smith 489 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Karen Smith

The Landscape Association recently hosted its inaugural TLA Landscape Expo in Ryde in New South Wales and was held at TAFE NSW, Ryde Campus. Attendance exceeded expectations with over 800 people enjoying the large, trade-focused event.

Landscape professionals across the full spectrum of the industry – maintenance, construction, and design, enjoyed the 50 trade exhibits, product demonstrations and speaker program, as well as the buzz of catching up with industry colleagues and friends.… Continue reading

Editors editorial

For the love of trees

Sep 22, 2023 Karen Smith 519 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

A recent news item showed a picture of part of a giant Eucalyptus regnans lying on the back of a semi-trailer being carted to a timber mill in Tasmania. This tree was likely to end up as pulp or wood chips.… Continue reading