By Gabrielle Stannus
Recent promotions and position changes at Oasis Horticulture’s Springwood production facility have seen women step into key roles across the operation, with almost two-thirds of management and supervisory positions now held by female team members. I spoke with two of those women to find out how Oasis is fostering diverse and inclusive leadership amongst its horticultural workforce.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Are you looking for a way to start your horticulture career, or know someone who is? Finding that first job in the industry can be tricky; many desirable roles require industry experience, but how does one get that experience in the first place?… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Three months ago, my wife Kirstie and I had our first child, a beautiful baby boy named Jack. As any new parent will tell you, these early weeks are a profound mix of sleepless nights, heart-expanding love, and a complete redefinition of what “exhausted” truly means.… Continue reading
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Designer Christian Jenkin's dream became a reality at the Melbourne International Flower Show 2024 (Image: Karen Smith)
By Daniel Fuller
Landscape architects and designers are the dreamers of our industry. They are afforded the luxury to find inspiration and the creative talent to visualise a concept while the rest of us run around like headless chooks with one eye on the clock.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
I just overheard a landscape apprentice working on my neighbour’s yard across the fence complaining that he just couldn’t get the levels right. His boss was patient and took the time to let him get it right himself.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Sure, you know it is something to do with plants, but we belong to a huge industry! So, how do you find the next step in your journey, especially if you want to progress without the usual linear paths like getting into management or starting your own business?… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Workplace diversity has been a hot topic in recent years, and it’s not surprising that many people roll their eyes when they hear the term. Some employers feel they have a responsibility to hire diverse candidates but end up fostering a team that don’t necessarily work well together.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
I was born in 1990, and like many of my fellow millennials, I grew up being told that I could do anything I put my mind to. I believe that the world could be better than it is right now, and I reckon I’ve got some pretty good ideas on the direction we need to move as an industry.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
“I hate Plan B. People perform better, in sports and everything else, if they don’t have a Plan B. I’ve never, ever had a Plan B.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger believes people have a backup plan because they are worried they will fail.… Continue reading
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Working in a botanic garden requires a diverse range of skills such as creating the de-signs for the Calyx exhibitions at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney (Image: Karen Smith)
By Daniel Fuller
For most of my decade-long career in the landscape maintenance sector, I truly believed that I only had two pathways to progress my career in the horticulture industry – move into management at a large company, or start my own maintenance business.… Continue reading
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