Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Horticultural Careers

For a career in retail, it helps to have sound horticultural knowledge (Image: Karen Smith)
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Nursery retail careers: Between the grower and the garden

By Daniel Fuller

The average gardener often thinks that the nursery they buy their plants from is the same nursery that grows them, but that is rarely the case. In fact, there’s a whole sector of the nursery industry that exists between those that grow plants and the end user, the gardeners, that we call the retail nurseries.Continue reading

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Write a killer resume that makes employers pay attention

By Daniel Fuller

Whether you’re seeking a role in horticulture production, landscape construction, or parks and garden maintenance, your resume should demonstrate how you are exactly what the employer is looking for. Here are twelve expert-level tips to help you create a standout resume so you no longer go unnoticed by employers, and you can finally land that job you’ve been dreaming of.Continue reading

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The Edible Forest (Image: Yarra Valley Estate)
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Permaculture careers, an achievable dream or fantasy?

By Daniel Fuller

Permaculture is a garden philosophy that works with nature, rather than against it. It is an attractive field for many horticulturists, but there aren’t many jobs available. How can you prepare so that your resume stands out when you find that one-in-a-million permaculture job?Continue reading

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Award winner Dan Austin and ABC Gardening Australian presenter Clarence Slockee (Image: Karen Smith)
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Industry Events: Are they worth attending?

By Daniel Fuller

A few times each year, we have the opportunity to attend an industry event. They cost money and they take time to attend, so are they worth the investment?

Recently, the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) held their National Day Conference for 2022, with their awards night following.… Continue reading

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