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Achievable Gardens People’s Choice Award ‘Balance by Nature’ by Gina Robertson, Melbourne Polytechnic at Melbourne international Flower & Garden Show 2022 (Image: Karen Smith)

Careers & Education Education

Great reasons to consider a career in landscaping

03/11/2022 Madeleine Stedman and Jodie Dean 703 Views 0 Comments

By Madeleine Stedman and Jodie Dean

The opportunities and benefits of a trade career have never been greater for young people finishing school and entering the workforce. In the past, the university sector has been touted as the best pathway to a successful career.… Continue reading

Careers & Education Education

Hort education, an overseas example

03/11/2022 Patrick Regnault FAIH RH0062 514 Views 0 Comments

By Patrick Regnault

Over the last few decades, Horticulture education has seen many changes. Australia, like many other countries, mainly in the English-speaking world, seems to be heading towards distance learning to the detriment of practical based learning.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are not reaching levels of completion, and the profession is ageing.… Continue reading