By John Fitzsimmons
As someone originally trained as a ‘generalist’ it is easy to find the specificity of today’s training landscape somewhat challenging to navigate. I certainly don’t envy young people now trying to start their journey and find their way in the working world.… Continue reading
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TAFESA students gain formal qualifications while undertaking real world practical activities, in this case, weed control for Trees for Life (Image: Sam Bywaters)
By Dan Austin
While the last few years have challenged many of us beyond anything we might have thought possible in the years prior, there is now light at the end of the tunnel and for us in horticulture, a lot more than just a silver lining coming from the COVID-19 cloud.… Continue reading
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A design of this calibre by Robert Doyle Landscape Design requires a high-level skill set to design, implement and maintain. (Image: Karen Smith)
By Daniel Fuller
If you’d like to call yourself a professional horticulturist, you need a nationally accredited, industry-relevant qualification. Recently, I interviewed Ian Gaston from TAFE NSW for a podcast episode on gaining a TAFE horticultural qualification. Here is what he advised.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Volunteering to help out at industry events has a lot to offer and not just for the visitors to the event. I volunteered to help out on the Australian Garden Council’s Career Hub at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) where I was able to share information from my own experience and I learnt a lot from other volunteers who work in different areas of horticulture.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Patrick Regnault
The number of women working in horticulture has increased over the years. This is the portrait and thoughts of two women working in the horticulture industry.
These women differ in age, experiences and professional pathways. Gender is not relevant when it comes to passion, creativity and professionalism.… Continue reading
Read MoreDaniel Fuller
While horticulture is concerned with the cultivation of all plants, agriculture is concerned with cultivating edible crops as well as raising livestock. There are professional development opportunities in agriculture for horticulturists looking to practice their trade in new environments.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Some people garden in their spare time to unwind from their stressful occupation, but a horticulturist is fortunate to be paid to work with plants in their job. Whether you’re after an entry-level position or are looking to move ahead from your current role, the Australian horticultural and landscape industries are ripe with different opportunities.… Continue reading
Read MoreHorticulture education: Part 2
By John Fitzsimmons
Australian horticulture education and training is going through a period of massive change. Just what the ultimate balance of skills, science and other non-horticultural training might be needed by industry, is still being clarified but the theme of ‘environments’ keeps cropping up.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Fitzsimmons
What is horticulture versus agriculture say, or gardening? What is education – learning, imparting skills, absorbing knowledge, becoming scientific? The answers to such questions rest largely on who and what you are, and the time and place in history at the point of asking.… Continue reading
Read MoreHow important is it to have the right people on your team? You know, the people who not only know how to do their job but want to be part of the team and help you grow your business?
Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) has developed an awareness program for career options within the horticulture industry.… Continue reading
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