Thursday, May 29, 2025

Editorial

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Landscaping the future

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Speaking with designers and installers at the recent Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) made me think about some of the challenges and issues they need to address when designing landscapes. The landscape philosophy is constantly evolving.

From climate change and urbanisation to social equity and technological innovation, landscape architects and designers are now focusing on creating spaces that not only look aesthetically pleasing but also regenerate ecosystems, promote well-being, and promote environmental resilience.… Continue reading

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Natallie Back’s 'The Sustainable Sanctuary' was built from the grant awarded to her from Open Gardens Victoria (images supplied by Karen Smith) Natallie Back’s 'The Sustainable Sanctuary' was built from the grant awarded to her from Open Gardens Victoria (images supplied by Karen Smith)
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Design, Inspiration and Colour

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Melbourne celebrates horticultural ingenuity

By Karen Smith

What draws over 115,000 visitors to Melbourne’s Carlton Gardens each year for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show? The reasons are many and varied – from stunning floral displays to world-class Show Gardens.… Continue reading

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Trees create a serene and calm environment as they cradle this design by Christian Jenkins design (Image: Karen Smith) Trees create a serene and calm environment as they cradle this design by Christian Jenkins design (Image: Karen Smith)
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Cost-Plus quoting and how it works

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By John Corban

How a Cost-Plus Estimate works, whether it can work for you, and how to effectively sell it.

Over the past few years, I have been increasingly asked about Cost-Plus estimating, how it works and whether the enquiring contractors should utilise it.… Continue reading

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The impact of plastic on marine life (Image: cloud_purple, Pixabay) The impact of plastic on marine life (Image: cloud_purple, Pixabay)
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New developments with biodegradable plastics

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With the ongoing concerns of plastic waste and pollution it is heartening to hear that Japanese researchers have recently developed innovative biodegradable plastics that decompose rapidly in marine environments.

A team, led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and Eindhoven University of Technology, has created a durable plastic that fully dissolves in seawater.… Continue reading

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Going, going, green

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Karen Smith

In this issue, Clive Larkman explores weeds, an area we haven’t covered in some time. Coincidentally, while driving home this morning, I was pleasantly surprised to hear an ABC radio segment discussing an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional Western-style casket for funerals.… Continue reading

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‘Stronger Together’ at the Greenlife Industry Conference

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By Emily Rice

The ‘Stronger Together’ Greenlife Industry National Conference was recently held in Brisbane, Australia. Hort Journal was the event’s media partner.

The first national conference in five years brought together retailers, production nurseries, allied trades, and horticultural and education services to explore the latest in tech, industry data, marketing, business tools, and more.… Continue reading

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GIG’s own Leigh Siebler was recognised by his peers for his three decades of service to the GIG project and five decades of involvement in the horticulture sector GIG’s own Leigh Siebler was recognised by his peers for his three decades of service to the GIG project and five decades of involvement in the horticulture sector
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Support for garden centres highlights GIG 2025

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By John Fitzsimmons

2025 has marked a watershed year for the Garden Inspirations Group (GIG) with even more sponsor-partners, record attendance in Melbourne by garden centre owners and staff from across Victoria, as well as visitors from NSW, South Australia and Western Australia, and a milestone 30th birthday.… Continue reading

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Nursery Papers

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2025 GUIDE TO PRACTICAL PLANT PROTECTION

INTRODUCTION

Efficiency and sustainability are more than just business buzzwords, they are essential elements of every greenlife nursery. Nowhere is this more important to your business than in the complex and challenging sphere of plant protection.… Continue reading

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EditorialGreener Spaces Better Places Update

What’s Growing on?

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THE PLANT POD: URBAN GREENING THROUGH THE LENS OF GROWERS & EXPERTS

Welcome to this month’s Greener Spaces Better Places program update. Read on to find out the latest news and highlights to keep you up to date on what’s happening and how you can benefit.… Continue reading

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Artificial intelligence, not so smart

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Compiled by Karen Smith

Most of you have heard of Artificial Intelligence, commonly called AI. It has uses in many diverse fields, from illustrating comics to identifying tumours pictured in medical images. I have used an AI-powered app to identify plants in the field.… Continue reading

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