By Karen Smith
Melbourne’s Rose Street Artists Market in Fitzroy was a fitting place to host The Australian Institute of Horticulture’s National Day Conference 2022 and Awards night. The hipster venue provided a cosy marquee for the conference with delicious food and a rooftop bar to network in before the awards ceremony proceeded.… Continue reading
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Weed infestation in containers can reduce plant growth and vigour by interfering with water and nutrient uptake
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BACKGROUND: This nursery paper can assist you to develop a weed management program for your nursery. The first step requires an understanding of the different types of weeds present and the appropriate management options for each weed.… Continue reading
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Greener Spaces Better Places Introduces School of Thumb
School of Thumb is a Greener Spaces Better Places horticultural content series, where Australians can learn from expert growers on how best to tackle their common gardening guesswork in a fun, down to earth setting.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Remember when you were keen to start your own business? Let’s look at the how and why it is important to stay hungry to run your own business.
You may have been doing small jobs on weekends and that gave you the confidence to launch your business full time.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Patrick Regnault
When and what type of tools or machinery to purchase needs to be vetted carefully. When does an investment become an over-investment or when does an investment in machinery lead to a need to change the way we operate our business?… Continue reading
Read MoreNewly elected President of the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH), Alan Burnell, has pledged to use his new platform to encourage fundamental changes to the way horticulturists contribute to addressing societal and environmental issues.
“Modern horticultural best practices are absolutely fundamental to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are guiding the formation of policy and practice in balancing the needs of our society with the issues and limits of our planet”, says Alan.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Bruce Naylor
After reading an article in Hort Journal relating to the use of Eucalyptus species in landscape design in suburbia, I feel prompted to bring up the subject of using Eucalyptus in suburban gardens to your attention. For some perspective, I have been involved in the industry in Queensland for over 50 years, most of it as a grower and I am a Life Member of the Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ).… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Matthew Lunn – Executive Officer
After a delay of nearly five months due to COVID-19, the Perth Garden and Outdoor Garden Festival finally went ahead. For the first time in its 49-year history, it was held in spring at Langley Park Perth.… Continue reading
Read MoreIt’s that old chestnut, ‘I can’t believe it is November already’. Are you ready for the Christmas period? Sunshine, stock and staff could determine how merry the trading period will be.
Many sectors have had a difficult post COVID period due to supply-side bottlenecks and staff shortages.… Continue reading
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The process of applying irrigation water evenly across the cropping area is now a standard best management practice (BMP) aim. However, there is more to good irrigation than ‘wet is good, dry is bad’ rationale. Growers should consider the evenness of crop growth, crop health and crop turnover, and perhaps greater focus should be given to how irrigation systems are designed and how efficiently they are operating.… Continue reading
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