We are approaching two years since the pandemic turned our lives a bit topsy turvy. During that time many people have not had a great experience but if there is anything positive to come out of the situation, I would think it would have to be technology.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Bruce Thompson
The bane of nursery staff, horticulturists and bush regenerators is managing monocot and dicot weeds in a way that isn’t harmful to the environment, won’t risk the health of the plants you’re encouraging, and won’t place you at odds with your customers, clients and communities in a risk-averse society, terrified of glyphosate.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Since COVID19 began, I have taken a stronger interest in golf and am playing more regularly. I always found this game quite frustrating, but the more I play, the less frustrating it is. It’s funny how that works!… Continue reading
Read MoreIn 2015, all United Nations members adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At its heart is a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call to action across several issues affecting the current and future prosperity of the world.… Continue reading
Read MoreWhat motivates Australians to green their homes?
Last month, Greener Spaces Better Places featured the Highlights from the recent Consumer Usage & Attitude Research Report (NY20002), funded by Hort Innovation using the Nursery Fund.
It showed that Australians are excited about plants and momentum is building for the sector.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Fitzsimmons
Biosecurity information portal
The Australian Government has launched a new national website that will help the public find answers to their biosecurity questions more easily. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud said the website would help everyone better understand their role in keeping Australia safe from pests and disease.… Continue reading
Read MoreWell, spring is here and its lovely to experience lovely sunny days without it being too hot… well, where I live anyhow. I guess it is different for everyone. No doubt spring can be a challenge for many in our industry, as you are often run off your feet.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Stephen Covey wrote a ground-breaking book (The 7 habits of highly effective people) years ago, that changed the way many leaders manage their business and life. In this article, I summarise the seven habits, so you can choose to apply some or all of them.… Continue reading
Read MoreBACKGROUND: Growers of good quality nursery tree stock recognise the importance of each step in the production process and how each step influences and impacts physiological structure, plant health and establishment. The NIASA Nursery Tree Stock Specification outlines the relevant criteria for nursery tree stock production.… Continue reading
Read MoreThe state of urban forestry management in local government areas
Greener Spaces Better Places has been busy launching and showcasing research on the state of urban forestry management in Australia’s urban local government area’s (LGAs): what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.… Continue reading
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