By Gabrielle Stannus
Sandra Schwarz is a Melbourne-based Landscape Architect with a passion for restorative and therapeutic landscapes. Her book Restore demonstrates how green spaces support human restoration, whilst being underpinned by the guiding question, ‘HOW can you do that in practice?’… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
In October, I invited my friend and business ally, Ineke Clark, to speak with my clients in an 80-minute Zoom session about how to market our businesses more effectively. Ineke is the owner of Ambition Social, a social media and brand strategy company based in Adelaide that provides mentoring and consulting to business owners around Australia.… Continue reading
Read MoreIn this issue, we focus on the theme of professional development. Before helping your employees to develop themselves professionally though, I ask you to consider firstly what it was that inspired you to enter the horticultural industry? How might this knowledge better help you understand the reasons why people enter (and perhaps leave) this workforce? … Continue reading
Read MoreBy Kim Syrus
Many Australian growers have investigated alternative ways to produce field roses grown on their own roots. Unfortunately, the results of these ventures have, in the main, been less than successful. Aware that rose growers in both the United States and Europe have successfully transitioned portions of their crop to cutting-grown plants, I applied and was awarded a Hort Innovation Churchill Fellowship.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Tania Harman and Daniel Knox
Small and medium growers in Australia’s horticulture industry often invest in innovation. The R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) can refund a significant portion of these R&D costs (a 43.5 per cent refundable tax offset for eligible small companies), but to benefit, you must maintain strong records.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Setbacks are an inevitable part of a business. A challenge can feel discouraging when they happen unexpectedly. However, the ability to recover, learn, and stay motivated during tough times often separates resilient business owners from those that struggle.… Continue reading
Read MoreCan a simple sticker on a plant pot encourage Australians to grow with more confidence?
That’s exactly what a new industry-backed retail engagement trial set out to explore. With early signs pointing to increased engagement and enthusiasm, the results offer promising insight into how education
at point-of-sale might be the key to long-term category growth.… Continue reading
The 2025 Australian Horticultural Trials Week will take place from Tuesday 2 – Friday 5 December, showcasing the latest innovations in plant breeding, production and allied horticultural products across multiple, dynamic exhibitor sites.
Exhibitors this year include Anthony Tesselaar Plants, Ball, Carawah Nursery, Fleming’s, Garden City Plastics, Haars Nursery, Helix Australia, ICL, JD Propagation, Mansfield’s Propagation Nursery, Norwood, Peninsula Growers, Powerplants, Proven Winners, Syngenta, and Greenhills Propagation Nursery/Touch of Class Plants, with more to be announced.… Continue reading
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A dynamic overview of HortEx, where international exhibitors showcase horticultural innovation across bustling national pavilions (Image: HortEx)
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is pleased to announce the official approval of HortEx 2026 as an AIPH-approved International Horticultural Trade Exhibition.
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has officially endorsed HortEx 2026 in Bangkok, recognising its role in advancing horticultural innovation and trade across Asia.… Continue reading
Read MoreAIPH’s community of leading organisations is growing. During the 77th AIPH Annual Congress, held in Ghent, Belgium, from 14th-18th September 2025, the Board of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) approved the applications of three new Affiliate Members, bringing fresh expertise in automation, biotechnology, and sustainable event solutions to the association.… Continue reading
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