INDUSTRY EXPERTS INVITE 82,000 AUSSIES TO ASK ME ANYTHING!
A dynamic two-way conversation between industry experts and Australian green life consumers has been rolling out via the @GreenerSpacesBetterPlaces Instagram channel. Connecting consumers directly with industry gardening experts, the social media video series recently featured:
Andrew Laidlaw, lead horticulturist and landscape designer for Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.… Continue reading
Read MoreGreenlife Industry Australia (GIA) welcomes the announcement of a new Senate Inquiry into big box retailers, including Bunnings. This Inquiry, initiated by National Party Senator Ross Cadell, was one of the recommendations made by the Senate Supermarket Inquiry earlier this year.… Continue reading
Read MoreAs the Hawkesbury River region in NSW continues to contend with devastating natural disasters, one local Council has revealed a lesser-known side-effect of the area’s heavy flooding and is combatting it with innovative drone technology for the first time ever in the region.… Continue reading
Read MoreInstead of reaching for the insecticide or insect repellent, a group, consisting of seven- to eleven-year-olds, were exposed to an insect revolution at ARC Ento Tech Ltd at Somersby, NSW. The event was organised by the Horticultural Media Association of Australia.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
The new financial year has begun, and if you have not already done so, now is the time to analyse your P&L from the year just finished.
By following my three simple steps, you can analyse your numbers and percentages.… Continue reading
Read MoreWhat ethical sourcing means for your bottom line
These aren’t just idle thoughts for consumers. They are important criteria for making buying decisions – and businesses are increasingly aware of the need for making ethical sourcing decisions.
Australian markets are becoming more and more connected to international systems, organisations, and influences.… Continue reading
Read MoreThere is often a lot of talk about the ageing workforce in horticulture, so it was heartwarming to see many young people in attendance at a conference I attended recently for the International Plant Propagators Society (IPPS). They were a breath of fresh air and contributed enormously to the event.… Continue reading
Read MoreIndustry experts invite 82,000 Aussies to ask me anything!
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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(L-R) Tara Graham-Cochrane, Leigh McGaghey, Anna Baker-Creswell, Steven Wells, Dr Kate Neale (Image: Meg Chatterton)
By Leigh McGaghey
Therapeutic Horticulture Australia (THA) recently hosted their national Conference ‘Seeds of Change: Social Physical and Mental Wellbeing Through Therapeutic Horticulture’ at the RACV Resort in Noosa, Queensland. Volunteers delivered a tremendous event over three days, with the conference as well as tours, workshops and social events bringing together delegates from across Australia.… Continue reading
Read MoreClimate change is a concern for most people and those concerns may impact on our industry. Consumers drive change; as awareness of environmental issues grow so does their desire for more sustainable gardens and landscapes. The demand for native and drought-tolerant plants is on the rise, as they are well adapted to local climate conditions and often require less water and maintenance.… Continue reading
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