The 2025 Green Expo was abuzz with people viewing the greenlife and horticultural products on display
By Gabrielle Stannus
Promotional material to market Greenlife Industry Queensland’s Green Expo certainly did not lie when it said this event brings together the best of the nursery and garden industry, with a wide range of displays and products all in one place.… Continue reading
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The 53rd International Plant Producers Society (IPPS) conference ‘Propagation for conservation’ was held recently in Cairns at the Crystalbrook Riley Hotel with an extensive list of speakers and activities. Here is a snapshot of the event.
President, Clive Larkman, president of IPPS opened the conference and local MP Bree James welcomed the delegates to Cairns extolling the virtues of far North Queensland for business and tourism.… Continue reading
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Landscape design, installation, and maintenance involve creativity, materials, equipment, and skill sets provided as a service. As such, its enterprises also need complementary support on the supply side for materials, equipment and business services. This was all present at the annual Landscape Show 2025, presented recently at Sandown Racecourse in Melbourne by Landscaping Victoria.… Continue reading
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NGIWA's Executive Officer and volunteers created six inspirational Waterwise garden displays. This Mediterranean-inspired design was one of the highlights (Image: Krystle Ricci)
By Lisa Passmore
The 2025 Perth Garden Show bloomed into its vibrant new home at McCallum Park in Victoria Park, nestled beside the Swan River and shaded by mature trees and providing the perfect canvas for Western Australia’s premier garden and outdoor living event.… 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)
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
Read MoreBy Karen Smith
The colours of a rainbow were on show at the recent Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland’s Green Expo. The moment you entered the building, the place was abuzz with excitement and creative displays.
The Expo was held at the Gold Coast Turf Club and Events Centre, which has proved successful since moving from the Gold Coast Convention Centre.… 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
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Garden lovers and green thumbs were treated to a botanical feast at the recent Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) 2024. From the moment visitors entered the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens the array of floral displays offered people the opportunity to see creative designs in every colour and form.… Continue reading
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Members and friends of The Landscape Association celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) recently with a gathering and discussion by industry leaders, highlighting the role and future of women in the industry.
Held at The Butchers Block in Granville, Sydney, speakers from different sectors of the landscape industry shared their thoughts on the theme of #InspireInclusion in front of 70 members and guests.… Continue reading
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German firm Weber Verpackungen presented a packaging machine for potted plants that claims productivity increases up to 100% compared with manual hand packing
By John Fitzsimmons
This year marked the 40th Anniversary of the IPM Essen horticultural expo in Germany. It hosted 1400 specialist exhibitors from 14 countries presenting over a massive 100,000m² and 10 exhibition halls. Technology that enhances efficient greenlife production, especially innovations that improve productivity and respond to environmental challenges, were again a feature.… Continue reading
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