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Manual labour looks ‘safe’ for the moment until AI generated efficiencies free up more investment in automation (Image: John Fitzsimmons - KonzeptVZ)

Greenhouses & Technology Technology

AI and the future of work

06/11/2025 By John Fitzsimmons 490 Views 0 Comments

By John Fitzsimmons

Almost every time you commence work these days you will engage with AI, an increasingly familiar acronym for artificial intelligence. Some are hopeful that this powerful technology will improve their working lives, whilst others are concerned about the future of their jobs.… Continue reading

The oddly shaped but very delicious ‘Reisetomate’ (Image: SunnyCeleste via iStock)

Plants

A travelling tomato!

06/11/2025 Clive Larkman 424 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Clive Larkman

The nursery industry supplies plants to all sectors of horticulture including home gardens. Originally the home garden provided edible and medicinal plant material for the occupants of its house. It is now primarily a source of ornamental plants to both beautify the garden and give pleasure to those working in it.… Continue reading

A dynamic overview of HortEx, where international exhibitors showcase horticultural innovation across bustling national pavilions (Image: HortEx)

Editorial Newsbuds

AIPH approves HortEx 2026

06/11/2025 admin 463 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

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

(Image: Courtesy of We Lodge)

Editorial Newsbuds

AIPH expands its global network with three new Affiliate Members

06/11/2025 admin 405 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

AIPH’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

Editorial Editors editorial

Springing into resilience

09/10/2025 admin 514 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

The first of September marks the ‘official’ start of spring in Australia, although the horticultural industry knows that this seasonal marker varies from year to year, and may increasingly do so in the future. Attending The Landscape Association’s (TLA) 2025 Landscape Expo recently, I spoke with many nursery representatives who told me they were preparing for what is typically the busiest time of the year for them.… Continue reading

The 2025 Landscape Expo was abuzz with people viewing the greenlife and horticultural products on display (Images: Ludovic Vilbert, Inwardout Studio)

Editorial Industry Event

Out and about at the 2025 Landscape Expo

09/10/2025 Gabrielle Stannus 630 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Gabrielle Stannus

The Landscape Association held their Landscape Expo on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 in the Howie Pavilion at Sydney Showground. This was the first year that the expo was held at this bigger venue, and my first time attending.… Continue reading

Screenshot of a search for trees suitable for Canning Vale, a suburb of Perth, WA (Image: Supplied by author)

Greenhouses & Technology Technology

Which Plant Where: The right plant for the right place

09/10/2025 Samantha Newton 521 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Samantha Newton

Our cities are increasingly challenged by expanding human population and climate change. Resilient urban green spaces are recognised as critical for the development and sustainability of liveable cities for the future, providing a range of ecosystem services and benefits.… Continue reading

Creating more greenspaces in schools allows students to participate in the installation and upkeep along with having greenspaces to enjoy (Image: Evergreen Infrastructure)

Environment & Sustainability Urban Nature

Why Australia must invest in urban nature

09/10/2025 Michael Casey 544 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Michael Casey

Greener cities mean healthier lives for their inhabitants. If we are to prevent disease, improve mental health, and create resilient, liveable communities in Australia, we must invest in urban nature.

Australia faces a growing public health challenge: the rising burden of preventable chronic disease.… Continue reading

Sherwood Arboretum playground

Landscape Landscape Design

Cathedrals of roots

09/10/2025 admin 496 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

**Training aerial roots of Ficus microcarpa at Sherwood Arboretum**

By Prue McGruther

In landscape design, our attention often falls on flowers, foliage, bark, or branch structure. Roots, especially aerial, are rarely considered for their visual appeal, yet under the right conditions, figs (Ficus spp.)… Continue reading

Remnant Eucalyptus camuldulensis stand at Red Gums (Image: Claire Takacs)

Garden Design Landscape

Sam Cox opens his gardens

09/10/2025 Gabrielle Stannus 706 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Gabrielle Stannus

Open Gardens Victoria is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month. I spoke with Sam Cox, one of Australia’s foremost proponents of naturalistic garden design about the opening of Red Gums, one of this scheme’s official anniversary gardens. During our conversation, Sam shared the reasons why he thinks other landscape professionals should open their gardens too, and (bonus!)… Continue reading