Grasses in paper plugs. Plastic trays are reused, and transplant shock is avoided (Image: Patrick Regnault)
By Patrick Regnault
Over the last few decades, the industry has made great strides with water and fertiliser use. Pots and the use of plastic is an area where progress can be made. Some nurseries will take back the pots to sterilise them before reuse, and others will recycle them as part of a scheme.… Continue reading
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Punggol Mall in Singapore uses green roofs, podium gardens and tiered levels that retain water to avoid peak discharge into the river system – a great example of a nature-based storm water management solution (Image: Michael Casey)
By Michael Casey
As cities continue to grow, so do the challenges of managing urban heat, record-breaking floods, and extreme weather events that are pushing some urban areas toward uninhabitable locations. Addressing these challenges requires a diverse urban toolkit, one that embraces high-tech, low-tech, and even no-tech solutions.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
In medieval times, wealthy landholders showed off their incredible wealth and power by turning perfectly good land into ornamental lawns instead of valuable crops. This was an ostentatious way to show the populace that not only could they afford open spaces useful only for taking a stroll or throwing a ball, but they could also afford the luxury of keeping these spaces regularly mowed.… Continue reading
Read MoreMany of the cultivated berries are native to a small number of countries. However, the raspberry comes from a wide range of countries. The common one is Rubus idaeus, native to Europe and northern Asia. It grows in a range of temperate climates, meaning it is now grown in most countries and regions that have a period of winter chill.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Karen Smith
The stench of Amorphophallus titanum (corpse flower) attracted more than just a few carrion beetles for pollination – crowds in the thousands queued for hours, even days, to witness the rare bloom of this endangered plant. So how did botanic gardens across the country manage to attract such massive audiences to see (and smell) something often described as a mix of rotting flesh and sweaty socks?… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Lisa Wightwick
The International Plant Producers Society* (IPPS) recently held a regional event hosted by Jane and Gary Barfoot, founders of Peninsula Growers wholesale propagation nursery at their site on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. The event coincided with NGIV’s Australian Horticultural Trials Week, in which Peninsula Growers also participated.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Praful Umaretiya
Western Australia’s unique flora faces increasing threats from habitat loss and environmental changes. Tissue culture techniques have emerged as a vital tool for horticulturists and conservationists in propagating rare and vulnerable species, which can be rapidly produced from a limited number of initial specimens.… Continue reading
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A farmer drives a harvester to harvest sunflower seeds in a field in Linhe District of Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Wang Fei is hailed as the ‘King of Sunflower Seeds’ in his hometown of Bayannur, in Northern China.
The title reflects his passion for the crunchy snack and his remarkable achievement in transforming locally grown sunflower kernels into a global commodity, with markets spanning the Republic of Korea, Egypt and Germany.… Continue reading
Read MoreThis year, IPM ESSEN confirmed its role as the world’s leading innovation platform, and powerful industry driver, when the global horticultural industry gathered recently at the Messe Essen exhibition grounds. “The spirit of optimism in the green sector is palpable,” says Oliver P.… Continue reading
Read MoreLemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is experiencing a surge in demand due to its versatility in culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal applications. As consumers and industries seek natural and native ingredients, growers are finding expanding market opportunities both domestically and internationally.… Continue reading
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