By Maraika vanWessem
To the public, our botanic gardens are places of solace, learning and socialising. But what about the bigger picture? More than two thirds of our global population will be living in cities by 2050, yet the trees that shade and make those cities liveable are under increasing threat.… Continue reading
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Greener Spaces Better Places Introduces School of Thumb
School of Thumb is a Greener Spaces Better Places horticultural content series, where Australians can learn from expert growers on how best to tackle their common gardening guesswork in a fun, down to earth setting.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Denis Crawford
The arrival of an exotic herbivorous insect in an environment dominated by only a few plant species can be a recipe for disaster.
When an insect is introduced into an area with few natural pathogens, parasites and predators, that insect may become a severe pest.… Continue reading
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Imagine concurrent light transmission and power generation for the greenhouse. It could be possible with new nano coating technology (Image: John Fitzsimmons)
By John Fitzsimmons
Depending on location, energy usage can be the second largest operational expense in commercial greenhouse crop cultivation, and despite greenhouses providing the controlled environments needed for innovative research, they can be energy intensive and expensive to light, heat and cool.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Remember when you were keen to start your own business? Let’s look at the how and why it is important to stay hungry to run your own business.
You may have been doing small jobs on weekends and that gave you the confidence to launch your business full time.… Continue reading
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Award winner Dan Austin and ABC Gardening Australian presenter Clarence Slockee (Image: Karen Smith)
By Daniel Fuller
A few times each year, we have the opportunity to attend an industry event. They cost money and they take time to attend, so are they worth the investment?
Recently, the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) held their National Day Conference for 2022, with their awards night following.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
We have been growing plants for food and home for thousands of years. I am not sure when we started growing plants as indoor decorations but it has been for a few centuries. Indoor plants are of course just outdoor plants with a greater tolerance of low light and low air movement.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Patrick Regnault
When and what type of tools or machinery to purchase needs to be vetted carefully. When does an investment become an over-investment or when does an investment in machinery lead to a need to change the way we operate our business?… Continue reading
Read MoreLabel Name: Grevillea ‘Ochre Pokers’
ACRA Registration: 1258
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Open pollination with one parent thought to be Grevillea ‘Canning Classic’. Applicant: Neil R Marriott, received November 2007.
Characteristics: A low spreading habit with huge showy flower racemes and soft once divided leaves.… Continue reading
Read MoreLabel Name: Correa ‘Green Dream’
ACRA Registration: 1788
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: A chance seedling selection by Peter Ollerenshaw of Bywong Nursery. Application received February 2020.
Characteristics: Correa ‘Green Dream’ is a low-growing shrub to approximately 1m x 1m. It has pale green, bell-shaped flowers that occur during autumn and winter.… Continue reading
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