Sunday, December 21, 2025
Nursery Papers

Nursery Papers: Fostering innovation within production nurseries

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BACKGROUND: The greenlife industry, like other horticultural and agricultural industries has been on a steady path of modernisation, automation and digitalisation over the last decade.

Technology has the power to transform a nursery production business. Automated potting machines, mixers and conveyors have greatly increased productivity whilst advances in irrigation and Integrated
Pest Management have improved the profitability in production nurseries.… Continue reading

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A potbound acacia which should have been planted directly into the field much earlier A potbound acacia which should have been planted directly into the field much earlier
International Plant Propagation Society

Getting to the root of container growing

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By Dan Austin

Container growing has revolutionised the way we grow, distribute, and utilise plants. Allowing for greater convenience in transport and options for creativity when displaying plants, containers come in all shapes and sizes but choosing the best option can be a challenge.… Continue reading

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Bushfire bore down on properties from Peregian Beach to Marcus Beach (Image: Turfbreed) Bushfire bore down on properties from Peregian Beach to Marcus Beach (Image: Turfbreed)
Turf

Turf as a living fire break

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By Sandra Godwin

The bushland surrounding its coastal communities is one of the major attractions of the Noosa area on Queensland’s popular Sunshine Coast. However, after being evacuated with 7000 others as a wall of flames bore down on Peregian Beach in spring 2019, The Retreat operators Dan and Nora Gleeson vowed to take action to better protect the resort against future bushfires.… Continue reading

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Rewards increase as you climb up the ladder (Image: Daniel Fuller) Rewards increase as you climb up the ladder (Image: Daniel Fuller)
Horticultural Careers

Is there a career pathway in horticulture for me?

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By Daniel Fuller

Some people garden in their spare time to unwind from their stressful occupation, but a horticulturist is fortunate to be paid to work with plants in their job. Whether you’re after an entry-level position or are looking to move ahead from your current role, the Australian horticultural  and landscape industries are ripe with different opportunities.… Continue reading

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Pimelia spicata close up of the potted collection (Image: Daniella Pasqualini) Pimelia spicata close up of the potted collection (Image: Daniella Pasqualini)
Botanic Gardens

Reflections on the current challenges of saving threatened flora

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By Daniella Pasqualini

The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan (ABGMA) is home to some impressive facilities including the recently relocated National Herbarium of NSW and the PlantBank, our state-of the art seed storage facility. Behind these special buildings lies a humbler but just as important set of structures, the nursery, where horticulture meets science.… Continue reading

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