Thursday, April 17, 2025

Botanic gardens

EditorialEditors editorial

Going, going, green

Karen Smith

In this issue, Clive Larkman explores weeds, an area we haven’t covered in some time. Coincidentally, while driving home this morning, I was pleasantly surprised to hear an ABC radio segment discussing an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional Western-style casket for funerals.… Continue reading

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LandscapeLandscape Design

Seeking inspiration

By Patrick Regnault

Designing a garden requires a multiskilled approach. Plant and soil knowledge, an understanding of the influence of topography and geology on weather patterns, an ability to observe the local fauna and flora, a good grasp of engineering and construction, planning and scheduling proficiency, communication skills, and basic financial comprehension are all needed.Continue reading

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LandscapeLandscape event

Bringing the ‘Horticultural Olympics’ Down Under! 

By Gabrielle Stannus

Plans are well under way for Australia’s third Summer Olympics to be held in Brisbane in 2032. But did you know we have never held a ‘Horticultural Olympics’? According to the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), hosting such an event could provide the opportunity of a lifetime for one Australian city to recreate an urban landscape, leaving a permanent green legacy for its inhabitants.Continue reading

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EditorialIndustry News

‘Stronger Together’ at the Greenlife Industry Conference

By Emily Rice

The ‘Stronger Together’ Greenlife Industry National Conference was recently held in Brisbane, Australia. Hort Journal was the event’s media partner.

The first national conference in five years brought together retailers, production nurseries, allied trades, and horticultural and education services to explore the latest in tech, industry data, marketing, business tools, and more.… Continue reading

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FertiliserPlant Nutrition

Plant nutrients: Where from? Where to?

By John Fitzsimmons

Almost every day, horticultural and agricultural enterprises think about, talk about and seek out plant nutrients – usually as ‘fertiliser’. But beyond comparing, selecting and applying nutrient products, how often do we consider their natural and commercial sources and the longevity of their supply?Continue reading

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EditorialIndustry News

Support for garden centres highlights GIG 2025

By John Fitzsimmons

2025 has marked a watershed year for the Garden Inspirations Group (GIG) with even more sponsor-partners, record attendance in Melbourne by garden centre owners and staff from across Victoria, as well as visitors from NSW, South Australia and Western Australia, and a milestone 30th birthday.Continue reading

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EditorialNursery Papers

Nursery Papers

2025 GUIDE TO PRACTICAL PLANT PROTECTION

INTRODUCTION

Efficiency and sustainability are more than just business buzzwords, they are essential elements of every greenlife nursery. Nowhere is this more important to your business than in the complex and challenging sphere of plant protection.… Continue reading

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Green RoofsUrban Green Infrastructures

Green roofs are more than just a pretty face

By Michael Casey 

Rooftop gardens present creative ways to add nature to urban architecture and can make cityscapes, suburbs, and rural areas more attractive and even unique. However, they go a lot further than a simple aesthetic makeover on an underutilised roof area. Continue reading

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EditorialGreener Spaces Better Places Update

What’s Growing on?

THE PLANT POD: URBAN GREENING THROUGH THE LENS OF GROWERS & EXPERTS

Welcome to this month’s Greener Spaces Better Places program update. Read on to find out the latest news and highlights to keep you up to date on what’s happening and how you can benefit.… Continue reading

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EnvironmentEnvironment & Sustainability

Innovative ways to engage visitors through edible plants

A menu of options on display

By Angela Anstis and Barbara Wheeler

Encourage. Hook. Seize. Influence. Encouraging or inspiring people to see plants, hooking them in, seizing their attention longer than just ‘click bait’, and influencing them to act beyond the garden gate is at the heart of most botanic gardens worldwide.Continue reading

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