The NSW Government announcement to inject an unprecedented $252 million to deliver over 1,300 additional apprentices and trainees has been embraced by the sector. Leading apprenticeship organisation WPC Group believes this will form a pivotal moment for the industry currently combating significant skills shortage. … Continue reading
Read MoreFor the first time in its 76-year history, GardenComm International recently honoured an Australian garden communicator at an awards ceremony at the annual conference held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Andrea Whitely was named a Fellow of GardenComm International. This honour recognises a good-standing member who has demonstrated exceptionally high degrees of skill, professional ethics, and dedication to GardenComm’s mission and values.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Kobey Knight
As a young individual within this brilliant industry, I often find myself looking to the past, seeking milestone individuals’ horticultural acts for guidance or to be inspired by many of the stories I find.
This inspiration grows my dedication and determination to succeed, along with others in tackling climate change and preserving the genetic sequence of plants around the globe, no matter the size, shape and insignificant cultural value.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Lisa Wightwick
Returning to a learning environment as an adult is an odd feeling. Personally, it’s provided me with a sense of liberty and satisfaction that I definitely lacked in my school years. Don’t get me wrong – I enjoyed my time at school but maybe with the exception of physical education!… Continue reading
Read MoreRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria is collaborating with Melbourne-based game developers Weird Flex Studios, to develop a nature-inspired video game which aims to engage players more with nature around us. This game will use the knowledge of the Gardens’ botanists and horticulturists, who are serving as an ‘Australian Plants in Gaming Reference Group’ to showcase local ecosystems.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
The world of plants is wide, weird and wonderful. I have been writing these articles for over sixteen years and they have mostly been on edible or medicinal plants, some of which have been a bit odd or at least one known to western gardens.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Why do some businesses and sports teams have great cultures and long-term team members? Let’s look at some ideas for building a strong business.
When researching this topic for his book Culture Code, Dan Coyle found that great companies mainly retain staff longer because they satisfy their team’s innate human need for belonging and purpose.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
I just overheard a landscape apprentice working on my neighbour’s yard across the fence complaining that he just couldn’t get the levels right. His boss was patient and took the time to let him get it right himself.… Continue reading
Read MoreI am constantly in awe of trees, especially big, sprawling trees. I love being around them, how they smell and look, and mostly what they provide us with. I love comparing the different types of bark, especially our beautiful Australian native trees; when I read an article recently about how trees give much more than we realise, I had to read on.… Continue reading
Read MoreCompiled by Karen Smith
In its second year, organisers were happy with a significant increase in exhibitors and visitors to the Landscape Expo held recently at TAFE NSW, Ryde Campus. Sydney turned on beautiful sunshine, which added to the already positive atmosphere of the event.… Continue reading
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