By 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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Botanic gardens and other plant collections provide valuable reference points and benchmarks for plant adaptions in the wild
By John Fitzsimmons
Revegetation is a complex specialist subject built on knowledge and experience of many interconnected fields. It is now an integral process in repairing damage to landscapes following fire or damaging weather events, post-mining or other industrial activity, and re-connecting disrupted ecosystems.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Dr Chris Reed
Climate change has increased the intricacy of our land management. As an industry we need to look more intently at environmental rehabilitation and continue to put into place strategies that protect our ecosystems, lives and livelihoods.
I have always been a bit of a bush kid.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
During a recent interview with Grant Boyle, owner of Fig Landscapes, I invited my clients to attend and ask questions about running his business. We loved his humble, open and honest chat.
John: To what do you attribute your success?… Continue reading
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