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
Read MoreBy 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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GIG’s own Leigh Siebler was recognised by his peers for his three decades of service to the GIG project and five decades of involvement in the horticulture sector
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
Read MoreINTRODUCTION
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
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreWelcome 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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“Grow Your Own” garden beds, such as this Smoothie bed, help visitors connect with where their food comes from with everyday plants they can grow at home (Image: Greg Meylan)
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
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
Weeds are a pain for any gardener or commercial horticultural farmer. In fact, anyone who has to manage a piece of dirt or soil has issues with weeds. Books, articles, videos, companies, and even government departments debate and discuss weeds and their effects on our lives.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Chris Philpot
With Australian consumers becoming more aware of the environmental and ethical impacts of the products they buy, many manufacturers are keen to tap into this sentiment which is influencing buying decisions. There are dozens of eco, ethical and sustainable labels on the market, and shoppers can find it confusing.… Continue reading
Read MoreCompiled by Karen Smith
Most of you have heard of Artificial Intelligence, commonly called AI. It has uses in many diverse fields, from illustrating comics to identifying tumours pictured in medical images. I have used an AI-powered app to identify plants in the field.… Continue reading
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