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Vale: Kevin Laurence Walsh 22.11.1957 – 14.6.2022 It is with great sadness that we inform colleagues of the death of Victorian HMAA member, Kevin Walsh. Kevin died on June 14. A celebration of his life will be held at Phillip Island on July 15 (details below). We extend our sincere […]
Citrus gall wasp is a native species that has spread south and now west from its origins in coastal Queensland and northern New South Wales. Latest advice from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in WA advises citrus tree owners to implement control measures to reduce the threat to […]
Liriomyza huidobrensis (Serpentine leafminer) 17 June 2022 Pest: Liriomyza huidobrensis (Serpentine leafminer) Date: 17 June 2022 Location: Werribbee, Victoria Image: © Central Science Laboratory, Harpenden Situation Serpentine leafminer (also known as Pea leafminer) Liriomyza huidobrensis has recently been found infesting a vegetable farm in Werribee (June 2022). Biosecurity and Agriculture Services, Agriculture Victoria (Ag VIC) will not be mounting […]
Book Review A New Leaf by Pip McCormac and Jennifer Haslam Hardie Grant $60 I don’t think I’ve ever written a scathing review of a garden book – my usual approach is to say nothing if I don’t have something nice, or at least neutral, to say. Presumably most HMA […]
The Flight of the Budgerigar – An Illustrated History Penny Olsen NLA Publishing – 272pp RRP: $AU 49.99 … such is the story of a little Australian bird which left Australia unhonored and unsung to return years afterwards to the land of its origin decked out in a coat […]
Dan Austin’s new release offers a remarkable botanical journey through some of Earth’s most exotic locations in a celebration of photography, plants, and people. Exploring floral terrain from truly remote tribal villages to the world’s most populous cities, this is a book for anyone with an interest in the wonders […]
JOIN US AT THE Gold Coast Turf Club & Event Centre Racecourse Drive, Surfers Paradise, QLD Tuesday 26 July 2022 8:30am – 5pm Wednesday 27 July 2022 8:30am – 1pm NGIQ invite you to attend Green Expo on the Gold Coast, 26 – 27 July 2022. A not to be missed showcase of Australia’s […]
Vale: Kevin Laurence Walsh 22.11.1957 – 14.6.2022 It is with great sadness that we inform colleagues of the death of Victorian HMAA member, Kevin Walsh. Kevin died on June 14. A celebration of his life will be held at Phillip Island on July 15 (details below). We extend our sincere […]
Citrus gall wasp is a native species that has spread south and now west from its origins in coastal Queensland and northern New South Wales. Latest advice from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in WA advises citrus tree owners to implement control measures to reduce the threat to […]
In the wake of the winning of a Silver Award in the UK at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, PMA will present a webinar to HMAA members focussing on the award-winning plant, ‘Dreamland’, which is one of the new Dreameria series of thrift, along with other exciting new plant […]
Liriomyza huidobrensis (Serpentine leafminer) 17 June 2022 Pest: Liriomyza huidobrensis (Serpentine leafminer) Date: 17 June 2022 Location: Werribbee, Victoria Image: © Central Science Laboratory, Harpenden Situation Serpentine leafminer (also known as Pea leafminer) Liriomyza huidobrensis has recently been found infesting a vegetable farm in Werribee (June 2022). Biosecurity and Agriculture Services, Agriculture Victoria (Ag VIC) will not be mounting […]
On June 11, Phil Dudman and Kate Wall gathered with around 100 Lismore gardeners for the Lismore Garden Party, to get Lismore gardening again! Kate Wall reports on the event. I was touched by the fact that many people travelled from other local towns, some travelling as much as an […]
Sophie Thomson’s amazing self-sufficient garden at Mount Barker in South Australia is up for sale. The TV presenter and HMAA member says she and her family are looking for a new challenge. Hear what she told local ABC radio in Adelaide about why she’s taken this next step. Local Mt […]
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