To meet the needs of industry with skilled employees, Ironwood Institute has been appointed as the trainer to deliver free VET horticultural training to South Australia. The program supports employers and employees to gain nationally recognised skills, improving work outputs and also allowing for further education leading to a Certificate […]
An alliance including Greenlife Industry Australia, Turf Australia and the Landscape Associations of Victoria, NSW & ACT, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia has today written to Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar asserting that homeowners should be given choice in how they invest the proposed […]
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By AB Bishop (Murdoch Books, November 2018, paperback, $39.99 RRP) In this recent release, AB has not only produced a very detailed, practical guide to creating a habitat garden but, in part 1 of the book, she has also provided a much needed explanation of broader topics such as ecology, […]
Fully revised and updated Third Edition By Ian Brooker and David Kleinig ( Bloomings Books, 2016, Hardback, 562 pages, $129rrp) The Eucalypts are the epitome of the Australian landscape, expressing in its one genus its essence and distinctiveness. — Sir Otto Frankel This series is widely regarded throughout the world […]
By Michael Bates (Murdoch Books, Aug 2017, hardcover $59.99rrp) I was delighted to be asked to review Michael Bates’ latest book ‘The New Australian Garden’. Michael is a landscaper with over 30 years’ experience in the garden industry. In this book he gives an overview of 18 different gardens. The […]
Welcome to the 2020 Laurels entry page where you’ll find everything you need to know about the awards and submission process. This year the categories are: Book Laurel Article Laurel Image Laurel Video Laurel Television Laurel Audio Laurel Magazine Laurel Website Laurel Social Media Laurel Technical Laurel Anita Boucher Outstanding […]
On a sunny winter’s day in June, HMAQ members toured the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Maroochy Research Facility at Nambour to learn more about horticultural research into subtropical fruits, breeding and diseases.
On Monday 26 February 2018 a group of HMA NSW members met at the Common Ground Bakery and Café in the outer Sydney suburb of Picton ready for an exciting day out in the area. After a refreshing cuppa we set off for Mal and Jan Morgan’s Glenfield Wholesale Nursery. […]
To meet the needs of industry with skilled employees, Ironwood Institute has been appointed as the trainer to deliver free VET horticultural training to South Australia. The program supports employers and employees to gain nationally recognised skills, improving work outputs and also allowing for further education leading to a Certificate […]
An alliance including Greenlife Industry Australia, Turf Australia and the Landscape Associations of Victoria, NSW & ACT, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia has today written to Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar asserting that homeowners should be given choice in how they invest the proposed […]
New campaign launched to keep Australians engaged in gardening as life slowly returns to normal following COVID-19 lockdowns. Greenlife Industry Australia, the peak body for the production, supply and retail of greenlife has this week launched Plant Pals, an initiative designed to connect new, novice and emerging gardeners with greenlife […]
Ready to plan beyond COVID-19? Applications are now open for young horticulturists and landscapers to travel the world, learn from the best and grow as a young horticulturist in 2021. A BBM Global Industry Scholarship is an $8,000 grant for 17-23 year olds, to take on the opportunity of a […]
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the great work our teachers are all doing in supporting our communities. Their strength is to be commended. To support our teachers at this time we are making the attached resources free to download from the Greenhill Living website and inspire our teachers and […]
Keeping fit and healthy is important at any time, but during the coronavirus pandemic, it is critical. If you have a garden or outdoor space, then you have a place that you can use to maintain your health and well-being. Science has proven that gardening is good for you! With […]
For immediate release March 5, 2020 Gardening media personality dies aged 92 Sydney’s best-‐loved gardening personality, Shirley Stackhouse, died yesterday morning (March 4) aged 92. She passed away peacefully after a short illness. Shirley Stackhouse was The Sydney Morning Herald gardening contributor for more than 30 years taking over in […]
Imagine being able to divert all our food waste away from landfills to create clean, renewable energy but also to help us grow food sustainably? I am writing to you in the hope you will find the following Press Release about an award-winning Australian business of interest to you, your […]
This autumn, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest horticultural festival, celebrates 25 years on the Victorian major events calendar. Kicking off Wednesday 25 March, the silver anniversary is an occasion not to be missed, with more striking floral and garden features than ever before, and […]
