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GARDEN CENTRES STRUGGLE TO MEET PUBLIC DEMAND FOR PLANTLIFE
For Melbourne’s retail garden centres, it’s a spring like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented public demand for plantlife, in Victoria and indeed throughout Australia. This collective enthusiasm for gardening presented them with a winter like never before, with record sales and dwindling stock. The boom […]
Peats Group Ltd – Shoal Bay Mulch & Organics Processing Facility, Darwin
Leading organics recycling, composting and renewable energy manufacturer Peats Group Ltd are proud to announce the official opening of their fifth organics processing and manufacturing site. Peats Managing Director, Peter Wadewitz said, “Our product will improve soil production, water retention, is environmentally sustainable and carbon friendly and we are ready […]
Attention all Victorian gardeners
If you use netting to protect your fruit or vegetable harvest you need to be aware of new provisions under Victoria’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2019 (POCTA Regulations). The regulations are being introduced in September 2021 and relate to the sale and use of household fruit netting. They […]
What We’re Reading
Habitat – – A practical guide to creating a wildlife-friendly Australian garden
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, […]
Field Guide to Eucalypts Volume 2; South-western and Southern Australia
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 […]
The New Australian Garden: Landscapes for Living
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 […]
Past Events
Phillip Johnson Webinar
HMAA National Webinar Series To get the ball rolling… We’ve invited leading landscape designer and Chelsea Gold and Best in Show winner Phillip Johnson Phillip’s webinar is set for 7pm EST Thursday September 17 6.30pm in SA and 5pm in WA Duration: 30 minutess via Zoom. Phillip Johnson Webinar When: […]
An Update on Biosecurity
On Tuesday next week Martin Horwood , Senior Biosecurity Officer, Greater Sydney Local Land Services, will give us an overview of the current NSW biosecurity act and also cover some of the recent pests and potential invaders that threaten Australian homes, gardens and the horticulture industry. Problems covered include varroa […]
2020 HMAA Laurel Awards
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 […]
Other News
Peats Group Ltd – Shoal Bay Mulch & Organics Processing Facility, Darwin
Leading organics recycling, composting and renewable energy manufacturer Peats Group Ltd are proud to announce the official opening of their fifth organics processing and manufacturing site. Peats Managing Director, Peter Wadewitz said, “Our product will improve soil production, water retention, is environmentally sustainable and carbon friendly and we are ready […]
Attention all Victorian gardeners
If you use netting to protect your fruit or vegetable harvest you need to be aware of new provisions under Victoria’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2019 (POCTA Regulations). The regulations are being introduced in September 2021 and relate to the sale and use of household fruit netting. They […]
Fall armyworm marches across Australia
KEY POINTS ABOUT FAW This introduced pest has the potential to destroy agricultural and horticultural crops and will also be found in gardens. The adult moth is nocturnal and can fly 100km in a night and up to 500km in its lifetime. Egg clusters can hatch in as little as […]
National Priority Plant Pests
HMA Presentation National Priority Plant Pests September 2020Download
TRELOAR POTTED ROSES CAN BE PRE-ORDERED NOW
Treloar Roses have a fantastic selection of beautiful potted roses that can be pre-ordered online now with despatch to commence from late October. They have over 40 different varieties of colourful roses to choose from across many categories including Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, Ground Covers & Miniatures.
Australian Garden History journal, October issue
An outline of the fascinating stories in the October issue of Australian Garden History, the journal of the Australian Garden History Society covering the history of Queensland’s canefields, early illustrations of fungi and the question of the place the beauty of the Australian bush has in forming our cultural landscape.
INTRODUCING SCOTTS PERFORMANCE NATURALS
A range of 100% natural products good for gardens and the environment For thousands of years, man has put nutrients back into the soil using animal manures and plant wastes often in unhealthy forms. We’ve come a long way since then! These days, the natural materials we choose to put […]
The Renmark Riverland Rose Festival
The Renmark Riverland Rose Festival is set to go ahead from Friday 16 October, 2020 to Sunday, 25 October, with the organising committee working hard to ensure the event is COVID-19 safe. This popular Festival has been held annually for 26 years and now grown to include all towns and […]
Phillip Johnson Webinar
HMAA National Webinar Series To get the ball rolling… We’ve invited leading landscape designer and Chelsea Gold and Best in Show winner Phillip Johnson Phillip’s webinar is set for 7pm EST Thursday September 17 6.30pm in SA and 5pm in WA Duration: 30 minutess via Zoom. Phillip Johnson Webinar When: […]