A new strategic direction, to move from the current federated model to a new model where businesses and associations are directly involved in their national body, has been reached between the Nursery and Garden Industry associations after the NGIA Board, State Presidents and their invited members met in Sydney this […]
As once Montaigne said, “If life is nothing more than a passage, let’s at least sow flowers along it”. The floral expo International Floralies, which will take place in Nantes (France) from the 8th to the 19th of May 2019, is taking inspiration just right from this concept: retracing all […]
Join with HMAA Victorian members on Wednesday, November 14 for a very special visit to Flora Victoria – The Native Grass Experts floravictoria.com.au Chris Findlay, Graeme Hoxley and the Flora Victoria team have generously agreed to host members and friends of HMA Victoria at the Keilor property where native […]
The Australian Therapeutic Landscapes Conference (THA) 2018 will be held on 26th October on the Gold Coast with optional workshops running on Thursday 25th October. On the evening of Saturday 27th October, members, horticulturists, dignitaries and Award winners will attend the Australian Institute of Horticulture’s 58th Annual Awards Night. This […]
The Horticultural Media Association Australia is set to hold the 2018 AGM on October 18. As members are spread across Australia, the AGM will be held on line with access available to all financial members. If you are a member and have not received the notice of meeting and associated […]
Treloar Roses, Australia’s largest rose grower have a fantastic range of potted roses available for despatch by mail order this Spring. Their exciting Spring potted range this year includes the highly fragrant and healthy ‘Parfuma’ range, among many other top selling roses for 2018. Their entire potted range consists of […]
From abstract close-ups to aerials, a new book; The Tree, by iconic photographer Richard Woldendorp AM reveals the beauty and wonder of Australian trees. Trees are the biggest plants on earth, and its longest living species. Woldendorp says ‘Trees have sustained human existence for millennia, providing not only oxygen but […]
By Penny Woodward, Janice Sutton, Karen Sutherland Karen leads you through organic heirloom tomato growing, from seed sowing to feeding, pruning and training. She outlines a variety of ways to grow, tells the stories of some passionate growers and helps you keep problems at bay with an extensive illustrated pest […]
Everyone from weekend home and garden warriors, to horticultural, design and art aficionados are urged to mark their diaries now for the 2018 New Zealand Flower and Garden Show, being held for a second time at West Auckland’s The Trusts Arena from 28 November until 02 December 2018.
Diggers Heirloom Tomato Seedlings Available at Your Garden Centre NOW Spreading the joy of growing, sharing and saving heirloom varieties. Of all the vegetables grown in our backyard vegie patches, tomatoes have always lead the pack as favourites. It must be the promise of summer that makes us want to […]