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Member Profile: Life is a bed of roses – profile Kelvin Trimper AM
The rose has been revered by poets, artists, sculptors, writers and gardeners for centuries even long before Shakespeare penned those lines “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” in his tragic play, Romeo and Juliet. In South Australia, the name Trimper is strongly associated with roses. Kelvin Trimper AM grew up with […]
HMA NSW Christmas 2020
Come and join us for the HMA NSW Christmas Lunch 2020 We will be enjoying a 2 course lunch at The Establishment with a complimentary drink on arrival. Please RSVP by: 13/11/20 Tickets: $55 for members $75 for partners/guests
Bringing a Pacific Island Workforce to Australian Horticulture.
Labour Solutions Australia launches Pacific Labour Solutions to fill labour gaps in regional and rural Australia. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Australian Government’s Pacific Labour Scheme was created to fill labour gaps in regional and rural Australia, specifically in industries where existing labour pools can’t meet demand. When an Australian can’t […]
Horticultural Media tour Cairns
Members have just returned from an event in Cairns, Far North Queensland (FNQ) which included a professional development day and another visiting wonderful local gardens. Our visit coincided with the annual Cairns Festival. The event, initially prompted by long time Cairns’ horticulturist and designer Kim Morris, was planned by HMAQ […]
HMA NSW Fruit Care Workshop
Members of HMA NSW took part in an important Fruit Care Workshop on Friday 24 August where three top industry specialists spoke to us about current threats to citrus and other fruit varieties. Horticultural entomologist Andrew Jessup first updated us on current fruit fly controls and gave us an understanding […]
Tomato Potato Psyllid Factsheet
About Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) Tomato potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) is an exotic plant pest which feeds on tomato, potato, capsicum, chilli, tamarillo and sweet potato, and solanaceous weeds like nightshade. TPP can affect plant growth, reduce crop yield and spread a serious plant disease known as ‘zebra chip’ in […]
Accommodation deal for QLD Garden Expo
The organisers of QLD Garden Expo have arranged a special QGE accommodation package with Novotel Twin Waters Resort. Packages include complimentary breakfast with $135 room, or a three-night $300 package with daily breakfast for up to 2 adults and 2 children. For full terms and conditions visit their website. (CLICK HERE […]
The Future of Green Space
Join the NSW Horticultural Media Association to hear how three different organisations are transforming our valuable green spaces. See link for details:
Book Now for HMAA Laurels 2018
The Laurel Awards Dinner will be held in Melbourne on MIFGS Eve Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Book now to secure your ticket: BOOK NOW About the Venue Finding another unique venue close to the CBD and large enough to stage this prestigious event is always challenging, but we think we’ve […]