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MEET OUR MEMBERS
- AB BishopJournalist, horticulturist and conservationist based in Victoria.
- Alan Hollensen
- Andrea WhitelyGarden Consultant/Writer/Radio/Garden Design/Social Media Garden Influencer
- Angie Thomas
- Angie Vale
- Angus StewartAngus has 30 years as a gardening author, TV presenter, journalist & broadcaster
- Anne Smith
- Annette AranyHorticulturist, Writer and Trainer.
- Annette IrishHorticultural Consultant, Technical writer, public speaker, Fellow AusInHort
- Annette McFarlaneLife Member, educator, garden writer, author and broadcaster based in Brisbane.
- Arno KingBroadcaster, presenter, garden writer, editor, educator, botanical guide
- Attila Kapitany
- Barbara Wickes
- Belinda ThackerayHorticulturist & educator with a passion for sustainability & growing edibles
- Bernard ChapmanI write articles for Horticultural and Gardening magazines working freelance.
- Bonnie-Marie BarnsleyHorticulturist, Presenter, Writer, Photographer, Speaker, Producer.
- BRENT WhiterWeekly Garden Talkback Host on ABC South East NSW Radio.
- Brett Draper
- Brian SamsHorticulturist, garden tour leader and garden presenter
- Carolyn BlackmanLandscape Designer & Presenter of garden segment in for ABC radio in Victoria.
- Casey Lister
- Chantal de VereSocial media, monthly column, assistant, event manager, gardener, grower.
- Chantal Tenace
- Chelsea AllanChelsea Allan loves to immerse herself in all things home and garden.
- Cheralyn Darcey
- Chloe ThomsonPresenter, Video Producer, Digital Content Creator, Copywriter & Horticulturist
- Chris Ferreira
- Chris Lienert
- Claire BickleQualified Brisbane horticulturist. Writer, Presenter - radio & events. Educator.
- Clive Larkman
- Colin Barlow
- Craig CastreeHorticulturist and Author, Radio presenter, Public Speaker.
- Craig Rich
- Dan AustinWriter, presenter and travelling horticulturist
- Dannielle Chapman
- Darren Seinor
- Darryl Nichols
- David Eaton
- David FurnessNurseryperson. Public presentations on orchids and succulents.
- Denis CrawfordInsect expert, writer, photographer, in horticulture & agriculture
- Deryn ThorpePerth based horticultural writer, podcaster, radio presenter and compere
- Des WarnockSoil nutritionist, gardener & CEO of Soil Health Solutions (Australia)
- Dianne HallIts azalea flowering time at Newman Nursery.
- Donna EllisPromotor of gardening for health & wellbeing for us and our planet
- Dr Catriona McLeod
- Dr Leonie Scriven
- Edward McAlister
- Elizabeth Swane
- Elwyn SwaneLife Member
- Emma SwanPresenter, writer, and educator of home gardeners.
- Faye ArcaroWA based horticulturist and cohost of gardening show on WA Curtin radio.
- Fiona Caroline Blackham
- Fiona Ogilvie
- Frances SaundersWriter, educator and project management
- Gabe Mostafa
- Gabrielle StannusA designer, horticulturist and writer, Gabrielle is based in northern Tasmania
- Gail Bruce
- Gail Thomas
- George Hoad
- Gill WalkerSpecialist in communications & media
- Graham Ross AM VMMTeacher, radio broadcaster, TV producer- presenter, author, publisher, speaker
- Grant McFarlaneHorticultural freelance photographer based in Brisbane, Queensland
- Helen YoungHelen is a horticulturist, garden writer and presenter who loves plants.
- Jac SemmlerPlant creative, Director of Super Bloom Plant Practice & author of 'Super Bloom'
- Jackie WarburtonWeekly Garden Columnist for City news & guest Presenter on ABC radio Canberra
- James Martens-Mullaly
- Jane EdmansonLife Member
- Jennifer StackhouseLife Member; horticulturist, garden writer and editor
- Jillian Marsh
- Jim FogartyLife Member; Designer, speaker & tour leader, variety of experience in media.
- Joanne Harris
- John & Julie Barrie
- John Colwill
- John DalyForensic Horticulturist, Soils and potting media specialist. Landscape designer,
- John FordhamMy passion in Horticulture is trees.
- John GabrieleGarden talk-back presenter , Freelance Horticulture writer and consultant.
- John MasonAuthor of over 150 books & ebooks, magazine editor, video & course developer
- John SullivanLandscape designer 30 years’ experience, active in horticulture & new Mossman BG
- Jon Hall
- Jonathan Garner
- Josh ByrneEnvironmental scientist, author and TV presenter
- Judith Ivy Sleijpengarden judge, garden designer, horticultural consultant, educator, writer
- Judy HortonEditor, freelance writer, radio horticultural adviser.
- Karen L SmithHorticulturist, Editor, Writer, Presenter, Trainer, Radio, Presenter and MC
- Karen Shaw
- Karen SutherlandKaren with heirloom tomatoes
- Kate BloodProgram Manager - Weed Management
- Kate HeffernanGarden writer, broadcaster, , presenter, workshops, garden tours & judging
- Kate Wallwriter, consultant and educator specialising in weeds and sustainable gardening
- Kelvin TrimperK Trimper AM, Past President WFRS, Past President NRSA, Hort Industry Consultant
- Kerry Reber
- Kim Syrus
- Kim Woods RabbidgePhotojournalist
- Leanne CrokerOver 20 years experience in publishing, as an editor, sub-editor and writer.
- Leigh SieblerLife Member
- Leonie ShanahanPassionate about growing living soil, healthy plants and healthy you
- Libby Cameron
- Linda MitchenerHorticulturist, Permaculturist media & soil blend specialist, workshop presenter
- Linda SijpkesHorticulturalist, Virtual Assistant, Photographer and Founder of PlantPix.com.au
- Lionel Sach
- Lisa PassmoreLecturer, Speaker, Landscape designer, Horticulturist & Permaculturist.
- Lyn Morehen
- Marcelle NankervisHorticulturist, Author, Writer, Sustainable Farmer and proud Forager.
- Margot TobinMediterranean gardener, writer, speaker, organiser, traveller
- Marianne Cannon11 Years experience as producer/ presenter of long running radio show
- Mark TucekInvolved in the Horticultural Industry in W.A since 1983
- Mary Bunker
- Matthew CarrollA regular at national gardening events and a gardening superhero online
- Melanie TrimperPhotographer and author with a background in PR, promotions and marketing.
- Merilyn KuchelHorticulturist, teacher, garden advisor and plant enthusiast.
- Michael Casey
- Michael Fanning
- Michael Harvey
- Michael Keelan
- Michele ADLER
- Mike WellsHorticultural educator, writer, broadcaster and consultant
- Millie RossGardener, writer, broadcaster & explorer. Author of ‘The Thrifty Gardener’
- Natasha MorganCountry dweller, Landscape Architect & multi-disciplinary creative collaborator.
- Navtej Bal
- Neville Passmore
- Neville SlossEditor - Australian Nutgrower magazine & Group Manager, Garden Centres of SA
- Nic MasonMarketing & IT at ACS since 2018 | Volunteer work AGC | 10+ years Hort industry
- Noelle WeatherleyLife Member, Journalist and editor.
- Pam Roseman
- Pam VardyLife Member; author
- Patrick RegnaultMember of Australian Institute of Horticulture, Registered Horticulturist
- Paul KirkpatrickHorticulturist, writer and lecturer. AIH Award of Excellence
- Paul PlantGarden public speaker and plant collector/propagator. Radio 4BC Sat mornings.
- Penelope SmithSpecialised communication for horticultural and soil sciences.
- Penny Woodward
- Peter WadewitzPeter is a leading figure in developing composts fo soils and biofuels.
- Peter YoungHorticulturist, fruit tree specialist
- Phil DudmanEditor, writer, presenter and broadcaster
- Rachel Blazey
- Rae BurtonPerth Gardening Radio and podcast presenter
- Rebecca MumfordRebecca inspires our future young farmers with her food garden education program
- Robert PelletierLife Member
- Robin PowellGarden writer, photographer, editor and tour leader.
- Rod McMillan
- Rodger ElliotLife Member - Horticulturist, writer, photographer, pseudobotanist, radio
- Roger Fox
- Ron BarrowEducation and training support and services
- Ross GoodmanPresenter, Writer, Model,Educator, Landscape Architect, Horticulturist & Builder
- Ross HooperRoss is passionate about Australian plants and the owner of Zanthorrea Nursery.
- Russell YoungPresenter, writer, horticulturist 30 years, garden designer
- Ruth Irving
- Sally-Anne Fowles
- Sarah Heath
- Sophie Thomson
- Stephen John Read
- Stephen RyanLife Member
- Stephen WoodAll The Dirt Podcast host, Garden Talkback ABC Radio .
- Steve FalcioniHorticulturist, organic gardener, writer, radio guest and obsessed plant addict!
- Steve McGraneHorticulture, Agriculture, permaculture, writer, broadcaster, presenter, consult
- Steven Wells
- Sue BamptonHorticulturist, Designer and Creator of Unique Landscapes, Gold Coast Qld
- Sue McDougall
- Susan FairbairnHorticultural journalist, educator and maker of orchid pots and mounts
- Tammy HuynhHorticulturist | Content Creator | Writer | Presenter
- Tim EntwisleDirector and Chief Executive Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
- Tim SansomChief Executive Officer
- Todd Layt
- Tohm HajnclTohm likes plants, design, art and talking.
- Toni SalterEverything you want to know about organic veggie gardening & therapeutic gardens
- Tony FawcettEditor, writer, HMA Vic life member
- Trevor NottlePlant ID, garden history, water-wise plant selection and sustainable design,
- Valerie ZwartLife Member
- Victoria Pearce
- Virginia Sheridan
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