It is with sincere gratitude that we say a massive thank you to Dan Austin for the many years he has contributed to Hort Journal Australia as writer on behalf of the International Plant Propagators Society. Dan’s horticultural knowledge along with his experience both as a lecturer with TAFESA and his vast experience working overseas brought interest to his articles and we have all benefited from that.… The post A lot to be grateful for appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

By Gabrielle Stannus Before arriving at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, I decided that I was going to focus my attention on the plant life on display. And boy, I was not disappointed!… The post Four new Australian Idylls! appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

By Karen Smith Garden lovers and green thumbs were treated to a botanical feast at the recent Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) 2024. From the moment visitors entered the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens the array of floral displays offered people the opportunity to see creative designs in every colour and form.… The post Stepping into nature appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

By Patrick Regnault For those of us who have chosen the rural life, finding the right location and types of trees to plant is our dilemma. For people living in urban and suburban areas it is much more difficult, and sometimes planting a tree is not advised.… The post Shrinking backyards – are trees a viable option? appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

By John Fitzsimmons Next time you see, seek or get offered a new greenlife development, spare a thought for the time, expertise and effort that went into delivering that innovation. It could have been up to a decade or more! At this point in time many people in our world anticipate rapid, even instant, responses to needs and wants.… The post Why innovation takes time appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

By Daniel Fuller The old saying, ‘right plant, right place’ will always be the fundamental rule for horticulture and landscaping. But some plants are ‘right’ for more places than others. At Ozbreed, we’ve bred a range of buffer plants that can handle both the driest and the wettest of soils.… The post Buffer plants: Wet and dry feet superstars appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

By Clive Larkman Over the decades garden plants have become an important part of modern life. A house without a garden just doesn’t seem finished. The balance between edible and ornamental plants has shifted. For many years, the major range of garden plants were what we could eat or at least use in the house.… The post Is my plant edible, ornamental or maybe edimental? appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

The new campaign will have One Tree Per Child celebrity supporters asking grandparents and parents to take their children to a local garden centre. The aim? To get them to buy a tree, shrub or fruit tree that they can plant together in their garden at home.… The post One Tree Per Child joins forces with Garden Centres of Australia appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more

Global Footprints Scholarships – when passion and opportunity meet, great things happen. Could this be you or someone you work with, a colleague, an employee? A fantastic scholarship opportunity is available for talented young people. Key information From 1 May 2024, the Global Footprints Scholarships for 2024 is available for young talent to apply: A once in a lifetime opportunity to travel the world and learn more about sustainability $9,000 to gain global work experience in agriculture, horticulture or trades Freedom to travel wherever is relevant NOW to learn from the most inspiring minds ..read more

In a world-first study, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) screened 50 native plants and weeds to find a cheaper and more environmentally friendly source for the bulk producing urease enzymes, used to strengthen soil and help to prevent erosion.… The post A weed with many uses appeared first on Hort Journal Australia ..read more