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Autumn HortInsights Magazine
In this edition of the Australian Institute of Horticulture HortInsights Magazine, I share my experience at the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden. I reflect on how children’s interactions with nature can ignite a passion for horticulture and help foster a deep respect for the environment. A huge thank you to the Australian Institute of Horticulture…
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Semken Landscaping
I had an incredible time working with the team at Semken Landscaping Pty Ltd over the past few months! From maintaining stunning gardens to gaining hands-on experience with the construction crew on garden installations, I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned. A huge thank you to everyone at Semken Landscaping for welcoming me to the…
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Meeting with Breana Graham
During my time in Sydney, I had the pleasure of meeting Breana Graham from Breana Graham Landscapes. She shared insights on garden design, and we toured some of the stunning landscapes she’s created. It was fascinating to learn about the creative process behind each design and to hear what to expect when designing gardens in…
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Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda
It was truly spectacular to experience The Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda, designed by Phillip Johnson . This incredible garden showcases over 400 Australian species. In 2013, Phillip Johnson, Wes Fleming, and the Trailfinders team’s ‘Australian Garden’ made history as the first Australian display to win at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Not only did…
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Summer 2024 HortInsights
The Summer 2024 edition of HortInsights is out now, and I’m thrilled to share my reflections on attending the Australian Institute of Horticulture Annual Conference! Held from October 24–26, 2024, at The Link in Toormina, New South Wales. This event brought together talented industry professionals for inspiring discussions and I’m proud to have contributed my…
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Women in Landscaping
🌿 Trailblazer Tuesday Spotlight: Elissa Astorino – Pioneering Horticulturist and Landscape Designer from Niagara Falls, ON 🌿This hashtag#TrailblazerTuesday, we’re excited to feature Elissa Astorino, whose bold approach to horticulture and landscape design inspires us all. Elissa’s career is a testament to the power of embracing risks and pushing boundaries in pursuit of growth.🌺 Elissa’s Empowering…
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Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards Gala
During my time in Brisbane with Yards Pty. Ltd. I had the privilege of working on this stunning garden that was recently crowned the 2024 Residential Maintenance Winner at the Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards Gala.It was an incredible experience to work alongside the talented Yards team, whose dedication and precision in creating and caring…
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Evergreen Infrastructure
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with Michael Casey and Stella Hinrichsen from Evergreen Infrastructure to explore the fascinating world of green walls and green roofs. It was incredible to hear about the design and maintenance process of these stunning examples of green infrastructure.I was introduced to various systems used for green walls,…
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Semken Landscaping
Over the past two months with Semken Landscaping, I’ve worked on a wide range of residential and commercial landscapes around Melbourne.During this time, I’ve noticed some interesting similarities in plant choices between Melbourne and back home in Ontario, as both regions share a temperate climate. Melbourne’s milder winters and drier summers, however, allow for a…