Category: Australia
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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AIH Annual Conference
I had the pleasure of attending the Australian Institute of Horticultures Annual Conference, a fantastic opportunity to learn and connect with industry professionals from across Australia. The conference featured engaging talks covering topics like designing cool, shaded park areas, fostering community engagement through planting, the role of native bees, and much more. A huge thank…
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Classic Bellingen Town Garden
As part of an @aust_institute_of_horticulture garden tour, I visited a private garden in Bellingen. The garden, known as the Classic Bellingen Town Garden, was designed by Claudia Nevell of @gardenexpressions , who won the AIH Green Space Residential Award for this outstanding design. This garden features a central lawn with an outstanding Frangipani, a stone fountain from France and…
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The Landscaping Podcast
Check out this episode on The Landscaping Podcast where Joel Barnett and I talk about my experience at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and my journey back to Australia to work with Yards Pty. Ltd. and Semken Landscaping Pty Ltd . I really enjoyed this conversation with Joel and I hope you do…
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September Club
Last week, I had the pleasure of working on the outdoor spaces for the AFL and Toyota Australia‘s exclusive ‘September Club’ at the MCG. The stunning planting display themed ‘Urban Wild,’ was beautifully designed by VividDesigns , blending nature with modern urban elements. The project came together through the exceptional teamwork of Vivid Designs ,…
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria – Melbourne
I had the pleasure of visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria – Melbourne, where I was impressed by the diverse range of gardens on display. Some of the plants were familiar from home in Canada, while others were completely new. One highlight was The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden, an incredible space designed for children…