Elissa Astorino Garden Design

Category: Australia

  • The Landscaping Podcast

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    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…

  • September Club

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    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 ,…

  • Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria – Melbourne

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    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…

  • HortInsights Magazine Spring 2024

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    The spring edition of HortInsight, the journal by the Australian Institute of Horticulture , is now out! In this issue, I share insights from my 3-month work placement with Yards Pty. Ltd. and reflect on the valuable lessons I’ve learned during my time there. A big thank you to Alan Burnell , Dianne Wallyn ,…

  • Experience With Yards

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    My time over the last three months with Yards Pty. Ltd. in Brisbane, Australia, has been truly remarkable. Coming from Canada’s Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, I’ve had the opportunity to channel my passion and expertise into various gardens while gaining deep insights into the subtropical horticulture of this region The Yards team is incredibly…

  • Artisan Exterior

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    Thank you for an informative night at your Brisbane showroom Artisan Exterior, as part of the Landscape Queensland members evening. An exquisite display of stone and tiles backed by passionate people.

  • Eumundi Palms Nursery

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    It was lovely to meet Phil and Tayla from Eumundi Palms Nursery during a pickup for a project in Brisbane. I was fascinated to learn more about the world of palms and how they are grown. I was surprised to discover that some palm species can thrive in pure lava rock while other palm species…

  • Ecobotanica

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    This week, Ben French from Yards Pty. Ltd. and I were welcomed to visit Linda Brennan’s edible garden. Linda, the owner of Ecobotanica, offers various gardening tips, recipes, videos, workshops, and classes. Her garden contains about 72 species of fruit trees, from which she makes jelly, desserts, and other delicious recipes. I was excited to…

  • Eastwell Farms

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    Growing up, I spent a lot of time foraging various edible mushrooms with my nonno and parents. As I grew older, I became increasingly curious about mushrooms and how they grew. Myself and Ben French from Yards Pty. Ltd. had the opportunity to visit Eastwell Farms in Kin Kin. This is an Australian-owned family farm…

  • Yards Landscapes

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    This last month, during my time working for Yards Pty. Ltd. , I’ve had the opportunity to work on different residential and commercial garden spaces. This has been an incredible experience because I’m able to see different garden designs and understand how they function. Not only have I been observing these gardens, but I’ve also…