Elissa Astorino Garden Design

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  • Horticultural Herald

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    A special thanks to The Alumni Assocociation of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture Foundation and Anne Van Nest for including my article in the August copy of the Horticultural Herald. I would additionally like to thank the W. Garfield Weston Foundation as well as The Alumni Association of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture…

  • 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 learn…

  • 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…

  • Mosaïculture

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    It was an incredible experience working on the Whimsical Creatures exhibit which is now being showcased by the Niagara Parks Commission at The Floral Showhouse.It was an honour to be selected as one of two students from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture to deconstruct these mosaïculture pieces in Atlanta, Georgia back in February. I…

  • 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 been…

  • HortInsights Magazine

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    I am honoured to have my article included in the Australian Institute of Horticulture Hortinsights magazine.Being part of the AIH has provided me with many insights from industry professionals and opportunities to grow in the industry.If you’re interested in horticulture and the green industries, be sure to check out their website!https://www.aih.org.au/

  • Waterscapes Australia

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    Myself and Ben French from Yards Pty. Ltd. had the opportunity to meet with Patrick Handley from Waterscapes Australia to speak about natural swim ponds.Natural swim ponds are chemical free swimming pools that use plant life to maintain the water quality. These swim ponds are an eco – friendly and sustainable alternative to chlorinated swimming…