Michele Adler’s expertise and knowledge is undoubted. Now she has written an award-winning book ‘Burnley Gardens: their design and the people who loved them’ – a book which we have eagerly awaited and will be formally launched next month
From the dazzling Himalayan blue poppies to rare alpine species on scree slopes and river woodlands, this botanical tour through Yunnan and Tibet offers a plant lover’s dream. Follow the journey as plant enthusiasts explore extraordinary habitats, encounter unique species and experience the breathtaking landscapes of the high Himalayas.
Read about Belinda Williams’ dive into the Horticulture industry
EWHA held the 2024 AGM this August, treating attendees to guest speaker Jane Tonkin. Jane gave a honest and inspiring talk, sharing her journey.
Clare Hart is Acting Executive Director at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (Melbourne). After starting out in Fine Art Painting she switched to horticulture and has held several roles involving Garden Design,
Nursery Management and Arboriculture as well as management of public open spaces with local government and botanic gardens. You may also remember her from the 3RRR radio gardening program
“Dirty Deeds”.
One of our newest members, Shannon Blackbourn hails from Canberra and runs her own landscaping business ‘Panacea Landscapes’. After helping out with MIFGS show gardens last year, Shannon decided to enter her own garden this year, taking on all the added complexities that being an interstate entrant entails.
She entered gardens in both the Border Garden and Balcony Garden Competitions and promptly took out first prize for her Balcony garden!
Perfect weather greeted us on our tour of FareShare’s fruit and vegetable gardens at Baguley Farm in Clayton South. Isabel Menssink, Garden Program Manager who manages all 3 of the charity’s gardens, took us around the huge site, explaining the logistical challenges...
Star of the Visual Display Category was our sponsor Collectors Corner – winning Gold for the 5th time in a row!