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Horticultural Hero: Beth Gregory

Horticultural Hero: Beth Gregory

Sep 17, 2026 | ,

Beth Gregory doesn’t stand still!
From a career as a brand strategist and visual communication designer, she is now channelling her creativity into the world of sustainable horticulture. Multi-tasking is her mantra: dabbling in regenerative farming in Sri Lanka, developing edible and pollinator urban gardens and winning Silver at MIFGS for her Achievable Garden. With all that going on she succeeded in winning both Horticulture Student of the Year and the overall Outstanding VET Student of the Year awards at Melbourne Polytechnic this year! Well done Beth!

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Tour of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Tour of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Sep 15, 2026 | ,

EWHA members enjoyed a fascinating behind-the-scenes visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Cranbourne, exploring the nursery and discovering the work involved in propagating and caring for native plants. The day also included lunch at Boon Wurrung Cafe and a Garden Explorer Bus tour through the iconic Australian Garden.

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MIFGS 2026: Where We Gather by Emma Doman

MIFGS 2026: Where We Gather by Emma Doman

Apr 28, 2026 | ,

In this MIFGS Feature, we see Brisbane-based designer Emma Doman in her Silver Medal-winning Show Garden, Where We Gather. Created with Avoca Landscape Construction, Established Tree Transplanters and Surf Coast Palms, the design combined native planting, a spa, firepit, outdoor shower and alfresco entertaining spaces to create the ultimate warm-climate retreat.

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MIFGS 2026: A Women’s Garden by Georgina Honner, Sarah Jones and Megan Blair

MIFGS 2026: A Women’s Garden by Georgina Honner, Sarah Jones and Megan Blair

Apr 18, 2026 | ,

In this MIFGS Feature, the designers share how they created a calming sanctuary within a compact walled space, using mirrors, disciplined planting choices and beautiful indigenous species from the Bellarine and Geelong region. From the much-loved Pratia pedunculata groundcover to the emotional response from visitors, this garden became a place of quiet recognition, reflection and renewal.

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