A visit to Oʻahu reveals how plants shape the island’s landscapes and culture. From walking among coffee trees at Green World Coffee Farm to learning about pineapple production at the Dole Plantation, this personal account explores tropical horticulture in action. Along the way, familiar indoor plants thrive outdoors, offering a fresh perspective on growing conditions and plant diversity in Hawai’i.
In this edition we shine a light on Anna who has supported us with her membership for 10 years. As part-owner of Orths Nursery and Copperhead Wines, she describes a journey which has weathered the challenges of droughts, bushfires and of course the pandemic. Each time, she and her partner Hans have had to pivot to find new ways of doing things. You’ll be inspired by Anna’s triumph over adversity!
EWHA members gathered with NGIV to celebrate International Women’s Day over a relaxed brunch filled with connection, inspiration and shared stories from women in horticulture. A wonderful opportunity to reflect, network and honour the contributions of women across the industry.
EWHA’s Reconnect Brunch at Bay Road Cafe kicked off 2026 in style, bringing together women across horticulture for a vibrant morning of conversation, connection and new ideas. Set in a relaxed café setting, the event was filled with energy, warmth and a strong sense of community as members reconnected and welcomed new faces into the group.
Like many of us, Pia’s career path ended up in the plant world, far from where it began. Though her studies and employment were in the allied area of sustainability, she soon realised that life in an office wasn’t for her.
Now she has fully embraced horticulture, both studying and working in the sector.
And she’s not one to stand still: she will be exhibiting a garden at MIFGS in 2026, has already featured as a commentator on the 3CR Gardening programme, and she has a side-line in photography!
Set above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line transforms a disused railway into a layered garden of grasses, perennials and seasonal colour. From late-summer asters to unexpected woodland pockets and subtle water features, it showcases how thoughtful planting can reimagine urban space into something immersive and memorable.
From a childhood spent among mango trees, millet fields and a beloved pet goat in rural India, to leading-edge research protecting Australia’s nut industries, Dr Stella Antony’s horticultural journey is one of deep connection, quiet courage and intellectual rigour. A walnut grower, plant pathologist and passionate advocate for sustainable orchards, Stella brings together lived experience on the land with world-class science – proving that horticulture is not just something we do, but something we carry with us, wherever we grow.
An inspiring evening of connection, recognition and industry leadership, EWHA’s Celebration Dinner 2025 brought members together to celebrate women shaping the future of horticulture.