Plants Grow Here - Horticulture, Landscape Gardening & Ecology

Most people wouldn't consider a permaculture mindset for a public park or an ornamental garden. But that's a missed opportunity, because it could help individuals, organisations and councils reduce their maintenance budgets while increasing plant health and positive biodiversity outcomes.The 12 principles of permaculture can be applied whether or not you're growing food. They're simply a way to get us back in tune with nature's systems so that we can work with them instead of against them. Why should we row against the stream when we can roll with it instead?This episode doesn't have a guest, it's just me getting up on my soapbox.The 12 principles of permaculture are:Observe and interactCatch and store energyObtain a yieldApply self-regulation and accept feedbackUse and value renewable resources and servicesProduce no wasteDesign from patterns to detailsIntegrate rather than segregateUse small and slow solutionsUse and value diversityUse edges and value the marginalCreatively use and respond to changeFind your next job, or post a job ad: https://hortpeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

This week, we're celebrating 200 episodes! My mentor, Karen Smith, editor of Hort Journal Australia, interviews me about my picks for the "best" 10 episodes.To pick only 10 episodes was an impossible task, but I've narrowed it down to a few essential chats that I believe all my listeners should listen to at least once. From Integrated Weed Management (IWM) to magical musical plants, make sure you don't miss any of these episodes!Find your next job, or post a job ad: https://hortpeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Did you get a chance to see Peter Donegan's phenomenal garden design A Moment In Time at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) this year?We spoke about it in Ep.181 A Daydream Supported By A Series of Equations, but I wanted to touch in after the event finished to get his perspective on how everything went, and if he actually managed to pull off installing a real fighter plane into the construction.In this episode, we speak about an old-fashioned plant palette, an exquisite green roof, the smallest water feature of the Show, and the little details that made all the difference.Check the links below to see images of the garden, as well as two of his other builds that we discuss. EPISODE LINKSFollow Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdoneganFollow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdoneganVisit Peter's website: https://doneganlandscaping.com/Read more about the design: https://www.semken.com.au/projects/a-moment-in-time-presented-by-daisys-garden-supplies-designed-by-peter-donegan-mifgs-2024 View A Moment In Time:-https://www.instagram.com/melbflowershow/p/C4zwGe2szua/-https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=929772495273858-https://doneganlandscaping.com/blog/tag/moment-in-time/View Bam Stone Garden:-https://doneganlandscaping.com/blog/tag/mifgs2023/-https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWW0JzBjRM/View Gardens of Peace, Péronne, France-https://doneganlandscaping.com/blog/2018/06/14/peronne-france/-https://horticultureconnected.ie/news/peter-donegan-garden-design-unveils-jardin-philophrosyne-at-chateau-de-peronne-france/MIFGS: https://melbflowershow.com.au/Boutique Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/boutique-gardens/Achievable Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/achievable-gardens/Border Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/border-garden-competition/Landscape Design Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/landscape-design-show-gardens/Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.com

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show has wrapped for another year!In this episode, I interview  the designers behind three show garden highlights from this year's Show. We'll get to hear the inspiration behind the story and message behind each of their gardens, and we'll chat about their creative choices with materials and plant palettes. EPISODE LINKSDaniel Althaus “Mother Ocean”: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-althaus-402baa219_here-is-the-first-sneak-preview-of-our-garden-activity-7168056049839661056-xOMvhttps://www.facebook.com/althauslandscapedesigns/https://www.instagram.com/althaus_landscape_designs/Anika Zetterman and Kasja Bjorne “New Nordic Notes”: https://melbflowershow.com.au/annika-zetterman-and-kajsa-bjorne-pocket-profile/https://melbflowershow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC01198-scaled.jpgEmmaline Bowman “Through The Looking Glass”:https://melbflowershow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC01128-3-scaled.jpghttps://www.innercitynews.com.au/melbourne-international-flower-and-garden-show-blooms-with-success/Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show:https://melbflowershow.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/melbflowershow/https://twitter.com/melbflowershowhttps://www.facebook.com/melbflowershowhttps://melbflowershow.com.au/news/https://melbflowershow.com.au/peoples-choice-award/https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/boutique-gardens/https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/achievable-gardens/https://melbflowershow.com.au/border-garden-competition/https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/landscape-design-show-gardens/FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show has wrapped for another year! Each year, we like to interview some of the garden designers to get an insight into what ideas, philosophies, trends, and plants are floating in the cultural zeitgeist.Friend of the show, Dr Ian Smith interviews some of the Boutique, Achievable and Border garden designers. He also shares his impressions of some of the Landscape Design Show gardens.Whether you're into landscape design, construction, maintenance, or growing, you'll get to hear from some of the most exciting up-and-coming designers in the country (even if they're about to fly back home after the Show).From plant palettes to materials, to colours, to sustainability, this episode will give you an insight into what's going on in the garden game in 2024.EPISODE LINKSMIFGS: https://melbflowershow.com.au/Boutique Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/boutique-gardens/Achievable Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/achievable-gardens/Border Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/border-garden-competition/Landscape Design Gardens: https://melbflowershow.com.au/show-features/landscape-design-show-gardens/FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

A garden is never finished. It's going to change throughout the year, and the seasons. It should be getting better over time instead of worse. And it should also provide you with multiple yields, whether that's a food crop, supporting biodiversity, reducing soil salinity, providing shade, making the space appear larger, or simply bringing you joy.It's easy to roll your eyes when you hear terms like "sustainability" or "nature-based solutions". They've become cliches used by companies to greenwash, and individuals to virtue signal. But these ideas have real value when you look beyond the greenwashing.Erik van Zuilekom is a plant scientist, permaculturist, landscape designer, and plant selection specialist who has come on the show to help us think deeply about landscape design, construction, and maintenance from a permaculture syntropics perspective.We go beyond the typical surface-level discussion and go deep into topics like growing soil, tissue culture vs seed-propagated plants, green walls, terraforming, irrigation, and much, much more. EPISODE LINKSErik's LindedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikvanzuilekom/FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Sydney. Or, click the AIH events link below.Diptera (flys)The GoodHoverflyRobber fliesThe badLeaf minersFruit flies (not vinegar flies)The inbetweenBlowflies, bottle flies and house fliesFungus gnatsColeoptera (Beetles)BeneficialsLadybird (Coccinellidae)Ground beetles (Carabidae)Rove beetle (Staphylinidae)The neutralsPlague Soldier BeetleThe BadsLeaf and flea beetlesScarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)WeevilsHymenoptera (wasps and ants)The goodParasitoid waspsThe inbetweenAntsEuropean waspsThe badGall waspsAcariformes (Mites)Predatory mitesSpider mites and red legged earth mitesHemiptera (True bugs)The goodAssassin bugs (and similar)The badAphids (Aphididae family)Whiteflies (Aleyrodidae family)Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae family)Stink bugs (Pentatomidae family)Lace bugs (Tingidae family)Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae family)Scale (Coccoidea)LepidopteraMothsButterfliesOthersAraneae (Spiders)Lacewing (Neuroptera)Dragonflies (Odonata)Praying mantis (Mantises)BlattodeaCockroachesTermitesEPISODE LINKSFollow Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EcologIanIan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/driansmithMy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fuller-180908208/FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Have you ever wondered whether plants can communicate?And if they can, how do they do so?Katia Hougaard is back, and this time we explore the science behind plant communication. We discuss VOCs, plant blood tests, visual signs, sounds, Venus fly traps, predators, pests, and much more.We even ponder what science has yet to prove or disprove regarding plant communication using the Music of the Plants device that translates plant electromagnetic output as music.EPISODE LINKSKatia Plant Scientist:-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrTJmyTzyGzm46Ncq9JNUYQ-https://m.facebook.com/Katiaplantscientist/-https://www.instagram.com/katia_plantscientist/?hl=en-https://www.linkedin.com/in/katia-hougaard-19b169100/-https://www.tumblr.com/katiajewelboxFind horticulture industry jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

In this episode, we go over more than a dozen topics quickly, based around the Hort Journal's editor's best article picks for 2023.Karen Smith is my mentor and also the editor for our Australian horticulture industry's best magazine, and she has her finger on the pulse when it comes to amenity hort in this country. You'll hear about emerging pest problems, weed potentiality in cultivated plants, green infrastructure, careers, and much, much more.Check the links below if you'd like to get in touch with either myself or the Hort Journal team, to subscribe to the Journal, or to browse upcoming industry events. This episode is sponsored by Hort Journal Australia.EPISODE LINKSVisit Hort Journal Australia: https://hortjournal.com.au/Contact Hort Journal Australia: https://hortjournal.com.au/contact/Subscribe to Hort Journal Australia: https://hortjournal.com.au/plans/hort-journal-subscriptions/Hort Journal industry events: https://hortjournal.com.au/category/industry-event/Search for horticulture jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with me, send a message via my online form or a direct email to hello@plantsgrowhere.com.

In this episode, I interview Paul Plant about what we're getting wrong as a whole industry when working with wholesale nurseries in particular, and how we can tighten up our game.I wanted to know stuff like, how are miscommunications and poor choices costing landscapers, arborists and horticulturists time, money, and project efficiency?Are horticultural qualifications necessary for a career shift into the wholesale nursery?How can we prevent fire ants sneaking into our landscapes through potted plants?And what's the deal with tissue culture propagation?EPISODE LINKSLindedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-plant-65781335/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulPlantFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulPlantHorticulture/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulplanthorticultureFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Have you ever worked for a company that took horticultural excellence seriously within the landscape design, construction and maintenance sectors?This episode is a case study on a company called Yards, which was started by a connection of mine from the AIH, Ben French. In this episode, I interview him and two of his staff, Amanda and Dale, about what they're doing differently to other companies working in the space.Have a listen and compare what you've been doing with what they're doing. And check their vibe if you're in Brisbane, because they're hiring!  EPISODE LINKSYards website: https://www.yards.com.au/Contact Yards: https://www.yards.com.au/contactYards team: https://www.yards.com.au/why-yards/our-teamYards company profile on Hort People: https://hortpeople.com/companies/yards-pty-ltd/Yards' job ad for horticulturist/ landscape gardener project leader: https://hortpeople.com/jobs/horticulturist-landscape-gardener-project-leader/FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Do you know how to assess a tree's health and safety? And do you know how to do so in a systematic way to ensure you don't miss any major clues?This episode is designed to teach non-arborists within the landscape and horticulture sector what to look for when inspecting trees. What signs tell us that a tree is doing well? And what signs tell us we need to contact an AQF Level 5 consulting arborist for a closer look?Starting at the ground and surrounding environment, moving up the trunk, and out toward the branch tips, there are a number of things to check to ensure our trees are heading in the right direction. EPISODE LINKSGary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/arborsmartyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-moran-786240164Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tree_side_arboriculture/Treeside Arboricultural Consultancy Services: https://treeside.com.au/Ozbreed root rot treatment trial. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/summary-plants-in-various-wet-feet-conditions/Trial tested root rot treatments on Tanika Lomandra longifolia, known for thriving in dry slopes and flat areas and temperate wet, but struggling in humid, wet conditions. The trial year was humid, the soil extra wet and Phytpothera was present.8 plants were in each treatment. Agri-Fos treatment resulted in 0% survival, indicating ineffectiveness against root rot diseases in Tanika. Control group showed a 25% survival rate, while Phyto guard and Rhizovital treatment had a 62.5% survival rate.For humid wet soils with root rot diseases, treating Tanika Lomandra longifolia with 1 g/L Phyto guard and 4 mL/L Rhizovital increases survival rateFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Have you ever tendered for a property development project, only to be rejected for some unknown reason?Why is it that some people are able to win work from property developers, while others seem to struggle with this type of client?It may have something to do with your ability to meet them on their own wavelength.Sometimes, as horticulturists, ecologists, landscape architects and landscapers, we can get a bit caught up in out own world. This episode is a step into the (sometimes scary) mind of a property developer, who also just happens to be my mum.EPISODE LINKSHort People job board: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Do you know the secret to controlling rabbits within the landscape?Whether you're responsible for a public park, a farm, or a private property that's home to these garden-destroying pests, you'll want to control them in the most ethical way possible.The secret is a decisive, multi-pronged operation designed to wipe them all out in a single season. There are a number of methods to use, including locating warren entries, exposing them to predators, waiting for the right time to responsibly use baits, collapsing their warrens, and a commitment to regular monitoring.Dr Ian Smith is an ecologist that's worked in the agriculture, ecology and natural resource management sectors. He's also the host of the Bug Bites short episodes on this podcast.Stick around to the end of the episode to hear about Ian's upcoming talk in February near Sydney. Or, click the AIH events link below.EPISODE LINKSFollow Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EcologIanIan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/driansmithMy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fuller-180908208/AIH Events: https://aih.org.au/australian-institure-of-horticulture-events/#!event-listFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Would you like to make a little extra money on the side working in horticulture media? Maybe you're looking for a new career pathway to dive into?Freelancing in horticulture media means that you're working under your own ABN with multiple businesses. In this episode, you'll learn technical info related to writing, creating and editing videos, and running your own show.You'll also gain some down-to-earth, practical career tips from Chloe Thomson, an Aussie hort media professional who's pretty much done it all - from presenting on the Garden Gurus to running her own YouTube channel, writing for a variety of organisations, photography, and even presenting at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show main stage.  EPISODE LINKSBean There Dug That's website: https://www.beantheredugthat.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIfzc4ZhD2H9bmoke4kp5CQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beantheredugthat/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beantheredugthat/Sprout School: https://www.beantheredugthat.com/sprout-schoolHort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

What makes a native garden design "modern"?What garden trends have defined Aussie landscaping culture in 2023, heading into 2024?And how can you use a show garden as a lead magnet to gain work as a designer?In this episode, MIFGS Achievable Gardens medalist Daniel Althaus answers these questions and more to help us understand why his garden Circles of Life was such a show-stopper this year. EPISODE LINKSAlthaus Landscape Design's website: https://althauslandscapedesigns.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/althaus_landscape_designsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-althaus-402baa219Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Do you still feel the passion you had for plants when you started this game? Or are you just turning up to work each day, going through the motions?My guest Maria Failla from the Growing Joy Podcast is here to teach us how to "connect with nature," "find our joy," or practice "self care," even if those terms don't really resonate with us.Plant care is a form of therapy that's being used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, disabilities, and people of different ages. Even if you don't have access to a horticultural therapist, you can still take advantage of the healing power of plants by slowing down, breathing steadily, and turning your attention to the plants that you care for.Maria treats her mind like a garden where she sows seeds of joy, gratitude and wellness, and celebrates her harvest each and every day. As she points out, there will always be the weeds of negative emotion but through practice, we can learn to recognise and work with them so we don't feel overwhelmed.EPISODE LINKSGrowing Joy's website: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/podcast/Maria's book, Growing Joy - The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants): https://growingjoywithmaria.com/bookApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-joy-with-plants-wellness-rooted-in-nature/id1313519159Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33ExNjMA35y9Uv7ceJZaOKYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bloomandgrowradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

In ep.172 I talked about ten career pathways in amenity horticulture. It was a quick run through some of the most important jobs in our industry, and pathways you can take throughout each sector. In this episode, I dig into these pathways in a bit more detail with the help of Growing Joy's podcast host Maria Failla. As an indoor plant enthusiast and hort media professional, she was able to walk me through some of the nuance that may be lost if you're new to this industry.Whether you're a gardening enthusiast who's open to a career change, you're a hort student unsure of the end destination, or you're an established pro looking to deepen your understanding of the industry as a whole, don't miss this episode because you'll learn:-What the difference is between jobs in propagation, wholesale and production nurseries,-What the difference is between landscape architects and landscape designers,-How to get into horticulture media,-And much, much more...EPISODE LINKSGrowing Joy's website: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/podcast/Maria's book, Growing Joy - The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants): https://growingjoywithmaria.com/bookApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-joy-with-plants-wellness-rooted-in-nature/id1313519159Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33ExNjMA35y9Uv7ceJZaOKYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bloomandgrowradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

If you can't classify and name plants, how can you successfully work as a horticulturist?You probably don't need to know the exact scientific name for every plant you work with, but a basic understanding of how plant taxonomy works is a must for any serious gardener. In this episode, you'll learn how to name plants, how plant families work, and what on earth plant taxonomy and binomial nomenclature are.John Mason is my guest this week, and he's the creator of ACS Distance Education and a founding and current board member for the Australian Garden Council. He's passionate about taxonomy because it's so often not taught at a trade level for many formal qualifications.Whether you just need a refresher, or you need an intro to this fundamental part of horticulture and botany, this episode will help you upskill as a horticulturist.EPISODE LINKSSearch courses through ACS: https://www.acs.edu.au/pickcourse.aspxFollow or connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmason5/?originalSubdomain=auHort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Which indoor plant should you treat yourself or a loved one to this Christmas?In this episode, Jane Perrone, host of the On the Ledge podcast is back on the show to tell us why these 13 plants make awesome indoor plants, and how to look after them. From the beginner mode plants that are pretty much unkillable, to the fussy expert mode plants, these are some of the "best" indoor house plants.Full list of plantsMonstera deliciosaBegonia lucernaAspidistra elatiorPhilodendron hederaceumPhalaenopsisBeaucarnea recurvataCrassula ovataHoya carnosaAeschynanthusSaxifraga stoloniferaStagshorn fernSchlumbergeraScheffleraEPISODE LINKSJane's website: janeperrone.comHouseplant Gardener in a Box: Australia, UK, USAPodcast: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledgeThe Plant Ledger newsletter: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledgerTwitter: @janeperroneInsta: @j.l.perroneFacebook: OnTheLedgePodSearch for horticulture jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.