‘Putricia’ attracts the crowds

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The rotting corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) at the Sydney Botanic Gardens is a rare and captivating botanical event that has become a crowd favourite when it blooms.

t’s a bit of a tradition for Corpse Flowers to receive nicknames when they bloom: @thehuntingtonlibrary recently celebrated the flowering of Odora, Scentennial, Stankosaurus Rex and Stinkie, while @denverbotanic had Lil’ Stinker burst into bloom in 2022.… Continue reading

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Pollinator friendly lighting

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In Finland, the concept of pollinator-friendly streetlights is gaining attention in an effort to enhance biodiversity and support local ecosystems. Traditional street lighting, with its bright, artificial glow, can disrupt the natural behaviours of nocturnal pollinators like moths, bees, and other insects.… Continue reading

Introducing children to horticulture has many benefits (Image: Daniel Fuller)

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Creating a family-friendly career in horticulture

12/02/2025 Daniel Fuller 7 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Daniel Fuller

Three months ago, my wife Kirstie and I had our first child, a beautiful baby boy named Jack. As any new parent will tell you, these early weeks are a profound mix of sleepless nights, heart-expanding love, and a complete redefinition of what “exhausted” truly means.… Continue reading