Dr Ian Smith is back! This time he's going to pretty much sum up half of the wisdom that's ever been dropped on this podcast in 170 episodes. Ecology isn't just for nature's benefit (although, of course, it is partly for nature's benefit). It's also for our own selfish benefits.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 Cairns Events: https://aih.org.au/2023-annual-aih-awards-dinner-and-workshops/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 [email protected].

Is sustainability about more than just atmospheric carbon?This week's guest, Mark Laurence, makes a strong case for a wider perspective when it comes to climate change by using climate-adaptive planting and ecosystem development. We can't simply focus on sucking carbon out of the atmosphere, because that neglects the biggest greenhouse gas of all: water.Listen to this episode to learn how changing complex, fragile relationships within the ecosystem can create massive changes to the overall climate.EPISODE LINKSMark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklaurencedesign/Blog post "Not just a climate crisis": https://www.marklaurence.com/wp/not-just-a-carbon-crisis/Mark's website: https://www.marklaurence.com/Search 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 [email protected].

Have you ever wondered what career pathways there are in the ornamental landscape?From plant production to maintenance, and a whole lot of stuff inbetween, here are 10 amenity horticulture career pathways.This episode is based on a two-part article I wrote for the Hort Journal industry magazine which transformed into a webinar I delivered to TAFE NSW students on behalf of the Australian Institute of Horticulture. Of course, it isn't an exhaustive list by any means and I may do a few more career pathway episodes in the future.EPISODE LINKSAustralian Institute of Horticulture: aih.org.auTAFE NSW: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/Search 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 [email protected].

What's it like landscaping on-the-tools? What skills do you need? And who can call themselves a landscaper, anyway?In this episode, TAFE NSW teacher Rob Wardlaw gives us an insight into what it's really like to work as a landscaper on the tools. This career pathway mixes elements of horticulture and construction and lets you create beautiful landscapes that others can only dream of creating.Share this episode with somebody that you know who would be perfect for this career!EPISODE LINKSAustralian Institute of Horticulture: aih.org.auTAFE NSW: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/Sportsturf Management courses: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/horticulture/landscapingSearch 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 [email protected].

Why is there so much bad gardening advice online? And what are some of the worst pieces of advice you're likely to hear?Join Dr Vikram Baliga and I as we uncover some of the comically bad gardening "hacks" that have ever been created. From the disgusting to the bizarre, we'll help you avoid following ridiculous advice by uncovering the science behind WHY these ideas won't work the way you'd hope.Vikram is a horticulture lecturer in Texas, host of the Planthropology podcast, social media creator and author. His TikTok reaction videos for viral plant hack videos are hilarious, which is the reason I invited him onto the show for this topic.EPISODE LINKSPlanthopology Podcast: https://www.planthropologypod.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planthropology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planthropologypod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Planthropology_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikram-baliga-a392b8135/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjk7kwov2LN_kzWO4rqF_fARead Plants to the Rescue!: The Plants, Trees, and Fungi That Are Solving Some of the World's Biggest Problems: https://www.amazon.com.au/Plants-Rescue-Dr-Vikram-Baliga/dp1838992995BAD PLANT ADVICE ACCOUNTS5 Minute Crafts: https://www.tiktok.com/@5.minute.craftsSearch 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 [email protected].