Inspiration & instruction for landscape designers & contractors
Tuesday, 9 March – NSW
Speakers;
Tim Entwisle: (Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney) – The World’s Best Botanic Garden.
What is a botanic garden, and what makes a great one? Executive Director of Sydney’s Botanic Gardens Trust, Tim Entwisle, will tour the world illustrating some of the great, and not so great, botanic gardens. Tim will show examples where botanic gardens do not inspire visitors about plants, and why other gardens do it better. Along the way learn a little about the history of botanic gardens and why they are important to us today.
Craig Rich (Alpine Nurseries) – Grafted Eucalypts and their Successful Use in the Landscape.
Craig will provide a hands on look at grafted Eucalypts showing the range of varieties available. He will also discuss some of the cultural issues landscapers need to be aware of when planting and maintaining them.
The Rural Fire Service – ‘Landscaping in a Bushfire Prone Area’
A member of the Rural Fire Service will share with us the principles of landscaping properties for Bush Fire Protection, Vegetation Management and how to maintain property.
A relaxing, educational & inspiring afternoon. Afternoon tea will be provided.
Where: The Chatswood Club, 11 Help St, Chatswood 2067 MAP…
When: Tuesday 9 March 3.00 – 7.00 pm
$40 – AILDM Members
$20 – AILDM Student Members
$50 – Non-members
Parking should be available at the parking station on Endeavour St. The train and bus stations are nearby.
