Australian institute of Horticulture Events

The AIH Australian Horticulture Student of the Year Award 2010

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

AIH will be offering an award for The Australian Horticulture Student of the Year in 2010.

The Award is open to all full time students currently undertaking an acknowledged course in Horticulture with any TAFE or RTO (Registered Training Organisation) and is available to students no older than 30.

Nominations can be submitted by others or by the student but must be accompanied by a written overview of their study subject area in horticulture and how their study will make a difference to the profession. No more than two A4 pages.

Nominations must also be accompanied by a testimonial of one horticulture teacher to verify the information and add supportive details. A head shot of the student should also be included for publicity purposes.

Nominations will be considered by an AIH Awards Panel and their decision will be final.

The winner will be advised first and officially announced at the AIH Golden Anniversary Dinner in Sydney November 20 2010.

Airfares and accommodation will be covered by AIH and the winner will receive a significant hand made trophy and Certificate - $600 of Felco precision pruning and cutting implements- an annual subscription to Australian Horticulture magazine and student membership of AIH and a generous book voucher from Florilegium – The Garden Bookstore.

Nominations close September 30 2010 and can be lodged with secretary@aih.org.au.

The Australian Horticulture of the Year Award is proudly sponsored by:

Agrifood Skills Australia
FELCO AUSTRALIA
FLORILEGIUM
The Garden Bookstore

AIH Golden Wattle Award 2010

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

In the year of AIH Golden Anniversary, AIH will be conferring an award of significance to an outstanding horticulturist. This is the highest award of industry recognition to be given to a professional horticulturist.

The AIH Golden Wattle Award will be presented to one horticulture professional whose practice has advanced AIH and the profession of horticulture in Australia.

Who can be nominated?
It is open to existing or past members, currently or posthumously, for exemplary work of the Institute and in the development of the profession of Horticulture.

What you need to be nominated
The criteria for consideration for the AIH Award are a nomination by any AIH Fellow or Member, of a member who has demonstrated sustained exemplary conduct as an AIH Members and a professional horticulturist. One who has brought significant benefit to AIH and the profession by his or her work and deeds and who has excelled in the profession of horticulture since AIH Incorporation in 1960.

How to Nominate
• Nominations must be in writing with full details of the Nominator and those of the Nominee.
• It must include the Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae, biography or other supporting evidence and testimonials – with at least two high definition digital photographs of the nominee.
• Nominees will be short-listed and may be required for a telephone interview by the Awards Selection Panel
• Nominations for the AIH GOLDEN WATTLE AWARD must be received by COB September 31st 2010. Nominations can be received by email. Applications to be sent to National Secretary, PO BOX 2190 Delivery Centre BENDIGO VIC 3554 Ph: 03 54 100 585 Fax: 03 54 415 952 or email to secretary@aih.org.au (Direct Ph 0432 341 338)

Judging Criteria
Winners will be selected on the following criteria:
• Their involvement in the development of AIH
• Advancement of horticulture as a profession in Australia
• Involvement with the broader horticulture industry
• Community benefits, education and advancement

Submission Information
The nominee is required to submit a written statement of the nominee’s achievements (2 copies)

Photographs
Each nomination should include at least three high quality photographs, in .jpeg or .tiff digital format.

Announcement and Attendance at the AIH National Awards
The winner will be advised of the outcome prior to the Awards dinner and officially announced on the night and receive an outstanding hand crafted award and included in the national publicity program...

• The winner will be invited to the Golden Anniversary dinner in Sydney with travel costs and expenses covered for the evening and accommodation on November 20

The Award Selection Panel’s decisions will be based on the nomination lodged in accordance with the above requirements and other private enquiries that they may wish to make at their discretion and is final. Their decision is final.

Burnley Gardens Open Day

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Burnley Students of the 1950's show off their Pruning Style

Date: Sunday 18 July 2010
Time: 10am-3pm
Address: 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond, VIC

Garden to your heart's content at Burnley Gardens Open Day

Burnley Gardens Open Day offers a stellar program for the whole family in sustainable gardening and horticultural practice, at the heritage-listed Burnley Gardens.

Delivered in partnership by the University of Melbourne's School of Land and Environment and Friends of Burnley Gardens, horticultural experts will present you with paid workshops and free lectures, kids' activities, forums and seminars on leading sustainable gardening practice, including pruning, pest and disease control, watering and fertilisers, and setting up a veggie plot. There will be tours taking you back in time through the lush and historic gardens, and University course advice for budding horticulturists.

So come along with your gardening friends and family and winter woolies, and learn about gardening to your heart's content!

For more information please visit: www.land-environment.unimelb.edu.au

Compost Training 14th July 2010

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Click here to view Compost Workshop Flyer

QLD AGM nomination forms and position descriptors

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

2009 AGM QLD/NT NOMINATION FORM FOR STATE EXECUTIVE

Nominations are herby called for the following positions:-

President:	Name:
Proposed:	Seconded:

Vice-President:	Name
Proposed:	Seconded

Secretary:	Name
Proposed	Seconded

Treasurer	Name
Proposed	Seconded

Committee Members	Name 1
Proposed	Seconded

	Name 2
Proposed	Seconded

	Name 3
Proposed	Seconded

Please bring this form with you to the meeting or forward it (post/fax) to the Secretary with Nominator and Seconder’s signatures if you wish to nominate a member (or yourself) for a position on the Committee.

If you can’t make it to the meeting but still wish to register your vote, you may appoint a Proxy on your behalf but you must complete and return the “Form of Proxy” in advance of the meeting. Post to Linda Brennan 5 Madrid Court Wishart 4122 or email to lindahbrennan@bigpond.com

Thankyou

FORM OF PROXY

I (…………………...……………………………………) AIH Member No: …….

of (address) ……………………………………………………………………………………

being a member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture (Inc) in the state of Queensland hereby appoint:

…………………………………… of ……………………………………………..

as my proxy to vote on my behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the Qld State Council of the AIH (Inc.) to be held on the 13 September 2009 and at any adjournment thereafter.

(This form is to be used in favour/against * the resolution)*Strike out whichever is not desired

Signed ………………………………………………… (………./………../…………)

QLD/NT AIH role descriptions.

Please note that these descriptions are indicative only of the many roles undertaken in these positions.

Position: QLD/NT President.

Role: Lead the AIH QLD and NT in meeting its National corporate mission, objectives and setting strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities identified within this voluntary role provide a guide to the nature and scope of work involved. The extent of involvement by the position holder is discretionary.

Manage the planning and operations of AIH QLD/NT in close liaison with the State executive and members and National Executive and Council.

Chair State meetings and coordinate or contribute to the direction and outcomes of any sub-committees or working groups.

Provide representative support for Member Services including awards, letters, articles, presentations and talks.

Address administrative needs such as signatory for payments and authorisations.

Develop strategic alliances for the benefit of AIH.

Represent AIH within government, industry and the community forums.

Position: QLD/NT State Secretary.

Role: Manage the correspondence and minutes relating to administration for AIH QLD/NT.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities identified within this voluntary role provide a guide to the nature and scope of work involved. The extent of involvement by the position holder is discretionary.

Liaise with Janine or the National administrator (who provides contract administration and book-keeping services to AIH).

Prepare and circulate agendas and minutes.

Represent AIH within government, industry and community forums.

Position: QLD/NT Treasurer.

Role

Lead the financial management of State AIH in line with direction from AIH National and State bodies.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities identified within this voluntary role provide a guide to the nature and scope of work involved. The extent of involvement by the position holder is discretionary.

Coordinate the financial program including budgeting estimates, revenue and expenditure projections and reporting, through AIH National.

Provide financial reports to State and National Executive and Council.

Represent AIH within government, industry and community forums.

Position: QLD/NT VICE PRESIDENT

Role:

Provide a leading support and representative role to the State President in relation to strategic advice on general AIH issues.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities identified within this voluntary role provide a guide to the nature and scope of work involved. The extent of involvement by the position holder is discretionary.

Liaise with State and National Council representatives and members on AIH issues.

Represent AIH within government, industry and community forums

Support the President in the direction of AIH QLD/NT

QLD and NT Annual General Meeting and garden party

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The QLD and NT annual general meeting is coming up again soon and members are invited to attend. This year we will be combining the AGM with a terrific garden party and opportunity to mix with other horticulturists as well as learning about the care of heritage trees.

Members are also invited to bring their families to share in the barbecue lunch in the beautiful Roma Street Parkland. Let us know your attendance numbers and dietary requirements for catering purposes. Copy, paste and email the RSVP form below or call Linda to register.

We encourage you to think about taking an active role in the Institute witih the opportunity to make a real difference in the next year. We have professional development seminars and the National AIH celebrations to be involved in.

Nomination forms and descriptors have been sent out to all members but are also available on the QLD NT web pages under 'QLD AGM Nomination forms and position descriptors'.

We look forward to seeing you at this premier landscape location.

GARDEN PARTY AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (QUEENSLAND/NT STATE COUNCIL)

Sunday September 13 2009

Location: Roma Street Parkland Ampitheatre

AGENDA

Arrive 11.00 for 11.10 am start

AGM Welcome and Apologies

Confirmation of Minutes (2008 AGM)

Reports

Correspondence (Nominations & Proxies)

Voting

11.30 AGM Closes

11.30 AIH regular meeting (abbreviated meeting only)

11.50 Guest Speaker - Mr Bob Dobbs. Curator, Roma Street Parkland

The care of heritage trees in the landscape

Bob will take a walk and talk, elaborating on how Roma Street have dealt with the maintenance and preservation of the figs trees at Roma Street Parkland post storm devastation. Roma Street horticulturists have worked in conjunction with arborists to repair and preserve these beautiful heritage trees.

A barbecue lunch will be provided free of charge after the Guest Speaker and garden tour.

RSVP essential for catering purposes

Form follows...

RSVP

AIH Annual General meeting and Garden Party

Please RSVP to the AGM invitation by Monday 7 September either by

Phoning Linda on 07 3349 2967

Or Emailing to lindahbrennan@bigpond.com (copy, complete and paste this form into an email)

Your name: Phone number:

Email:

Attendance

	Yes I would like to attend the AGM at Roma Street Parkland on Sunday ... September 11-12.00
	I am not able to attend the AGM but would like to nominate for a position as noted on the nomination form.
	I am unable to attend and will not be nominating for a position.

Catering

	Number of adults attending	Number of children attending
Special dietary requirements
	Dairy free	Gluten free
	Vegetarian	Other please specify:

Herb Awareness - 9th May 2010

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Discover a large variety of medicinal herbs for sale. To read more view the flyer below.

Click here to view the Queensland Herb Society Annual Show Flyer

Facility & Demostration Site Tour - 7th May 2010

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

You are invited to attend a complimentary site tour. The tour is being arranged by the Centre for Organic & Resource Enterprise and Compost QLD. For further information Click here to download information flyer.

Seating is strictly limited .. When booking via 1300 885 566 please state that you are an AIH member.

Outdoor Design and Living Zone at MIFGS

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100

In 2009, Outdoor Design & Living celebrates its 10th anniversary, so it is only fitting that Australia's best-selling outdoor design magazine should have a presence at Australia's premier outdoor design and horticultural event, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS).

Universal Magazines and the Landscape Industries Association of Victoria (LIAV) will be joining together to create the Outdoor Design and Living Zone at the show. The Outdoor Design and Living Zone will feature four landscape gardens sponsored by Universal Magazines and designed and constructed by LIAV members.

"We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary by helping some of Victoria's leading landscapers show what they can do," commented Associate Publisher, Janice Williams. "Outdoor Design & Living magazine has always been about showing the best of what landscapers can do, so by joining forces with LIAV at MIFGS we have been able to bring to life the kind of ideas that you see in the magazine."

After 13 years, MIFGS remains the biggest flower and garden show in the country. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors from Australia and beyond, MIFGS will be held at the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and the lush Carlton Gardens from 1st to 5th April, 2009.

The anniversary edition of Outdoor Design & Living, being launched at MIFGS, will showcase award-winning landscapes from around the country, as well as designer outdoor spaces and gardens to be lived in. "The outdoor makeover market is not just about gardening; it's about outdoor kitchens, rooms, pools and turning your backyard in to a lifestyle arena," stated the National Sales & Publishing Manager, Emil Montibeler.

With this Gold Edition of Outdoor Design & Living, we also celebrate our 10th anniversary by introducing a new section of the magazine dedicated to Commercial Landscapes. Commercial and public works make up a large percentage of the work undertaken by the landscape and associated industries and represents some of the highest profile and most innovative work being produced around the country.

"In Edition 19 of Outdoor Design & Living - our biggest issue to date - we look back on a decade of outdoor design," reminisces ODL's Editor, Karen Booth. "But our bumper 10th anniversary edition is not just about reflecting on how far we have come; it's about looking forward to the next decade of design innovation and helping homeowners around the country achieve the ideal lifestyle landscape."

The Perfect Plant - 8th May 2010

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian Institute of Horticulture's 50th Anniversary Celebration

THE PERFECT PLANT
Saturday 8 May
Morning Tea at 10.30 am
followed by talk and ceremonial tree planting to approx. 12.30pm
Maiden Theatre, Royal Botanic Gardens

Click here to download event flyer.