Official Opening and Conference Sessions The conference was officially opened by Interior Plantscape Association, President Nerida Hills, who welcomed delegates sharing with them the exciting program that has been planned over the next 2 days of Connect, Discover, Thrive. Nerida continued by thanking Sponsors, Exhibitors and Keynote speakers, especially Kathy Fediw Internationally renowned interior [...]

I hope everyone’s year is off to a great start as we all get back to work after what was hopefully a relaxing break. I was lucky enough to head to the USA over the holidays and couldn’t stop myself from checking out the plants where ever we went.  I ended up with more photos [...]

Happy New Year!! As you read this I will be enjoying the holiday break with a long anticipated trip to the USA! Right now, though, less than a week before I am due to leave, I am trying not to panic about how my business will operate without me for 3 whole weeks. It will [...]

I’ve been speaking with many of our members recently and find it encouraging to hear how busy so many of you currently are.  In the lead up to Christmas there are so many opportunities that we can take advantage of including sprucing up existing contracts and offering living seasonal decorations. Personally, I am finding the [...]

Can’t Miss Opportunity! I purchased my ticket for the IPA Conference and now everyone wants one!  Why? I’m glad you asked. Endorsement from Julie Watson  (Green Design Marketing Consultant) At first glance, the conference just seemed like another expense with an undetermined outcome. I decided to attend because, as the Marketing Manger I was the [...]

Hard to believe but in just a few months I’ll be on my way to one of my favorite places on earth—Australia! As an American I never thought I’d have the chance to travel to the other side of the planet, yet this will be my eighth trip to the land of Oz, along with [...]

The countdown is now on to our first conference for the interior plantscape industry since 2010!  The IPA executive committee, along with IPA Executive Officer, Elaine Tunn have been very busy, working hard to bring you Connect Discover Thrive – Inspiring a Growing Industry.  Of course this would not be possible without the generous support [...]

Biemond Nurseries is one of our generous sponsors for 2017 IPA conference Connect, Discover, Thrive, inspiring a growing industry being held in Melbourne March 2nd – 3rd 2017.  Their commitment, along with our other sponsors The Container Connection & Hort Journal Australia to the future of the industry, as we evolve & grow is to [...]