We welcome Gabrielle Stannus as a new IPA sub-committee member. Here, Gabrielle tells us a little about herself and her reasons for getting involved... I am a relative newcomer to the Interior Plantscape Association, having joined after volunteering at the conference in Melbourne in March. Some of you may remember me feeling slightly embarrassed [...]
Sandy has recently signed up to be on the IPA Membership sub-committee “I truly believe that being connected to nature is essential for every person’s health and well-being. We are privileged to be involved in a business which can assist by bringing plants indoors and helping our customers stay linked to nature" Bachelor of Agricultural [...]
This month I would like to acknowledge the work of our Executive Board who take time out from their busy workload to contribute for the benefit of the entire industry. Let’s not forget all of our subcommittee volunteers who step up when we need a little extra help to achieve [...]
I first became interested in indoor plants when I realised that my growing urge to garden could only be satisfied if I learnt how to cultivate in what space I had. Realising my vision of a large bush block on which to satisfy my green thumb was going to take me longer than I [...]
Recently I met with like-minded local businesses to discuss hosting a networking evening themed around ‘Collaboration’. The event was held under the banner of the Warragul Business Group. Along with April Pyle from Factory One and Erika McInernay from Mac&Ernie Social Media Training, I shared some of my personal experiences of ‘Collaboration”. I spoke [...]
Interior Plantscape Association, Board of Directors have been working extremely hard over the past few months planning and organising Connect, Discover, Thrive, inspiring a growing industry Conference which was held in March at the historic Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne. Feedback from the conference has been overwhelmingly positive with many delegates commenting on the inspiring speakers who [...]
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 [...]
