Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of HortInsights

In this edition, meet our 2026 AIH Award winners from Adelaide and celebrate their outstanding contributions to our industry. We’re also delighted to introduce our first AIH Patron, Judy Horton OAM, and share what this exciting new chapter means for the Institute.

We follow Kobey Knight, who reveals how being in the right room at the right time led to an incredible Singapore show garden experience, while Corporate Member Ambius provides an update on the important Daintree Rainforest Restoration Project.

Discover how a simple trial grew into a blooming family business, and hear from sponsor Arborgreen about a greener retaining wall solution to consider. Amy Drought also shares her scholarship experience as a Global Footprints winner.

We look back at Greenscapes + Green Expo Brisbane, celebrating two days of collaboration and connection across the green industry. Then we step into Alan Burnell’s garden to witness the spectacular flowering of the Queen of the Night, then David Martin takes us to the colourful Ballarat Begonia Festival.

So, settle in, enjoy the stories and celebrate the people and places that continue to grow our wonderful industry. Happy reading!