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Brisbane
Born and Bred, Paul developed a passion
for gardening from a very early age.
An accomplished horticulturist with
a Diploma in Horticulture and a Greenkeeper
by trade, Paul has a passion for all
things subtropical.
Paul is the Horticultural
Coordinator of the world’s largest
subtropical garden, Roma Street
Parkland in Brisbane’s
CBD. “I feel very fortunate
to have made a career out of my passion
for plants, garden design and the
environment”.
Achievements include
DPI Young Achiever of the Year 2004
and the Qld Horticulturist of the
Year 2004, presenter on the Garden
Gurus TV show and are currently actively
involved in the Australian’s
Open Garden Scheme and The Australian
Institute of Horticulture.
A passion for gardening
is evident as a writer and photographer
with the subTropical Gardening
magazine. He also presents selected
Subtropical Gardening Classes run
by the Australian Institute of Horticulture.
Paul’s love
of gardening has led him to explore
the gardens of England, France, Germany,
Italy and Singapore. “I love
that gardening is very hands on, and
we are all still learning. I have
a sign above my desk which reads:
We are the artist and Nature is our
canvas”.
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