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ED'S COMMENT

DARE WE HOPE?

elcome to the first issue of 2021. I this case, but in others, such as the water
wish you all a better year than the hyacinth at Hartebeespoort Dam, not so
Wone we had in 2020, especially as much. I recently drove across the bridge
the Covid vaccine is a step closer. I know we there and was astounded to see how much
are all longing for an end to the pandemic it had spread – there is more hyacinth than
and the beginning of an economic revival water visible.
we so desperately need. Dare we hope for
this? Project management is an important
element of successful landscape
As mentioned in my previous ed’s installation, but one that seems not to
comment, we are now online only. A have had a defined role in the past. Take
regular newsletter is also part of our a look at the Q and A article in this issue
editorial package, so please email me and feel free to email me your thoughts.
with info about your company, products, I’m sure there’s a lot more that can be said
services, recently completed projects or on this subject and we could perhaps do It is simply to show the different ways
anything you are involved with that has a follow up. of growing things, whether they be
relevance to the green industry. ornamental plants or edible vegetables. In
The SALI judging is underway for 2021 – I this case, the vertical farming system aims
This being our recreation feature, take a wonder if there will be a real, live SAGIC to show that this method is economically
look at the article on the Tembisa Mall play convention this time or the online version feasible on a commercial scale, and
park; the design reflects a sense of fun, we had last year. Although It was incredibly that food can be grown in an urban
magic and intrigue for young children and well organised, it’s no substitute for face- environment.
safety has been taken fully into account. to-face interaction, networking and direct
contact. Somehow a vital element is just Best wishes for the year ahead.
Our series of articles on cannabis missing.
continues, this time discussing biological
control of pests in a controlled growing You may be wondering why we are Karyn Richards,
environment. It has been successful in featuring lettuces on our front cover. EDITOR

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