Our Tutors

Emmaline is a horticulturalist, director & founder of STEM, a multi award winning design studio based in Northcote.

Teena studied horticulture at Burnley in Melbourne. She is the manager of Smith & Gordon in Melbourne, who are suppliers to the retail and landscape industries throughout Australia. Teena is also a gardening journalist and a co-presenter of a radio program.

Garden designer and horticulturalist, Lisa is the founder of a multi-award-winning landscape design and horticultural consulting studio based in Melbourne.

Geoff has a B. Ag in Commerce from Lincoln University, NZ and has extensive experience in all aspects of living roof systems and over 30 years of horticultural experience. He established and manages Fytogreen, an industry leader in ecological sustainable roof and vertical gardens, since 2002, and conducts a rigorous research and development program to adapt and modify horticultural products to be successful and sustainable in Australia’s harsh climatic conditions.

Kirsten is a horticultural scientist with a long experience as a lecturer and subject coordinator in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Science at the University of Melbourne. She has also worked as a trainee gardener with the Royal Horticultural Society at their flagship garden, Wisley, located in Surrey in the United Kingdom.

Matt has been collecting and growing plants from many locations throughout the world for more than 20 years. With Michael Morant, he founded Antique Perennials, a wholesale and retail nursery specialized in rare and unusual perennials, including shade loving woodlanders, bulbs, prairie plants and other hardy perennials.

A horticulturist, plantsman, author, publisher and garden media presenter, Graham has worked in the horticultural industry for more than 55 years.

Paul is the owner of the renowned Rectory Gardens in Bodalla and a highly respected garden designer.

Anthony from Elite Pools and Landscapes brings a wealth of experience and expertise in swimming pool design and construction, offering our student designers invaluable guidance and insights.
As the National Concrete Pool Builder of the Year 2023 and 6 Time SA Concrete Pool Builder of the Year, Anthony’s knowledge, hands-on approach and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier education in garden and landscape design.

Anthony is an experienced landscape designer with over 25 years in the industry, known for founding Arbour Constructions and Anthony Scott Landscape Design, and for creating high-quality, personalised outdoor spaces.

Martin created Semken Landscaping in 1987 and is one of the most prolific award winners at flower shows in both Australia and internationally.

Andrew has been growing plants all since he was young. When he finished school, he started working for Warners Nursery, one of Australia’s most successful wholesale nurseries, where he’s now Relationships Manager.

Steve has spent over 20 years designing and building multi-award-winning gardens across Melbourne, as well as interstate and internationally.

Ross Uebergang is a landscape designer, specialising in sustainable landscape design. He has a background in horticulture, and has qualifications in horticulture, sustainability, landscape design and Landscape Architecture.

Bethany is a landscape architect. Her approach to designing gardens does not impose a style or personal stamp upon a space. Rather, by capturing its essence and unique character she transforms it into a place that engages you emotionally and draws you into it.