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LEARN MORE ABOUT QIF
Our story
QIF was founded in the 1975 and has been consistently considered one of the leading indoor plant production nurseries in the country. Since acquisition by Australian Greenlife in 2016, the business has been significantly expanded and we now operate out of three full production nurseries: one based in Ningi (north east Queensland); one in Lindendale, near Alstonville on the NSW north coast; and one in Coffs Harbour, mid coast NSW.
We grow a large range of indoor plants, with the range being adjusted to meet market demands and requirements and some small, flowering outdoor plants out of Coffs Harbour.
QIF has over 50,000 square metres of special purpose growing facilities, dedicated to growing a select range of plants. At full production levels, our three nurseries can grow and produce in excess of 900,000 plants per annum.
Our customers include some of the largest plant retailers and plant hirers in Australia and our commitment is to a constant and predictable supply of top quality plants.
Our staff
QIF has a small team of dedicated staff. They come from a variety of areas and commercial sectors and are at different stages of their lives. We employ around 40 people across all three sites and are constantly looking for motivated people who are interested in a career in horticulture. You do not need to be qualified in horticulture but you should have a willingness to learn and to be part of a hard working team. QIF is proud of our team and our work environment. If you are interested in applying to work at QIF use this link.
Our managers
Matt de Ville is our Chief Executive Officer. While working in a retail garden centre at the age of 15, Matt developed a connection with horticulture, that unknown to him at the time, would significantly influence his career. After graduating in 1992 from the University of Western Sydney (formerly Hawkesbury Agricultural College), with majors in both marketing and production, Matt spent his first two years back where it all began working in retail. During 1994 Matt commenced employment as Technical Sales Manager with leading young plant supplier and plant breeding company Burbank Biotechnology, and since then has held various sales & marketing and business development positions with Arthur Yates & Co. Ltd, Ramm Botanicals, and Oasis Horticulture.
Throughout his career, Matt has collaborated with global plant breeding organisations which has led to the introduction of unique new plant varieties. With a keen eye for exciting new plant varieties, Matt has been tasked with ensuring QIF remains a reliable supplier of exciting new varieties for years to come. Matt was also a contributor to the NGIA National Plant Labelling Guidelines.
Marc Ward is the manager of the Ningi Nursery. Marc has been associated with this nursery for 20 years. The assistant manager at Ningi is Fiona Ring who has a deep knowledge of the plant production and nursery operation.
Andrew Attwood is the manager of the Alstonville nursery. A man who has been in horticulture all his life; from running his own nursery business to running operations at a large potting media business. Andrew is renowned for excellent customer service and a keen eye for a new plant trend. Andrew is ably supported by the dashing Frenchman Patrick Dethan, who is the Production Manager at Alstonville and Debbie Bartusch who is responsible for customer service.
Monika Smith manages our nursery at Sandy Beach (formerly Brindley's Coffs Harbour Nursery). Monika has over 30 years experience in wholesale nursery industry and started managing QIF Brindley's in 2021.
Ningi nursery description
Our Queensland nursery is located at Ningi, near Bribie Island in South East Queensland (40kms north of Brisbane), where we practice sustainable and environmentally friendly production methods. Our water is sourced from three onsite spring-fed dams and a bore. All water throughout the nursery is reticulated. Eco friendly pest and weed control practices are extensively employed.
Ningi is on Waka Waka land.
For location and contact details use this link.
Alstonville nursery description
Our first New South Wales nursery is located at Lindendale, near Alstonville in Northern New South Wales. This site is in excess of 25 acres, with extensive shade tunnels and shade houses, a number of which are heated. Water is sourced from on site collection as well as a bore and in 2019 a fully automated energy efficient irrigation system was installed as part of a refurbishment of the site.
Our Lindendale Nursery is on Bundjalung land.
For location and contact details use this link.
Coffs Harbour nursery description
In July 2021, we acquired a second NSW nursery, at Sandy Beach, on the outskirts of Coffs Harbour. The nursery has existed for many years as Brindley's Nursery and has an enviable reputation. The purpose built site has around 16,000 square metres of growing sheds with space for expansion. The nursery uses recycled water from the Coffs Harbour Regional Council water recycling plant.
The land at Sandy Beach is on Gumbainggir land.
For location and contact details use this link.