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The wide variety can create interest as a climber, shrublet or standard tree, says Miranda Kimberley.
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Horticulture bodies look to long term on water strategy
Following granting of 28-day exemption in hosepipe-ban-hit regions industry lobbyists draft a revised code of practice.
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THE DROUGHT
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Garden retail - Water efficiency drive With hosepipe bans expected to remain in many areas of the country, the focus has switched to saving water, Graham Clarke reports.
Grower profile - Lincolnshire Field Products commercial director Martin Tate Martin Tate credits investment in production and distribution for its steady rise, Jack Shamash reports.
Market report - Polytunnels Demands for improved crop quality and yield continue to drive polytunnel development, says Sally Drury.
Business Planning - Finding the right advertising media Advertising can pay dividends but choosing the most effective strategy is key, says Neville Stein.
Interview - Professor Claus Mattheck Professor Claus Mattheck, head of biomechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Arb Show Preview - Arboriculture show organisers promise complete industry coverage on new site Product launches, workshops and networking opportunities are on offer at the trade's dedicated show in Gloucestershire.
Blogs
Garden Retail POWER 100
The garden retail movers and shakers this year
Events
Floriade 2012
- The Netherlands Horticulture Council
- Date: Thu 05 Apr 2012 - Sun 07 Oct 2012
- Venue: Venlo, Netherlands
Organic Gardening
- Plumpton College
- Date: Wed 18 Apr 2012 - Wed 27 Jun 2012
- Venue: Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE
Introduction to Beekeeping
- Warwickshire College
- Date: Sat 21 Apr 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012
- Venue: Pershore Campus
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- Business Planner Henderson Brown Recruitment £22000 - £25000 per annum + Benefits, Peterborough
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- Team Leaders - Hard and Soft Landscape Anders Plus 21.5k - 23k doe, Essex
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In This Issue
NEWS: Industry bodies turn attention to longer term water strategy
CHELSEA 2012: A full round-up
GROWER PROFILE: Investment fuels success for Lincolnshire Field Products
RETAIL: Water-wise retail sales
MARKET REPORT: Crop quality drives latest polytunnels
ARB SHOW 2012: A preview
BUSINESS PLANNING: Why advertising pays
