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In Depth

Education: Researching for the real world

College horticulture schools are finding that conducting trials for companies can benefit both parties

 

Edibles: Get set for Fruit Focus 2009

The industry's premier fruit event promises to be even bigger and better this year

 

Glasshouse: Keeping cool and dry

One Finnish firm has found a way of regulating both temperature and humidity

 

Young Plants: Next season's young hopes

Eye-catching new lines that are easy to grow are among the leading developments in young plants

 

Edibles: East Malling Research strawberry open day

As EMR's strawberry club members taste their first selections, Grower reports on runners and riders.

 

Historic and Botanic Gardens: Bringing history to life

Kenilworth Castle's Elizabethan Garden reveals what a sophisticated discipline garden history has become

 

CABE Space Leaders Programme: Future debate

Experts at the leaders programme discussed the key policy issues facing the green space sector.

 

CABE Space Leaders Programme: Making the case for green spaces

Green space managers must learn to explain their value in economic terms to gain political support

 

CABE Space Leaders Programme: People are your top asset

Attitudes can be more important than competence, so it is crucial to ensure that your workforce feels valued.

 

CABE Space Leaders Programme: Time to get strategic

CABE Space has produced a guide to help authorities manage an open space strategy

 

EU Pesticides Proposals

The European Parliament's committee for the environment, public health and food safety's proposals to replace the Plant Protection Products Directive 91/414 could have enormous consequences for everyone working in horticulture.

 
 

CAMPAIGN: Save Our Science

The Save Our Science campaign calls on the Government to match-fund growers' HDC levy contributions as a first step towards securing a better future for horticultural research and the industry it serves.

 
 

Climate change

Horticulture Week tracks the debate, innovations, solutions and developments as the industry struggles to respond to the challenges of climate change.

 
 
 

Plant Focus

Pennisetum

Fountain grasses give a late-summer burst of texture and movement, but siting is critical

Agapanthus

These spectacular flowers create an instant impact, encouraging impulse purchases

Pieris

This genus offers colourful early-season flowers and evergreen foliage for year-round interest.

Helenium

These border plants give great colour in the late summer but should be divided in spring

Lavandula

These traditional plants sit well in both contemporary design and cottage displays.

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CAMPAIGN: Save Our Science

News, analysis, resources and opinion relating to Horticulture Week's Save Our Science campaign.

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Call on MPs to back horticultural R&D

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