Climate change

Early signs of climate change, and how experts think it will affect the horticulture industry

Campaign calls for emphasis on green values to boost economy

Green-space experts have this week launched a campaign calling for a shift in public spending on green infrastructure to address...

Landscaping must adapt as climate changes, warns lecturer

Planning gardens to meet the challenges of the changing climate will be a critical aspect of landscapers' work during the...

Growing greener

Kent's vast Thanet Earth glasshouse complex is employing cutting-edge control systems to ensure production is as effective and sustainable as...

What is the future for botanic gardens?

Directors of leading botanic gardens debated their role last month at an event at Kew.

Growing efficiency

Can the protected horticulture sector continue to reduce its energy use? Gavin McEwan reports.

Greening the garden centre

Can garden retailers' environmental policies convince a sceptical public, asks Gavin McEwan.

Ways to cut your carbon footprint

Parks services can slash expenses, benefit the environment and at the same time make green spaces more attractive, says Sid...

How sustainable practices can improve efficiency and effectiveness

In a world governed by climate change, green is the new competitive advantage that organisations are seeking.

Managing climate change with trees

Trees will be key in adapting our cities to climate change. But what will convince policy-makers and the public? Gavin...

New systems for water efficiency

Climate change, legislation and costs mean more efficient irrigation is crucial. Here's a look at the latest techniques and research.

Should public spending be shifted from grey to green infrastructure?

In the wake of CABE's Park City conference, HW polled figures from across the landscape and green space sectors.

Kate Lowe

We've got the ideas to help climate plan

Full marks to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, for his pledge to boost street trees across the capital.

Kate Lowe

Leader - Our sector's solutions to climate change

In November the Government will launch what climate change minister Joan Ruddock says will be the "most comprehensive package of...

Kate Lowe

Leader - Act now to be heard on climate change

Two weeks ago in HW, we noted what a huge opportunity had opened for horticulture as the Government broadened its...

Kate Lowe

A timely call to save urban street trees

Leading figures from across UK arboriculture, with help from colleagues from across the globe, are meeting today to flesh out...

Kate Lowe

Eco-town initiative misses opportunity

While housing minister Caroline Flint's revelation that 20 per cent of the Government's eco-towns are to be given over to...

Arboricultural Association's 43rd National Amenity Arboriculture Conference

News from the Arboricultural Association's 43rd National Amenity Arboriculture Conference

Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres

The full list of Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres based on turnover, plus news, analysis and expert advice on how retailers can maximise the success of their businesses.

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.

Crime affecting horticultural businesses

News and resources relating to the rise in thefts from growers, garden centres and other horticultural firms

Climate change

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

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.

Surviving the Recession

The economic downturn is sending shockwaves throughout the horticulture industry. Keep track of the latest developments, with all our latest news, features and comment from industry insiders.

The Peat debate

Use of peat in gardening is under question and horticulturalists are under pressure to reduce use and sale of peat by 90% by 2010.

CABE Space Leaders Programme 2009

Views and analysis from this year's CABE Space Leaders Programme, an event designed to help green space managers meet new challenges.

Four Oaks Trade Show 2009

News and background from this year's Four Oaks Trade Show

IOG SALTEX 2009

News and background from this year's IOG SALTEX

Effective business management

From surviving the downturn to maximising staff performance, Horticulture Week's business management specialist Leslie Kossoff has sound advice to help your company reach its potential