TV series on bees starts tonight as scientist calls for action
08 Feb 2012 | by Matthew Appleby
A scientist at the University of Reading has called for immediate action to save pollinating insects crucial to British wildlife and the economy.
Garden Re-Leaf, the horticulture world's version of Comic Relief, has released a list of events around the country taking place on 13 March.
A scientist at the University of Reading has called for immediate action to save pollinating insects crucial to British wildlife and the economy.
Lathyrus odoratus 'Royal White', from the Japan Flower Trade Council, won best cut flowers.
Primula Belarina 'Valentine' received a special prize for its use as a house, bedding, balcony or perennial plant.
Kalanchoe 'Paris Evergreen' was given the prize for best blossoming house plant.
Nandina domestica 'Seika', from Plantipp and breeder Magnolia Gardens, topped the woody plants category.
Horticultural Development Company seminar covers how to optimise pest-and-disease control.
The British Protected Ornamentals Association (BPOA) has reported a 24 per cent rise in membership this year.
UK farmers and growers are to be first to benefit from an innovative weeding technology that is said to provide a cost-effective, natural alternative to time-consuming weeding for high-value crops.
Introduced at LAMMA by Bourne-based Opico, the Orso and the hydraulic folding Toro harrows made by Maschio have been designed for growers running higher-horsepower tractors and with hard, stony ground and/or heavy workloads.


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