The latest machines can help operators to make the most of green waste generated, Sally Drury finds.
The after-dinner speaker at this year's Institute of Horticulture conference was its new president-elect Leigh Morris who, following the theme of the conference, talked about the challenges of tempting young people into the profession. Morris, a globe-trotting head of education at Royal Botanic Garden...
Perennial is there to help everyone in horticulture who has fallen on hard times - not just gardeners. Getting that message across to the industry's disparate groups is a challenge but also a priority for the occupational charity. As is ensuring younger people know they can turn to it too.
Often treated by councils as annuals, tulips are still worth the trouble to plant, says Miranda Kimberley.
While some councils have brought the axe down hard on plant purchases, others need more help from suppliers as their own nurseries shut, Gavin McEwan finds.
Produce competitions, product launches and a new debate add up to a major event on the industry calendar, Brian Lovelidge reports.
Quality play facilities can help to battle the scourge of childhood obesity, says Sally Drury.
Gardening is 24 per cent of Homebase's 342-store £1.57bn turnover, making it one of Britain's biggest garden retailers.
The show in Exeter is the South West's only trade event for growers and plant buyers from councils, garden centres and retail outlets, says Jez Abbott.
Fast growing and tough, these plants can be shaped for hedging or topiary, says Miranda Kimberley.
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