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15 Jul 2011 | by Gavin McEwan

Three Dutch research projects are examining how growers can minimise water use and employ LEDs for root cuttings, Gavin McEwan reports.

Reducing energy use - glasshouse innovations

25 Feb 2011 | by Gavin McEwan

European researchers are finding innovative ways to cut energy use in glasshouses, Gavin McEwan reports.

Going underground

16 Apr 2010 | by Peter Groeneveld

Checking for problems below ground level at an early stage can pay dividends for growers, Peter Groeneveld advises.

New thinking on pest and disease control puts plant feeding first.

14 Jul 2008 | by Geoff Dixon

Horticulture has lost many of its conventional synthetic pesticides previously widely used for pest and disease control. The reasons for this -- such as public demands for much reduced residues in food and the environment or the limited return on research and development investment offered by horticulture...

Controlling tree growth

10 Apr 2008

East Malling Research scientists Chris Atkinson, Neil Hipps and Mike Davies report on an experiment to restrict roots to regulate tree sizes with the help of geotextile membranes.

Herbicide-free weed control

14 Feb 2008 | by Dr Neil Hipps

Is it possible to suppress weeds successfully without the use of herbicides? A look at alternative methods used across Europe

A natural approach to plant protection

06 Dec 2007 | by Geoff Dixon

New thinking on pest and disease control puts plant feeding first.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones

02 Nov 2007 | by Helen Riby

With a planned expansion of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, we highlight some of the key proposals growers should be aware of.

The fine art of grafting

04 Oct 2007 | by Spence Gunn

Propagating plants through grafting requires the right set of skills as timing and compatability of species are crucial.

Is it time you built a biobed?

28 Sep 2007 | by Dr Paul Fogg

The news that lines biobeds can be registered with the Environment Agency as an exemption is good for pesticide users.

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Trainee Gardener Chelsea Physic Garden £13,660, London
Genuine Horticulturalist Private Estate Competitive. DOE., Oxfordshire
Head Gardener Ascot Racecourse £25,000 - accommodation may also be available., Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire
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Head Gardener Glamis Castle Competitive salary based on experience, Glamis Castle, Scotland