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Garden retail - Water efficiency drive

With hosepipe bans expected to remain in many areas of the country, the focus has switched to saving water, Graham Clarke reports.

Business Planning - Finding the right advertising media

Advertising can pay dividends but choosing the most effective strategy is key, says Neville Stein.

Fresh produce labelling and packaging - Fresh ideas

Environmental concerns, convenience eating and longer shelf life are driving developments in fresh-produce packaging, Jack Shamash reports.

Interview - Robin Wallis, co-owner, Hortus Loci

Last October, Robin Wallis set up Hortus Loci with Mark Straver at Whitewater Nurseries in Hook, Hampshire, to grow 400,000 perennials, roses and fruit trees a year and supply gardeners and landscape architects. Between them, they have sourced and grown on the plants for 36 RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens...

Hardy Nursery Stock - Challenging sales conditions

With the rain keeping garden centre customers away, how are their nursery suppliers faring? Can this season's sales be rescued? Graham Clarke reports.

Hosta

Lush foliage and myriad varieties make this plant a firm favourite, says Miranda Kimberley.

Growing business - careers in garden retail and production horticulture

The buoyant production horticulture and retail sectors offer a wealth of opportunities for keen individuals, Graham Clarke explains.

Interview - Nigel Thompson, Stewart Plastics sales director and GIMA president

Stewart Plastics sales director Nigel Thompson, the new president of the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA), is keen to serve members. Among the items on his agenda are better industry collaboration, improved training opportunities and helping members get more out of trade shows.

Azaleas

This group offers gardeners a wide choice of deciduous and evergreen shrubs, says Miranda Kimberley.

Ten ways to sell ... more flowering plants

Whatever the season, bulbs, bedding plants and shrubs offer opportunities for sales if they are chosen well and displayed appropriately, says Graham Clarke.

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