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25 May 2012 | by Graham Clarke

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

Fresh produce labelling and packaging - Fresh ideas

18 May 2012 | by Jack Shamash

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

18 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

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

18 May 2012

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

Growing business - careers in garden retail and production horticulture

11 May 2012

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

04 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

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.

Watering products - Drought switch

01 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

The hosepipe ban has led to a surge in demand for water butts and irrigation systems as gardeners seek alternative methods of caring for their plants, reports Matthew Appleby.

Careers conference calls for increased school engagement to solve skills crisis

27 Apr 2012 | by Ben Cook

Better marketing and communication of horticultural job opportunities emerge as key targets from speakers at RHS event.

Market report - Four Oaks Trade Show provides overseas insight

20 Apr 2012

Plant buyers looking to see what overseas nurseries have to offer will find plenty on show at this year's Four Oaks Trade Show, Jack Shamash reports.

Interview - Nicholas Marshall, chief executive, Garden Centre Group

06 Apr 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

Garden Centre Group chief executive Nicholas Marshall is bullish about prospects for the business following its purchase last week by Guy Hands' private equity firm Terra Firma for £276m. Marshall, who last month led Garden Retail's Top 100 listing of the most powerful people in the industry, oversaw...

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