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Garden 360: Building resilient garden industry businesses in an era of change
'How can the garden industry cut the use of plastics', 'What lies behind the success of the fastest growing garden retail outlets', and 'How can plant suppliers and buyers together meet the Xylella challenge' are just some of the big questions that will be tackled at Garden 360 - the must attend conference for the UK garden industry.
Latest Analysis
How plastic pot alternatives might develop
Kirton Farm Nurseries, started by Derek Taylor, has pioneered coir plant pots through its Hairy Pot Plant Company and is now proving ahead of its time as anti-plastic feeling grows.
What is the future for roses after Chessum's administration?
Bedfordshire rose grower Chessum Plants went into administration in April after more than 50 years in business, but what does that means for the UK rose trade?
After a tough start to the season, how are payment terms impacting cash flow?
Paying on time can be more than a bugbear for suppliers, and at times of slow sales can make or break companies.
How garden centres are using social media to promote their brands
Blue Diamond managing director Alan Roper has recently decided to improve social media coverage of his 20 garden centres and has seen success during the launch of new centre East Bridgford Garden & Home in Nottinghamshire.
What must growers do to comply with the new farming rules for water?
Defra has brought into force farming rules for water in an effort to tackle diffuse water pollution from soil, fertiliser and manure, so meeting the UK's obligations under the EU's Water Framework Directive.
How will the Northern Forest be delivered and who will gain?
Attendees at England's Community Forests annual conference in Birmingham last month (March) were buoyed up by the Government's 25-year environmental plan and in particular the Northern Forest, the delivery of which will be led by five community forests along with the Woodland Trust.
Latest News
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OUTDOOR PLANT AREA MANAGER
The Chelsea Gardener London (Greater)
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Horticultural Trainees (4 salaried Training Placements) for college graduates and new entrants
The MacRobert Trust Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Heaton Holdings Ltd Purbrook Heath, Waterlooville
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Industry data
Top 50 UK Landscape Contractors: Landscape leaders
Landscape industry consolidation is a key factor influencing Horticulture Week's top 50 ranking of the biggest landscape construction and maintenance operators by turnover.
Top 60 Ornamentals Nurseries: Nursery leaders
Private equity investment in the nursery sector is a new element, as Horticulture Week reveals its updated list of the industry's top 60 ornamentals nurseries by turnover.
Top 100 Garden Centres 2017: Retail leaders
The seventh annual Top 100 Garden Centres report details the individual UK garden centres that have recorded the highest turnovers. The report does not include VAT and concession income.
Latest Plant Focus
Paeonia
Stocking a wide range of these impressive flowers from early March until June can boost sales, Miranda Kimberley reports.
Cotinus
These useful shrubs can fill large spaces in borders and provide colourful foliage in the autumn, says Miranda Kimberley.
Narcissus
The range of colours and flowering times makes for cheerful and economic displays, Miranda Kimberley reports.
Pest & Disease Factsheets
Pest and Disease Factsheet - Leafhoppers, capsids, lace bugs & sap suckers
Leafhoppers, capsids, froghoppers, lace bugs and psyllids are characterised by piercing and sucking mouthparts and hardened forewings that form a protective shield when folded over the abdomen.
Pest & Disease Factsheet - Peach leaf curl
Growers of fruit and ornamental trees need to be aware of this disfiguring disease.
Latest products and kit
Product Special: protected crop structures - LEDs good for business
Concerns over climate, light levels and seasonal variability can all be overcome by using LEDs and they can deliver production benefits, Sally Drury reports.
Pitches - synthetics solutions
New technology can record, trace and predict maintenance activities for all types of artificial surfaces, Sally Drury reports.
Pitches - Invaluable hardware
Choosing the right maintenance equipment for your pitches can increase playing time and generate more revenue for the venue, Sally Drury explains.
Xylella - impact on horticulture
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