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Shortlist announced for the inaugural Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018

Horticulture Week is delighted to announce the names of the outstanding businesses shortlisted for the Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018.
Finalists for the Horticulture Week Custodian Awards 2018 revealed

Horticulture Week is delighted to announce the names of the outstanding teams and organisations shortlisted for the Horticulture Week Custodian Awards 2018.

Latest Analysis

What measures do industry representatives hope to win to help boost nursery production post Brexit?

In October horticulture industry representatives will present final findings on what the Government needs to do to develop and strengthen UK nursery production post Brexit, at an All-Party Parliamentary Gardening & Horticulture Group (APPGHG) meeting.

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?

How can English Apples & Pears maintain the sector's growth rate?

The British top-fruit sector faces many challenges, but Ali Capper, newly appointed executive chair of promotional body English Apples & Pears (EAP), believes that with the right plan in place the sector can maintain the growth seen over the past decade.

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.

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

Go ahead for 2200 housing scheme featuring wetland habitats, recreation and orchards

27 April 2018

Fine for insufficiently trained contractor who towed tree onto car as it fell

26 April 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

Garden centres gearing up for record week ahead of May bank holiday

26 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

UK supermarkets sign up to plastic waste reduction drive

26 April 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

Hillier lines up new plants for Chelsea and royal wedding themed installation

26 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

PETER SEABROOK

Opinion... Why flower shows need to evolve

18 April 2018 , By Peter Seabrook

JEREMY BARRELL

Opinion... Urban tree policy gap must be plugged

4 April 2018 , By Jeremy Barrell

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Non-Executive Board Member
AHDB AHDB Offices, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth near Coventry
Gardener
Whitgift School South Croydon, London (Greater)
Head Gardener
The National Trust for Scotland Pitmedden Garden and Haddo House Garden
Tree Services Manager
Southwark Council Southwark, London (Greater)
Gardener/Gardening Assistant
Neighbourhood Estate Solutions London (North), London (Greater)

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PLASTIC IN horticulture

Latest news and updates on the effort to reduce the use of plastic products in horticulture.

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

Celtis

This underused species could add to the diversity of our urban tree population, Miranda Kimberley discovers.

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.

Pest & Disease Factsheets

Pest & Disease Management - Compost tea

Ingredients and processes have been refined.

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.