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Horticulture Week Awards

Shortlist announced for the inaugural Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018

24 April 2018

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

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.

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 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.

Ranking

Horticulture Week Top 40 plant buyers 2017

17 March 2017 , By Matthew Appleby

Longer spells in positions helps plant buyers to improve grower confidence.

Latest Ornamentals News

Woods Nurseries blames supermarkets for decision to close to make way for housing

24 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

Thompson & Morgan to grow trial varieties at RHS Hyde Hall

24 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

Overseas competition, cashflow and the weather cited in Chessum Plants' administration

23 April 2018 , By Matthew Appleby

In depth

Product Special: protected crop structures - LEDs good for business

20 April 2018 , By Sally Drury

Concerns over climate, light levels and seasonal variability can all be overcome by using LEDs and they can deliver production benefits, Sally Drury reports.

Paeonia

10 April 2018 , By Miranda Kimberley

Stocking a wide range of these impressive flowers from early March until June can boost sales, Miranda Kimberley reports.

Winning designs

28 March 2018

Student anniversary collaboration generates outstanding work.

Plant Health Latest

Notes From The Nursery

John Adlam's roundup of jobs to do and how to keep your crops protected.

Plant Health Resources

Tim Edwards

Boningales Nursery chairman Tim Edwards on the business of ornamentals production

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Horticulture Week's Garden 360 Summer Conference

The Horticulture Week Garden 360 Conference is the leading knowledge and networking event for garden industry executives seeking to connect with the best professionals, be briefed on the brightest innovations, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Horticulture Week Top 60 Ornamentals nurseries

See our exclusive ranking of ornamentals nurseries by annual turnover.

Community Gardeners
CHM Across London
Operations Manager (GM) - M303
Horticruitment Berkshire
Senior Agronomist | Cornwall
MorePeople England, Cornwall
Experienced Gardener - Live Out - EC4193
English Country Gardeners Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Skilled Gardener - Live Out - EC4201
English Country Gardeners Rye, East Sussex

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Products & Kit

Pitches - seeds and consumables

5 March 2018 , By Sally Drury

The right seeding and inputs are essential for keeping grass in top condition and ensuring that pitches look and perform at their best, says Sally Drury.