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.
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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...
Azaleas
04 May 2012 | by Miranda Kimberley
This group offers gardeners a wide choice of deciduous and evergreen shrubs, says Miranda Kimberley.
Cistus
20 Apr 2012 | by Miranda Kimberley
These plants fit the bill for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant species, says Miranda Kimberley.
Pest & Disease Factsheet - Caterpillars
20 Apr 2012 | by John Adlam
The biting mouthparts of this large group of pests mean that all parts of the plant are at risk of attack.
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.
Protected stock - Dealing with drought
13 Apr 2012 | by Hannah Jordan
With drought leading to hosepipe bans, bedding plant suppliers are striving to maintain customer confidence, Hannah Jordan reports.
Market report - Fertilisers for ornamentals
13 Apr 2012 | by Sally Drury
Latest products aim to help nurseries operating under challenging market conditions, says Sally Drury.
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...
Pest & Disease Factsheet: Leaf, stem, bud and bulb nematodes/eelworms
05 Apr 2012 | by John Adlam
Eelworm pests are numerous and can damage a range of plants but some species are beneficial.
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In This Issue
NEWS: Garden centre sales start to pick up after relentless poor weather
GROWER: Packaging update
INTERVIEW: Robin Wallis on the Hortus Loci launch
PEST & DISEASE FACTSHEET: Moles
KIT TESTS: Handheld tools
