HC Print Autumn 2014
CONTENTS
NEWS
04 HORTICULTURE NEWS
RETAIL
09 ON THE INSIDE LOOKING OUT
See beyond gardening retail to best practices in other sectors by Liam Kelly
12 CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE
Rachel...
Let’s get Ireland growing – Sandra Doran
Sandra Doran explains how Irish garden retailers are uniting under the direction of Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) to deliver world-class standards
REI was approached last...
The female of the species – Michael Gaffney
Entomologist and IPM researcher, Dr. Michael Gaffney puts the problematic vine weevil under the microscope and details just how research he is conducting at...
Céad Mĺle Fáilte – Rachel Doyle
On behalf of Ireland’s extended horticultural family, HORTICULTURE CONNECTED is delighted to welcome garden retailers from around the world for the 2014 Garden Centre...
Tree specification – The basics – John Murphy
In the first of a series of articles, John Murphy, respected nurseryman, and owner of Annaveigh Plants addresses a growing knowledge deficit by getting...
Autumn 2014 – Horticulture News
IOH ACHIEVES CHARTERED STATUS
In July 2014 the new Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) came into being. It replaced the Institute of Horticulture (IoH), which...
Making Mardyke… sometimes it all goes to plan – Peter O’Toole
Peter O'Toole throws a behind-the-scenes spotlight on the construction of one of Ireland’s most innovative new public spaces, Mardyke Gardens
Wouldn’t it be great if...
On the inside looking out – Liam Kelly
Garden retail expert, Liam Kelly explains how observing best practice from other retail sectors can be inspiring, motivating and ultimately profitable
Perhaps more than any...
The cowboys meet their end – Thomas Crummy
ALCI Chairman Thomas Crummy outlines the formation and strategy of the new umbrella association for Irish landscape professionals
The Irish Association of Landscape Industries (IALI)...