Perennial Passion
Barry Lupton interviews Tim Schram
Ireland’s founding nursery businesses were family-run affairs. And while this remains the case for the majority, subsequent generations have been...
Practically sustainable
Lots of people talk a good sustainable game, few actually play by the rules. John Murphy, owner, and operator of Annaveigh Plants explains how...
A cut above
Andy Whelton, ornamental specialist in the Teagasc Horticultural Development Unit, and nursery stock advisor, Dónall Flanagan explore the benefits and success of species screening...
Was it something I said?
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly dispels some of the persistent truths of successful retailing
Over the years I have learned the importance of listening to...
Autumn’s best performer
Renowned independent florist, Ruth Monaghan shares her thoughts and techniques on how to get the most from the humble but top performing Cyclamen
Autumn is...
Facing charges
The subject of fees for professional landscape and design work in Ireland is a charged subject and one the sector has great difficulty facing...
A strategy for learning growth
John Mulhern, Principal of the College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens summarises findings of the recent strategy review for horticultural education in Ireland
During...
Assuring sustainable practice
Andrew Mahon of Bord Bia’s quality division frames The Sustainable Horticulture Assurance Scheme (SHAS), the revised quality assurance program being launched through the edibles...
Mycorrhizal and root initiation and development
As part of our continued drive to promote and communicate horticultural research conducted by Irish students, we’re delighted to share the work completed by...
What you see…
Renowned nurseryman and tree specialist, Ronan Nangle shares a positive story of how seeing and selecting trees first hand can contribute to the creation...