Responding and reacting
Working closely with all levels of the landscape construction sector gives landscape cost estimating specialist, Colm Kenny a unique insight. Here, he shares thoughts,...
Apprenticeships in practice
Having introduced the apprentice training trial initiative in the last issue of Horticulture Connected, John Mulhern, principal of the College of Amenity Horticulture, National...
New advisory, new vision
Dónall Flanagan, newly appointed nursery stock advisor, sets out an exciting new vision of how the advisory services will support and strengthen the sector
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Horticulture for human health
Rachel Freeman, assistant lecturer in horticulture at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, shares her knowledge of the social and therapeutic benefits of horticulture
There is...
HC Summer 2016 – Horticulture news
Horticulture Inspiring NCAD Design Graduates
A number of students used a horticulture theme to present their final year projects as displayed at the Design and...
All the latest news from Bord Bia
Bloom 2016 was the most successful show to date
A record attendance of 115,000 visitors attended the show in the Phoenix Park over the five...
Inside story
Barry Lupton interviews Michael Caffrey
There has been a wealth of recent research demonstrating the benefits of plants in the work environment. Reduced stress levels,...
The oldest landscape rocker in town
Terry O’Regan takes a break from the dance floor to report on the 21st National Landscape Forum
Those of you who have turned 40, 50...
Irish insight
Landscape Architect, Bloom gold medal winner, and president of the Garden & Landscape Designers Association, Patricia Tyrrell shares her views and insights on Bloom’s...
Mind yourself
Award-winning garden creator, David Shortall shares his thoughts and feelings on how a sector renowned for its therapeutic benefits can take a harsh toll...