Knowing what to look for
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly shares his insight on what garden retailers should really be looking for when they’re hiring new staff
My meetings and...
Events – Teagasc
One of the events being run for the industry is the berry seminar to be held at the Teagasc centre in Ashtown on 18...
Strawberry sales soar as we celebrate strawberry season
The Irish public’s appetite for luscious red strawberries would seem to be insatiable as new Kantar World Panel figures reveal that we spent close...
Wildflowers achieve DAFM registration – GLAS stand ST5
Design By Nature has become Ireland's first DAFM registered wildflower seed house. All of their wildflower seeds are sourced, grown and harvested in Ireland....
A love to grow – Caroline Keeling
Barry Lupton interviews Caroline Keeling
From humble beginnings growing rhubarb on their farm in North County Dublin and selling it in the Smithfield market, the...
Amenity crop exports 2017 – Bord Bia
The value of exports from the amenity sector was estimated at over €17m in 2017 which
was an increase on the previous year. Amenity horticulture...
Meeting future needs: A vision for horticultural education – John Mulhern
John Mulhern, principal of the College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens reports in from the recent Teagasc conference: Education Vision
The need for land-based...
Evolve your thinking – Colm Kenny
Landscape estimating specialist, Colm Kenny provides some sage advice for those thinking about the future of their business
We’ve spent the last few years looking...
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Horticulture research boost at Teagasc Ashtown
Teagasc’s new development of horticulture, forestry and education facilities at its campus in Ashtown, Dublin were officially opened on...