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A turn in the weather for horticulture? – Stiofán Nutty

HIF coordinator, Stiofán Nutty explains how Ireland’s climate change plans may actually benefit the horticulture sector Usually, when the weather is mentioned in horticulture columns...
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Changing the retail climate – Liam Kelly

Could the garden sector set the trend for greener retailing? Liam Kelly investigates I was born back in the sixties, a time of protest and...
BLOOM GARDENS 2019 : DENNIS FLANNERY FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL; PHOTO: VINCENT MCMONAGLE

I wonder – Patricia Tyrell

Highly regarded Landscape Architect, Bloom gold medal winner, Patricia Tyrrell reports in from Bloom 2019 and wonders where the future lies I’ve always liked the...
Coppiced plantation of Eucalyptus grown for cut foliage in Co. Kerry

The versatility of Eucalyptus – Andy Whelton

Andy Whelton of Teagasc discusses the many commercial uses of Eucalyptus and the current interest and research on the species in Ireland Native to Australia,...
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Meadow myth buster – Sandro Cafolla

Sandro Cafolla of Design by Nature dispels some myths and sets the record straight about the success of wildflower meadows in Ireland As someone who...
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European study tour – John Mulhern

John Mulhern, Principal of the National Botanic Gardens reports in from a recent student tour of the Netherlands and Belgium In April of this year...

Schneider Youngplants Experts on Hand to Answer all your Questions – GLAS stand #E11

Schneider Youngplants specialises in the production of young plants from seeds and cuttings. The range includes annual, biennial and perennials; Cyclamen and (hobby) vegetable...

HC Print Spring 2019 Contents

CONTENTS NEWS 03 Horticulture News BORD BIA 06 All the latest news from Bord Bia EVENTS 08 Horticulture trade events TEAGASC 10 All the latest news from Teagasc RETAIL 11 THE...
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The right range – Liam Kelly

Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly explains why retailers need to put profit before pride and kitsch before chic I’ve always admired follies, those enigmatic buildings...
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Tackling the labour crisis – Stiofán Nutty

Independent consultant and Horticulture Industry Forum coordinator, Stiofán Nutty explains how developments in work permits provision may help to alleviate the labour crisis in...