Taking Stock – Andy Whelton
Andy Whelton outlines the main actions in the production of the popular scented cut flower, Stock, following recent trial work
Scented or Column Stock (Matthiola...
Shothole study makes new discoveries – Helen Grogan
Helen Grogan shares Teagasc/UCD research findings into one of the most visible Cherry Laurel diseases
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an important plant species for...
Knowing is understanding – Andy Campbell
In today’s unprecedented and uncertain times, it is vitally important to fully understand all the participants in the supply chain; where they are now...
Welcome to the upside-down – John Paul Prior
John Paul Prior shares his reflections on life during the lockdown
As I sit in the latest incarnation of my home office; my back against...
Supporting Horticulture – Carol Marks
Carol Marks, Sector Manager Horticulture, outlines Bord Bia’s COVID-19 response
In March, the country’s very necessary COVID-19 response impacted all sectors of the Irish food,...
5 Steps to grow your business online – Rory O’Connor
Rory O’Connor explains how going digital can help your garden retail business thrive, despite the pandemic
Digitalisation has never been more relevant to businesses within...
Corona time and ecological recovery – Féidhlim Harty
Writing during the lockdown, Féidhlim Harty asks, has the pandemic been all bad for the planet or society?
Last year, both British and Irish governments...
The art of digging holes – Terry O’Regan
Retired landscape horticulturist, Terry O’Regan, continues his series of articles reflecting on his adventures in the landscape sector
I cleared out the office belonging to...
A new horizon for horticulture at UCD
As the incidence of Covid-19 disease in the country continues to diminish the number of track and trace centres required have been reduced. As...
HC Print Spring 2020 Contents
CONTENTS
NEWS
03 Horticulture News, COVID-19 Support & Guidance
TEAGASC
10 All the latest news from Teagasc
EDIBLES
12 GROWING UP FAST
John Paul Prior asks, will...