Unusual Suspects
Entomologist and IPM researcher, Dr. Michael Gaffney examines a range of existing and potential threats to the Irish horticulture
The increase in the global plant...
The EU carrot: the shape of promotional funding
Mike Neary, Manager of Horticulture with Bord Bia, explains how new thinking and EU regulations are positively shaping the future of promotional funding for...
Weak foundations: Inconsistencies in landscape planning requirements are undermining the landscape sector
Landscape cost estimating specialist, Colm Kenny explains how weaknesses and inconsistencies in planning requirements from local authorities are damaging the sector and the landscape
The...
Design and build 2015
Gaining access to some of Ireland’s best design and build projects of 2013
Irish people are spending more on their gardens and landscapes than in...
Drive through ambitions
Barry Lupton interviews John McGuinness
The thing about all great ideas is that once realised they seem obvious. We've all experienced that feeling of, why...
SUD and your growing business
Dónall Flanagan, lecturer in horticulture with Teagasc, clarifies the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of the Sustainable Use Directive and how it will impact your...
Bloom 2016: Celebrating with plants
Bloom Manager, Gary Graham sets out an exciting stall for Bloom 2016
In the last issue of Horticulture Connected we featured an article by two...
Demanding exports
Independent consultant, Neville Stein explores the potential for Irish plant exports in the context of rising UK demand and grower interest.
Bord Bia has been...
Weigela Eurotrial progress report for the hardy nursery stock sector
Dr. Paul Fitter provides insight into Weigela trials conducted in Ireland, which started in 2008 but which were never completed due to the untimely...
Five lessons learned
Retail consultant, Liam Kelly, reflects on the past seasons and shares the top fives lessons for all retail garden centres
With the bulk of the...