Research for the fresh produce sector
Entomologist and IPM researcher, Dr. Michael Gaffney, Entomologist and IPM researcher working in the Horticulture Department in Teagasc, provides overview and insight on Irish...
Wasted profits
Landscape cost estimating specialist Colm Kenny throws light on effective pricing for waste materials on landscape projects
Waste has a cost. The true price tag of...
Beyond the fringe
Barry Lupton interviews Marion Keogh
It’s been said that real change only comes about as a result of the thoughts and actions of people unwilling...
Growing confidence
Mike Neary, Manager of Horticulture with Bord Bia, shares data from recent market research into the Irish garden market and things are looking positive
Research...
Shop talk
Why words matter when training frontline garden centre staff
Words are powerful. They can lift your flagging spirits or bring them to their lowest point....
Shared vision, shared funding, shared profits
David Fitzsimons, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, explains how GroMór, a shared industry promotion is set to exploit Ireland’s untapped gardening opportunities
Keeping products and...
HC Print Winter 2014
Contents
NEWS
04 HORTICULTURE NEWS
RETAIL
09 WHERE IS THE LOVE? REVITALISING THE CONSUMER’S PASSION FOR PLANTS
Garden retail consultant, Liam Kelly articulates a problem undermining the future of...
A hairy problem – Sam Belton
Sam Belton, plant biology student at UCD shares results from commercially beneficial research he undertook as part of his undergraduate thesis
All plants possess innate...
Trees to the fore – Eamon Kealy
Sports turf management specialist, Eamon Kealy sheds some light on the planting and management of trees on Irish golf courses
As a golf course ages,...