Tag: Spring 2015
National horticulture wage survey
Barry Lupton shares data from the recent survey carried out in conjunction with jobsinhorticulture.ie
We are a data poor sector. Historically, the information we have...
An evergreen perspective
Renowned plantsman and retired nursery operator, John Joe Costin shares his perspective on our taste for the exotic and how we may be missing...
Prioritising with a tight budget… Sports turf maintenance on natural grass
Landscape construction specialist Peter O’Toole provides details on how to maximise budget spend when calculating for the maintenance of natural grass surfaces
The maintenance of...
Beyond style
Renowned designer, plantsman and water garden specialist, Gordon Ledbetter shares his thoughts on the recent GLDA design seminar
The Garden and Landscape Designers Association (GLDA)...
Spring 2015 – Horticulture news
GARDEN SHOW IRELAND RETURNS TO SERVE NORTHERN IRELANDS 1.8 MILLION POPULATION
Antrim Castle Gardens will be filled with colour from 8th - 10th May 2015...
All the latest news from Bord Bia
POTATO PROMOTION
The consumption of potatoes has been in decline in recent years. From 2007 to 2014 the retail market for fresh potatoes declined by...
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...