Horticultural bites direct to your inbox 🌱 No images? Click here Act now to secure your stock in time for Christmas There's still time to place your orders for Christmas 2023, to secure your stock in the run up to the festive season, please place all orders now to avoid disappointment. If you would like to view our wide range of added value and retail products in person, please contact Kieran Daly on 01903 712 869 or email kieran.daly@fargro.co.uk. Download catalogue To place an order Christmas tree funnels, netting and stands It's time to order your Christmas tree funnels, netting, and stands in time for Christmas 2023. Please place your orders as soon as possible by contacting your Area Sales Manager or our Customer Service team on West Sussex Growers' Association Horticulture Conference 2023 We were pleased to sponsor the West Sussex Growers' Association Horticulture Conference, held at Plumpton College's new AgriFood Centre on 9th November. Among the speakers and delegates at the event, which focused on 'Innovation, Automation, and Robotics', were Minette Batters, Simon Pearson, Joshua Dalby, Joshua Burnstone, Jeremy Kerswell, Andy Allen, Kit Franklin, Andy Hall, and Mike Wilson. Current observations from our IPM expertsOur IPM experts and customers are still reporting a wide range of pests, including, Choose your pest For expert advice about your IPM Programme, give us a call on 01903 256 857 or email biosales@fargro.co.uk. Upcoming events RHS transition to peat-free and sustainable growing conference When: 20th November 2023 The Vineyard & Winery Show When: 22nd November 2023 Horticultural essentials for this time of year Horticultural fabrics, polythenes & glass We stock what you need to protect your crops from the elements, available in multiple lengths for multiple uses around the nursery, from covering frames and tunnels to frost protection and weed suppression. Polytunnels and coverings We offer a wide range of bespoke polytunnels and tunnel coverings available in various widths and configurations to suit your growing environment. Disinfectants, sterilants and cleaning View all of our specialist disinfectants and cleaners, designed to combat plant diseases within growing environments. Winter amenity essentials We stock a range of cold weather essentials from rock salt and de icer to spreaders and salt bins. Tree care products Choosing the right tree care products is crucial to ensuring a healthy start in life for young trees. Heating equipment We offer a wide variety of heating solutions to suit your business requirement, we can also provide on-site visits to assess and discuss your requirements in more depth. AAB: IPM and biocontrol meeting 2023 This week, Fargro's Technical Specialist, Alex Matthews and Technical and Regulatory Specialist, Lori-Leah Griffiths, attended AAB's annual IPM and biocontrol meeting in Derby. It was great to connect with everyone who made it this week. A special thanks from The Aldingbourne Trust A special thank you to our friends at The Aldingbourne Trust for stopping by to deliver a handmade thank you card. As a result of our donations of pots, planters, and garden decor, the trust has raised hundreds of pounds so far this year via their fundraising activities. Worth a listen HortWeek presents the 'Cultivate Your Future' podcast in collaboration with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation. In this week's episode, Neville Stein focusses on Horticultural Education with Sarah Hale, Horticultural Courses Officer at the RHS, to discuss the training and qualification options available through the RHS, and how they can help to pave the way for a career in horticulture. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Further detail on warning symbols and phrases is included on the labels and leaflets. |