Horticultural bites direct to your inbox 🌱
No images? Click here
Complete the RHS peat-free survey
Help the RHS to understand the current position of nurseries in relation to transitioning to peat-free.
Complete the survey today by clicking the link or scanning the QR code.
Provide your input to update the bedding and pot plant register
The AHDB commitment to provide the EAMU service comes to an end in March with Horticultural Crop Protection Ltd taking over the role. BPOA members are now invited to provide their input and to assist in updating the bedding and pot plant register. The meeting will be held online, and will take 2 hrs to complete.
This meeting is open to all members, including trade or growers, and consultants and agronomists are encouraged to join.
Mother's Day & Easter 2023 digital catalogue out now
Make sure your business is prepared for Mother's Day & Easter with our wide range of added value products, available across all price points, in stock and ready to order. Please ensure you place your orders early to avoid disappointment!
The energy-saving benefits to keeping your glasshouse clean
Entering into 2023, energy prices continue to be at the forefront of growers’ minds with many altering cropping and environmental management strategies to cope. Domestic gas prices in October 2022 were double than they were in 2021; this is a massive challenge for greenhouse growers, and it is therefore more important than ever to be as energy efficient as possible.
One way to achieve better energy efficiency is by regularly cleaning the glass in your glasshouse. By maintaining cleanliness, sunlight can penetrate through the glass better, meaning the light and heat reaching your plants is maximised. Moreover, by removing moss, algae and other dirt and grime, refuge habitats and breeding grounds for insect pests and diseases are removed from the area, meaning pest and disease populations are controlled and reduced.
Recommended glasshouse cleaning products for this season
GS-4
EnzyMas
Reduclean
NextGen Fruit Group members, secure your space for our Biological Control Workshop
There is still time to book the repeat session of last months biological control workshop on 23rd February. If you haven't received their email, make sure you are a member or email NextGen Fruit Group for more details.
Upcoming events
British Herbs Association Conference 2023
The British Herbs Conference will bring together a selection of industry speakers and exhibitors on the 3rd March 2023 at the University of Warwick.
Horticultural essentials for this time of year
Horticultural fleece
Horticultural fleecing provides protection from frost and cold weather, keeping the crop temperature above critical levels and creating an excellent microclimate.
Sowing and growing basics
View our specially selected growing media, growing media additives and equipment for seed sowing and propagation ahead of spring.
Added value baskets and planters
Add value to your crops with our selection added value baskets and planters.
Innovative horticulture automation technology at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show
Fargro's Simon, Ant and Laura had a fascinating morning at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show this week. Whilst there, they got to see first-hand the cutting edge in horticulture automation technology from the team at Auto Spray Systems.
Spring Fair success
We were thrilled to have so many of you attend Spring Fair this week to view our collection of added value pots, planters and garden decor. We had a great time seeing everyone in person and look forward to a successful 2023.
Horticulture leaders attend BPOA conference
80 attendees joined the British Protected Ornamentals Association (BPOA) conference this month, with key speakers including Boyd Douglas-Davies, Richard Hopkins, Chris Need, Jack Ward, Dr Neal Wright, Mark Else, Michael Smith, Kate Cooney, Chris Jones and Co-Anne Kranenburg on subjects including Horticulture Crop Protection and future chemical registrations, peat replacements and grower-retailer relations.
Register for the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2023!
Anyone under 30 years old on 31st July 2023 can enter the competition. Students, apprentices, and those in the industry can all take advantage of this great opportunity to test their horticultural knowledge and network with others. Registration opens on 1st February 2023 and closes on 28th February 2023 at 5pm.
Worth a listen
This week, the RHS are journeying back in time to explore plants of yore. Otherlands author Thomas Halliday tells the story of the United Kingdom’s ecological origins, Kew Botanist Rafael Govaerts describes how garden plants can go extinct, and Karen Clarke gives the scoop on the RHS’s Digital Dig project - PLUS Michael Perry, AKA Mr. Plant Geek closes out the show with a love letter to an exciting hyacinth he helped roll out.
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.
 |