All articles by Emma Haslett – Page 2
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GAN drops nursery stock lines
Golden Acres Nursery has announced that it will no longer be producing nursery stock.
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Californian strawberry a hit in the UK
A new US strawberry variety shows every indication of taking the UK everbearer market by storm.
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Hunter snags Sanders GardenWorld
Scottish horticulture mogul Sir Tom Hunter, who owns Wyevale, has made a further addition to his garden centre empire after missing out on Dobbies recently.
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Conifer spotlight brightens
Organisers of National Conifer Week have launched a new campaign to encourage the public to grow conifers and boost sales.
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Pesticide report published
Pesticides were in the headlines again this week after the publication of a new report.
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BCPE gears up for congress
The British Crop Production Enterprises’ (BCPE) International Congress and Exhibition will take place in Glasgow on October 15-18 this year.
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Garden Organic pumpkin day
Garden Organic will be celebrating the arrival of autumn in ghoulish fashion by holding a pumpkin fest at its two gardens
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Dunnes turns 'Good Natured'
Irish retail chain Dunnes has turned ‘Good Natured’ in its bid to stock pesticide-free strawberries and raspberries
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SWRG gears up to welcome growers
This year’s South West Regional Growers Show is promising a range of enhancements to benefit grower visitors
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Rare damson trees discovered
Two rare Blue Violet damson trees have been discovered in an orchard, Crothwaite, near Kendall, in the Lake District.
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CGMA thinks green
New Covent Garden looks set to become one of the capital’s greenest places of business as it steps up its war on waste.
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Sweet music at Southport
Flavour Fresh Salads faced the music at the recent Southport Flower show.
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Fair Florema, Fair Plants
Dutch ornamental supplier Florema Young Plants has gained the FFP label.
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Europe to import Indian veg
The Indian government has revealed proposals to set up food testing laboratories in conjunction with Europe and the US
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UK apple forecast reassessed
Late wet weather across parts of the enlarged European Union and hail damage in the south east of England of has reduced this year’s European Union Prognosfruit assessment of the UK apple crop to marginally above last year.
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Downy mildew in the firing line
Favourable wet weather conditions have put downy mildew at the front of this season’s disease control firing line.
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Grasshopper spit provides key to plant defences
Scientists have discovered a compound that may help to shed light on how plants respond to insect attacks
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Competition searches for chicory master chef
Chicory enthusiasts could finally receive the recognition they’ve been yearning for in a new competition
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S&G unveils raft of new introductions
S&G Flowers has announced details of its 2008 lineup, with the company showcasing a host of new introductions this week.
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Sainsbury's makes a difference with Fairtrade
Sainsbury’s has launched a new fund to help growers in developing countries.