All Flowers articles – Page 38

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    Glee launch for John Woods

    2007-09-10T10:01:02Z

    John Woods nurseries will launch its new business at the forthcoming Glee trade show in Birmingham.

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    Princess from a pair

    2007-09-07T14:01:01Z

    Wholesalers Hollyacre Plants and Young Plants have paired up to offer pot alstroemeria series ‘Princess Lillies’ this season.

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    BPOA officially launches

    2007-09-07T12:01:02Z

    The British Protected Ornamentals Association (BOPA), which was formerly known as the British Bedding & Pot Plant Association, has officially launched its new look at this week’s Four Oaks show.

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    Katopé to enter Univeg fold

    2007-09-07T08:01:02Z

    Belgian family company Univeg has announced the acquisition of Katopé International, dependent on a favourable decision from competition authorities.

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    Carpentras in terminal situation

    2007-09-06T17:16:45Z

    Summer is behind us, and to be honest that is no bad thing considering the weather we have endured on both sides of the

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    Walkden to talk at Writtle

    2007-09-06T10:01:02Z

    Horticulturist Christine Walkden will be giving a talk at Writtle College on October 25 in which she will be discussing her experiences in making the second series of the BBC TV show ‘Christine’s Garden.’

  • Organic crossroads
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    Organic crossroads

    2007-09-04T19:28:18Z

    A new Soil Association report out this week has found that the organics market grew 22 percent to just over £2 billion last year. But growers have suffered badly during the recent wet weather. Larry Saunders evaluates the current mood of the industry.

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    New lines from Yorkshire Plants

    2007-09-04T14:01:01Z

    Yorkshire Plants will be showing new lines at Four Oaks, which will include a range of ornamental container trees, unusual conifers, shrubs and patio standards.

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    Botany Bay showcases new PAC geraniums

    2007-09-04T12:01:01Z

    Midlands-based nursery Botany Bay, will be showing several new PAC Geranium varieties at this year’s show, as well as releasing two new ranges of Petunia.

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    'Early Birds' for Whetman Pinks

    2007-09-03T12:01:01Z

    Dianthus breeders Whetman Pinks will be exhibiting for the 21st time at this year’s Four Oaks, where they will launch a new range of Whetman ‘Early Bird’ Pinks for 2008.

  • Nigel Garbutt
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    KenyaGAP given thumbs up

    2007-09-03T10:01:01Z

    EurepGAP has announced the approval of the KenyaGAP benchmarked standard, developed by the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Association of Kenya (FPEAK) for fruit, vegetables and flowers.

  • Cordyline Firecracker
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    Northern lines up five for Four Oaks

    2007-09-02T16:01:01Z

    The Northern Liner Company will return to Four Oaks this year to launch five new varieties.

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    Training for Plantarea staff

    2007-09-02T14:01:02Z

    HTA is set to launch a series of training days aimed at plantarea staff and managers at venues throughout the UK.

  • French bedding tour de force
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    French bedding tour de force

    2007-09-02T10:01:01Z

    The owner of Number 2365, the last cottage in the village of Mannequebeurre on the D218 road 10 miles south east of Calais, has created an extraordinary bedding display to rival anything seen at RHS Flower Shows.

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    Ball brings 'Mini-Me' to Four Oaks

    2007-09-01T14:01:01Z

    Ball Colegrave will be launching several new varieties at this year’s show, including a new series of ‘Mini-Me’ compact Petunias.

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    Green light for Dutch auction merger

    2007-09-01T10:01:01Z

    Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer and FloraHolland have been granted permission for their intended merger by the Netherlands Competition Authority - Nederlandse Mededingingsautoriteit - (Nma).

  • Notcutts sale completed
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    Notcutts sale completed

    2007-09-01T08:01:01Z

    South-east based Notcutts has confirmed the sale of its nurseries to John Woods nurseries.

  • Skimmia japonica 'Magic Marlot'
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    'Magic Marlot' takes Plantarium plaudits

    2007-08-31T16:01:02Z

    Skimmia japonica ‘Magic Marlot’ has been named ‘best novelty’ at Plantarium 2007.

  • Spalding - still got it
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    Spalding - still got it

    2007-08-30T16:59:01Z

    The UK’s foremost fresh produce hub is situated in the heart of the fens in Spalding and, with a network of related businesses based within a few miles of each other, the area is a major focal point for the trade. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

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    AIPH set for Brighton conference

    2007-08-30T14:01:01Z

    The International Association of Horticulture Producers’ (AIPH) annual conference is set to take place next week in Brighton, marking the association’s 60th birthday.