Horticulture
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Defra secretary Hilary Benn launches peat targets at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Horticulture Week: Latest Ornamentals Production News &bull Mar 8, 2010
The campaign is targeting amateur gardeners as they buy the majority of peat (70%) that is used in horticulture. Hilary Benn was set to announce new targets to reduce peat in compost in the amateur gardening market. Full Story »
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In Other News...
Garden Rant &bull Mar 6, 2010
Garden Design is sponsoring a Gardening for Life Week at Lake Austin Spa. This is a truly lovely place to hang out, and I'll be hanging out there. You can enter to win a free trip at Garden Design's website.… Full Story »
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John Deere Wireless Rain Gauge
sponsored listing • Shopping.comPlace reservoir outside and check the precipitation on the LCD display, Multiple push buttons for easy control, Requires 4 AA batteries not included, UL Listed, 5.75Hx3.75Wx4.5L"...Full Story »
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Productive Restructuring and 'Standardization' in Mexican Horticulture: Consequences for Labour
sciencia.org via @Sciencia &bull Mar 5, 2010In this paper we discuss how the establishment of strict quality and food safety norms for horticulture to satisfy the current consumer demands has forced enterprises to invest in modifying their productive processes. In the light of the unavoidable trend in favour of… Full Story »
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New bedding group from HTA comes in for criticism
Horticulture Week: Latest Ornamentals Production News &bull Mar 5, 2010
NFU horticulture adviser Chris Hartfield and Pinetops Nurseries owner Derf Paton have spoken out against the HTA's new bedding group, claiming there was "no case for it". Paton said: "The HTA is a very competent organisation. It has the benefit… Full Story »
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- National Garden
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Florist challenges Louisiana state licensing laws
Landscape and horticulture expert &bull Mar 4, 2010
A Business Week article reports that Monique Chauvin and two of her employees at Mitch's Flowers, have a lawsuit filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against state Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain and other members of the state Horticulture… Full Story »
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Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter
sponsored listing • Shopping.comFeatured in Time Magazine! Easy watering, easy growing, tying is unnecessary Great for porch, fire escape, balcony, or even inside a sunny window Great for beginning gardeners, senior gardeners & gardening experts alike! Makes for a great gift in time for Spring season!, Manufacturer: Windowbox...Full Story »
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The Timber Press Dictionary of Plant Names by Walter von Erhardt, Siegmund Seybold, Nils Bodeker, and Erich Gotz
Timber Press: New books &bull Mar 3, 2010
The Timber Press Dictionary of Plant Names is the only reference available in English with the current names of thousands of plants found in gardens and the wild. Based in science and valuable to botanists, horticulturists, agronomists, and foresters who… Full Story »
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Container Ideas 3
www.maisatorppa.net via @gargening_101 &bull Feb 25, 2010Visit us at byf.unl.edu! UNL Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd talks about creativity and combinations of containers. Produced by Backyard Farmer, Nebraska’s premier gardening program. Full Story »
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What are you all...
www.facebook.com via @goldmini &bull Feb 25, 2010PPNA Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association What are you all doing tonight? A group of horticulture students at the U will be presenting their greening guide at 3405 Chicago Ave. Come at 6:30pm to hear all about it and to participate… Full Story »
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How to judge "expert" advice
Garden Rant &bull Feb 25, 2010
In the previous post I linked to Dr. Linda Chalker-Scotts article about compost tea and theres a little sidebar there that deserves its own post. See, Lindas field of study is called synthetic research, meaning she assesses everyone elses research.… Full Story »
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5 Piece Black Wrought Iron Fireset with Crook Handle (Opp Unf T18070bk)
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Sharp End: the dumbing down of horticulture
www.telegraph.co.uk via @garden_news &bull Feb 25, 2010Website of the Telegraph Media Group with breaking news, sport, business, latest UK and world news. Content from the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph newspapers and video from Telegraph TV. Full Story »
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Looking for something different? Come to our Land-based Careers Evening
www.deeside.ac.uk via @deesidecollege &bull Feb 25, 2010On Wednesday 10th March from 5pm to 8pm, Deeside College will be holding its first Land-based Careers Evening. The event, which takes place at the College?s Northop Campus, Holywell Road, Northop, will showcase all land-based courses including Animal Care, Equine,… Full Story »
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Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club offers scholarships
idea4home.com via @Olivialk84 &bull Feb 25, 2010LAKE COUNTY ? The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club is offering two $1,000 scholarships this year. Full Story »
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2nd year Horticulture Apprentice in Production Nursery
nursery.blogplatinum.com via @susan_rost &bull Feb 24, 2010Laura Holland is a 2nd Year Apprentice studying Horticulture and specialising in wholesale nursery. In this video she talks about a ‘normal’ day that combines working in the nursery and studying at TAFE Full Story »
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Red Rock On Air
redrockonair.com via @green_garden &bull Feb 24, 2010?Let?s Get Growing? is the theme of the Eighth Annual Pine County Master Gardener Horticulture Day on Saturday, March 27th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City High School located south of Pine City on MN Highway… Full Story »
Homedics Wfl - Rock Envirascape Illuminated Rock Garden Relaxation Fountain
sponsored listing • Shopping.comSoothing sounds of cascading water create a peaceful environment. Special-effects lighting illuminates fountain for a dramatic effect. Variable water-flow speeds let you select the pace that meets your mood. Includes genuine polished river rocks...Full Story »
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February snow
calcuttatube.com via @calcuttatube &bull Feb 24, 2010February snow, rain to be good for fruits-State director of horticulture Gurdev Singh | CalcuttaTube Full Story »
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Garden club's flower show was one for the (story) books
idea4home.com via @Trinityun42 &bull Feb 24, 2010PLANT CITY – It was a night for fairy tales, magicians, beautiful floral designs and horticulture at the annual Plant City Garden Club Flower Show. Full Story »
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The Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek receives $2,000 Grant
www.fcgov.com via @FtCollins &bull Feb 24, 2010home > News/events > The Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek receives $2,000 Grant Full Story »
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"Getting to Know...
www.facebook.com via @hastingsatlanta &bull Feb 24, 2010Hastings Nature & Garden Center "Getting to Know You" Introducing Kate Gunderson - After receiving her M.S. in Horticulture at Univ.FL, Kate became a Certified Plant Professional with the Georgia Green Industry Association. She has extensive knowledge in organic and… Full Story »
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Animal Care and Horticulture Trainer Assessor job in East Midlands
www.cv-library.co.uk via @EducationJobUK &bull Feb 24, 2010Animal Care and Horticulture Trainer Assessor job in East Midlands, East Midlands - CV-library.co.uk Full Story »
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WesternTradeShow
www.wnla.org via @wnla &bull Feb 24, 2010The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson, director of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland in Dublin, as successor to internationally-renowned Garden President Dr. Peter H. Raven. With the Garden’s Board of Trustees, Peter… Full Story »
