Horticulture

  1. 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 »

  2. 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 »

  3. John Deere Wireless Rain Gauge

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    Place 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 »

  4. Productive Restructuring and 'Standardization' in Mexican Horticulture: Consequences for Labour

    sciencia.org via @Sciencia  &bull Mar 5, 2010

    In 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 »

  5. 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 »

  6. 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 »

  7. Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter

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    Featured 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 »


  8. 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 »

  9. Container Ideas 3

    www.maisatorppa.net via @gargening_101  &bull Feb 25, 2010

    Visit 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 »

  10. What are you all...

    www.facebook.com via @goldmini  &bull Feb 25, 2010

    PPNA 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 »

  11. 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 »

  12. 5 Piece Black Wrought Iron Fireset with Crook Handle (Opp Unf T18070bk)

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  13. Sharp End: the dumbing down of horticulture

    www.telegraph.co.uk via @garden_news  &bull Feb 25, 2010

    Website 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 »


  14. Looking for something different? Come to our Land-based Careers Evening

    www.deeside.ac.uk via @deesidecollege  &bull Feb 25, 2010

    On 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 »

  15. Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club offers scholarships

    idea4home.com via @Olivialk84  &bull Feb 25, 2010

    LAKE COUNTY ? The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club is offering two $1,000 scholarships this year. Full Story »


  16. 2nd year Horticulture Apprentice in Production Nursery

    nursery.blogplatinum.com via @susan_rost  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    Laura 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 »


  17. 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 »

  18. Homedics Wfl - Rock Envirascape Illuminated Rock Garden Relaxation Fountain

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    Soothing 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 »

  19. February snow

    calcuttatube.com via @calcuttatube  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    February snow, rain to be good for fruits-State director of horticulture Gurdev Singh | CalcuttaTube Full Story »

  20. Garden club's flower show was one for the (story) books

    idea4home.com via @Trinityun42  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    PLANT 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 »

  21. The Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek receives $2,000 Grant

    www.fcgov.com via @FtCollins  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    home > News/events > The Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek receives $2,000 Grant Full Story »

  22. "Getting to Know...

    www.facebook.com via @hastingsatlanta  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    Hastings 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 »

  23. Animal Care and Horticulture Trainer Assessor job in East Midlands

    www.cv-library.co.uk via @EducationJobUK  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    Animal Care and Horticulture Trainer Assessor job in East Midlands, East Midlands - CV-library.co.uk Full Story »

  24. WesternTradeShow

    www.wnla.org via @wnla  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    The 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 »



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  1. aard

    Yesterday

    @duncan interested to hear the result of your testing, also to hear that ghandi called your bananaphone to talk about Horticulture.

  2. Glenn52

    Mar 9, 2010

    Horticulture: Going back to the roots of gardening http://bit.ly/bNGa8j

  3. TerraFirmaTools

    Mar 8, 2010

    Garden centre plant sales down 30% in 2010 due to poor weather, see article on Horticulture Week http://goo.gl/IHMN

  4. brownthumbgirl

    Mar 8, 2010

    Horticulture News http://bit.ly/9WGGwu

  5. cvpperez

    Mar 8, 2010

    WANTED:Agriculture graduate major in Horticulture willing to work in Sn Jose del Monte,Bulacan.Send ur resume to christianvicperez@yahoo.com

  6. Dg01844

    Mar 8, 2010

    @yogabydonation not really--- been swimming in Horticulture books as we prep our garden. You?

  7. alexjokela

    Mar 6, 2010

    @followfarmer not quite a farmer, but am interested in ag and Horticulture none-the-less

  8. brownthumbgirl

    Mar 6, 2010

    Karnataka Govt allocates Rs 2094 crore for agriculture & Horticulture http://bit.ly/dvx6zf

  9. kissmyaster

    Mar 6, 2010

    http://bit.ly/9elIlT Horticulture - What Not To Not Wear

  10. GreenstreakPete

    Mar 5, 2010

    Learn organic gardening online | Cornell Horticulture http://bit.ly/c2tBfW

  11. lewisginter

    Mar 5, 2010

    Wetsuits and waders: Horticulture and operations staff are helping install the "Gravity" sculpture in the West... http://bit.ly/apnICq

  12. MWM4444

    Mar 5, 2010

    Remember, @word_czar, as Dorothy Parker said, you can lead a Horticulture, but you can't make her think.

  13. ashtexas

    Mar 5, 2010

    "You can lead a Horticulture but you can't make her think." - Dorothy Parker #kwote

  14. GrassSmarts

    Mar 5, 2010

    The April issue of Horticulture features 'Ogon' sweetflag in a container. on p. 24-25 and lists grasses as deer deterrents. on p. 30. Nice.

  15. brownthumbgirl

    Mar 5, 2010

    Horticulture plastic recycling in full swing http://bit.ly/anfT72

  16. CarinaBianca

    Mar 5, 2010

    Learning about "hoe culture," rather, Horticulture

  17. reliancehome

    Mar 5, 2010

    Learn organic gardening online | Cornell Horticulture http://bit.ly/cvp7Vc

  18. _writersblock_

    Mar 5, 2010

    @1Chellebelle no, landscaping is designing a yard. I think Horticulture is with animals AND plants...

  19. Sciencia

    Mar 5, 2010

    Productive Restructuring and 'Standardization' in Mexican Horticulture: Consequences for Labour http://kele.es/beQL

  20. e_agriculture

    Mar 5, 2010

    Horticulture helps Palestinian women feed families http://ow.ly/1eHfH #UNFAO Project