Four Oaks Trade Show 2009

News and background from this year's Four Oaks Trade Show

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Bedding and pot-plant launches in pictures

Young Plants and Dummen were among the exhibitors displaying new bedding and pot-plant varieties this year.

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Nursery stock launches in pictures

The Four Oaks Trade Show was once again a showcase for nursery stock launches.

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Polytunnel technology promises cost cuts

As much as 30% of growers' energy costs could be saved by a new polythene additive pioneered by XL Horticulture.

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Retail consultant John Stanley presents new way of selling garden products

Garden retail consultant John Stanley has urged the industry to move away from "selling stuff" to "selling the story".

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Growers positive about keeping European clients as sterling gets stronger

Growers at the Four Oaks Trade Show said they were confident of maintaining new European clients, but emphasised the need...

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Award winners recognised for innovation

Nearly 150 exhibitors packed into a special awards reception and ceremony held at this year's Four Oaks Trade Show to...

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Fuchsia 'Jean Taylor' sales raise £1,362 for charities in Zambia and South Africa

Robert Sinton of Sintons Nurseries presented Arden Lea Nurseries owner Duncan Taylor with the first royalty cheque from sales of...

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Former BALI chairman John Gillan hits out at bank behaviour

Former BALI chairman and Edinburgh-based landscape contractor John Gillan has hit out at "money-grabbing" tactics of banks, whose recent behaviour...

Four Oaks Trade Show Review: Label firm Floramedia offers Genius system

Label company Floramedia introduced a high-quality, low-quantity print solution at the Four Oaks Trade Show.

Charity Pots launch at Four Oaks

Thousands of pounds could be raised for charity by an innovative scheme from a grower who wants to give money...

Osteospermum 'Voltage Yellow' from Ball Colegrave wins Four Oaks prize

An Osteospermum described by judges as having better flower quantity and a deeper yellow than others on the market picked...

Four Oaks Trade Show 2009: An overview

With a record number of exhibitors set to attend next month's Four Oaks Trade Show -- more than 440 growers...

Four Oaks Trade Show 2009: Seminar programme

A full list of seminars at 2009's Four Oaks Trade Show, which takes place at Four Oaks Nurseries in Macclesfield,...

Four Oaks Trade Show 2009: Trolley Net showcases range of stock available through its network

One of the most popular exhibits at Four Oaks is expected to be the large trolley displays. A total of...

Four Oaks Trade Show 2009: Exhibitors to offer host of equipment designed to help bolster garden centre efficiency

Garden retailers will be able to find a range of products designed to boost the efficiency of their business at...

Four Oaks Trade Show 2009: List of exhibitors

Exhibitor stand numbers at 2009's Four Oaks Trade Show, which takes place at Four Oaks Nurseries in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on...

Four Oaks show sees record exhibitor numbers

More exhibitors than ever have booked a space at the Four Oaks show on 8-9 September, with numbers now topping...

Green Flag Award Winners 2010/11

See our selection of case studies drawn from winners of not only the Green Flag Award but also the Green Pennant Award which recognises high-quality green spaces managed by voluntary and community groups, a category of increasing relevance in these changing times for parks and open spaces.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010

News, views and background on this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres

The full list of Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres based on turnover, plus news, analysis and expert advice on how retailers can maximise the success of their businesses.

CAMPAIGN: Save Our Science

The Save Our Science campaign calls on the Government to match-fund growers' HDC levy contributions as a first step towards securing a better future for horticultural research and the industry it serves.

Crime affecting horticultural businesses

News and resources relating to the rise in thefts from growers, garden centres and other horticultural firms

EU Pesticides Proposals

The European Parliament's committee for the environment, public health and food safety's proposals to replace the Plant Protection Products Directive 91/414 could have enormous consequences for everyone working in horticulture.

Surviving the Recession

The economic downturn is sending shockwaves throughout the horticulture industry. Keep track of the latest developments, with all our latest news, features and comment from industry insiders.

The Peat debate

Use of peat in gardening is under question and horticulturalists are under pressure to reduce use and sale of peat by 90% by 2010.

Effective business management

From surviving the downturn to maximising staff performance, Horticulture Week's business management specialist Leslie Kossoff has sound advice to help your company reach its potential

CABE Space Leaders Programme 2009

Views and analysis from this year's CABE Space Leaders Programme, an event designed to help green space managers meet new challenges.

Climate change

Horticulture Week tracks the debate, innovations, solutions and developments as the industry struggles to respond to the challenges of climate change.