Commercial Horticulture April 2006
Latest News and Features

NEWS UPDATE
Ellerslie Flower Show offers grants – new owners for D&D – the latest on the plant pests controversy

PERSONALITY PROFILE – JOHN PETTIT
The King of Palms tell his story

AUTUMN AUCKLAND TRADE DAY
Full report and pictures from a very successful event run by Commercial Horticulture at the Auckland Showgrounds

AUTUMN PLANTING – IS THE MESSAGE GETTING THROUGH
A look at grower efforts to promote Autumn as the time for planting

DON’T BLAME IT ON THE WEATHER
In many parts of the world garden retailer sales are down – but don’t blame the weather says John Stanley

NGIA FORUM
Waterworks seminars report, NZ Gardener to sponsor NGIA marketing awards, NGIA-organised dinner after Trade Day a success, staff changes at NGIA office.

WHY YOU SHOULD PLANT ACRE GRISEUM
Geoff Canham shares his thoughts on his favourite tree

SUPPLIER PROFILE – THE SCOTTS COMPANY
A true multi-national, this company still likes to operate with the personal touch

FEATURE PLANT – CORDYLINES
We conclude our coverage of this NZ icon with comments by retailers, landscapers and councils

STONE IN THE MODERN LANDSCAPE, PART 4
Graeme Platt concludes his series on the art of the stonemason

LICHENS AND LIVERWORTS, PART 2
Fiona Eadie continues her series on the basics of plant growth

NEW PLANTS SEEN AT TRADE DAY
Kerry Johnstone reports on some newies that caught his eye.

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