ON THE COVER:
Structure, colour, and foliage texture are key elements in the largely subtropical plantings at Gardenza, our feature nursery this month – see page 22

CONTENTS:
NEWS                                                                                     2
Earthquake recovery in Christchurch
– South Island Trade Day reinstated
– Black Death found on hellebores
RETAIL ROUND-UP                                                                6
Bad weather and slow economy keeps sales quiet
NURSERY ROUND-UP                                                            9
AUSTRALIA                                                                          12
Industry reports show the trade nationwide is
down between 15-20%
IPPS CONFERENCE REPORT                                             14
The IPPS held its 40th annual conference in Napier in May
NGIA FORUM                                                                       20
Strategic Plan announced – Nursery of the Year
cancelled this year.
FEATURE NURSERY -- GARDENZA                                      22
A look at this unique display garden and nursery
near Auckland
PERSONALITY PROFILE                                                      28
Meet John Phillips, the man behind Greymouth Nursery
THREE WEEKS IN ANOTHER LAND                                      32
Brett Harris reports on his recent study tour to Japan
SOUTH CHINA JOURNEY                                                      35
Part 3, Graeme Platt concludes his tour through Southern China
PLANT BASICS                                                                     40
Fiona Eadie looks at some weird and wonderful
plant research projects
NEW PRODUCTS and SERVICES                                         42