An afternoon visit to the Westland compost factory at Ellesmere Port for our Grower members on 22nd November 2022 at 2PM. Please note places are limited and are available on a first come first served basis. This event is only…
Join us for a group open day hosted by Ball Colgraves Tuesday, October 4th. BOA Autumn crops group Meeting 4th October Ball Colegrave Milton Road Banbury OX17 3EY Tue, 4 October 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 BST A meeting to develop…
8th June 2022. 119 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6AD. 26th July 2022. Westgate Farm, Guide Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6XS. Based on various materials or blends of materials including coir, wood fibre and bark, peat-reduced and peat-free products are…
Thursday 28th April, 2-3pm This hour-long webinar forms part of the AHDB-funded Bedding and Pot Plant Centre project output and is facilitated and hosted by the BOA. This webinar will focus on the control of three key pests (aphids, thrips…
North west group 22nd February 2022 We are pleased to share with you the details for the upcoming North West group meeting, taking place at Myserscough college on the 22nd March, 4pm. Itinerary A tour of the facilities and discussion…
North west group 22nd February 2022 10 am start 12.30 finish It will be at Arden Lea Nurseries, Site 2, 119 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6AD Tea and coffee on arrival Small buffet lunch will be provided Maximum of…
BOA and NFU North west group7pm 7.10 introduction 7.15 Stephen Jackson “NFUEnergy is one of the UK’s leading energy consultancies. We provide advice and practical support to businesses,with a special focus on agriculture and horticulture. We work with government departments, industry organisations,utility companies and manufacturers. With COP26 signed off the focus…
Hills plants Workshop Based on various materials or blends of materials including coir, wood fibre and bark, peat-reduced and peat-free products are now available from all the major growing media manufacturers. Trials have shown most of these products can perform…
Back again after a break due to the pandemic and we are pleased to be involved again showing the best of Home Grown plants and some new cut flower introductions. Today, we have won the silver gilt medal for our…
Join Peter Seabrook in the Floral Fantasia garden at RHS Hyde Hall in Essex for a guided tour of the 270 commercial varieties of pansies and violas that are flowering now. This trial is a continuation of the commercial planting…