Conference 2022
Spring conference 2022 3rd February We have taken the decision to make this year’s BOA Spring conference online only. We feel the risk of spreading COVID is too great at this time and we need to act responsibly to ensure…
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Tracker update
With many poinsettia crops at or near pinching, now is the time to set up graphical tracking. Graphical tracking allows growers to monitor growth against pre-set growth curves and adjust growing regimes to suit to ensure crops meet target specifications…
New additions for the committee
BOA is delighted to announce that, following a management committee meeting,Derek Jarman has been co-opted as a member of the committee and will become chairmandesignate. His position will be confirmed at the AGM in January next. Derek Jarman Chairman elect…
Growing with ‘peat alternatives’
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…
Great Yorkshire show 2021
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…
Funded R&D for Ornamental Horticulture
Funded R&D for Ornamental Horticulture Agreed Statement approved 21st June 2021 “Following recent meetings with representatives of the GBLG, BOA management committee resolved this week to confirm its support for the group in its discussions with DEFRA regarding new proposals…
Hyde hall Pansy trial 2021
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…
R&D levy-funded research survey November 2020
Members’ responses to the importance of current items of service provision Added priorities for research suggested by respondents. R&D levy survey of attitudes to areas needing funding Seek to determine the best recyclable tray to enable best practise and standardisation of sales…
Hyde Hall Floral Fantasia Rudbeckia
Floral Fantasia The new display area at the RHS Hyde Hall garden in Essex has been a popular visit destination in these post-lockdown days.One of the attractions has been the colourful display of ‘Floral Fantasia’ which is incorporating the work…
Managing pests naturally
Lovania and IPM In its large scale production of ornamental plants, Lovania Nurseries uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM), managing pests naturally, which is a bio-friendly approach to growing that focuses on managing insects, weeds and disease through a combination of…