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We have to thank Ian, Marie and Corina, for agreeing to organize and host the BOA visit. The group was truly blown away by the scale and quality of the stock. It was evident to everyone just how much passion, investment, and commitment they have put into pack bedding. Ambroses is a family-run, specialist bedding…
British Ornamentals Association Conference 2025
‘New Horizons for Horticulture’ The 2025 BOA Technical Conference is due to take place on 5th February 2025 at the National Farmers Union NFU Conference Centre, Stoneleigh with a pre-conference dinner taking place on 4th February 2025 at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa. As in previous years, this conference will provide a platform for…
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The third Open Day of the Poinsettia Growers Group in the UK will be taking place on Thursday 21st November 2024 at Bridge Farm Group, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6RN. Its aim is to provide a focal point whereby growers and the allied trades can meet to view and discuss relevant aspects of poinsettia production and wider…
Interment of Harry Kitchener
Another chapter closed on the 4th of April 2024 the interment of Harry Kitchener’s ashes was held at the Arbory Trust green burial site, Barton Camb. The attached notes provided by Vanessa, the officiant at the side of the grave are beautifully thoughtful, with the poem on page 4 – Woodland Burial by Pam Ayres…
Tribute to Harry Kitchener – September 1940 to January 2024
After college Harry was employed by the then NAAS as a trainee Horticultural adviser, NAAS then morphed into ADAS and Harry moved into the new advisory service. As with all advisers, there were a series of moves to different offices and Harry was seconded to the Channel Island Advisory service- this was a common arrangement…
British Ornamentals Association Conference 2024 – Exploring Opportunities for the Future of Horticulture
SAVE THE DATE! The British Ornamentals Association Conference is back for 2024! Taking place on Wednesday 31st January at the NFU Conference Centre, Stoneleigh with a pre-conference dinner at the nearby Woodland Grange Hotel on Tuesday 30th January. See the speaker line up as below. BOA Members receive a reduced ticket price. Please contact info@britishornamentals.org…
North West Group Oct 17th visit to Happy plants
Happy PlantsA fresh approach to annual plantsFavoured grower of garden centres nationwide.Based on the North West Coast, owned and operated by the Porter Family, since 1985. Through our friendly branding, easy to understand care information and product range designed to perform even in novice hands, our team are on a mission to help nurture, enthuse…
BOA Poinsettia Conference 2023
SAVE THE DATE – BOA Poinsettia Conference 2023 Taking place on Thursday 23rd November 2023 at Bridge Farm Group, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6RN. This is the second Open Day of the Poinsettia Growers Group in the UK. Its aim is to provide a focal point whereby growers and the allied trades can meet to view…