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Small Talk with Rachel Doyle of Arboretum Ireland

Horticulture | In this month’s Small Talk interview, Shauna Bernard talks to Rachel Doyle, executive chair of Arboretum Ireland, about her journey in horticulture, overcoming challenges, and the future of the industry

Applications now open for Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025

Horticulture | The competition is open to anyone across the UK and Ireland, who is under 30 on 31July 2025

Spring Trolley Fair 2025 marks beginning of stock trading season

Horticulture | The Spring Trolley Fair 2025, a key event for the Irish horticulture industry, attracted more than 140 visitors to explore the latest plant offerings for the new season

Teagasc invites employers to join Horticulture Apprenticeship Programme

Careers | Teagasc is calling on employers to take on apprentices in 2025, offering a unique opportunity to develop skilled professionals while benefiting from government support and fresh talent

Local gardening groups invited to showcase designs at Bord Bia Bloom 2025

Horticulture | Bord Bia is calling on community gardening groups, schools, and enthusiasts to participate in the Postcard Gardens feature at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom

Billy Alexander returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2025 

Horticulture | Acclaimed Irish gardener Billy Alexander, whose fern collections earned him gold at RHS Chelsea in 2023, is set to return to the prestigious event in May 2025

Altamont Gardens welcomes back snowdrop month this February

Known as the romantic garden in Ireland, it is often referred to as “the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown” and attracted more than 100,000 visitors in 2024

Avant Tecno Dealers announces winners of 2025 awards

The Awards followed an exciting day where dealers were given an exclusive tour of Avant Tecno UK’s brand-new headquarters

Green-tech revamps Connah’s Quay War Memorial

Green-tech supplies bespoke planters, irrigation systems, and topsoil to transform Connah’s Quay War Memorial into a sustainable reflection garden

ICL launches Trophy XL®: New turf herbicide for broad-leaved weed control

Combining proven herbicide technology with the active ingredient Arylex™, it delivers effective control of broad-leaved weeds, including stubborn species like plantain and clover
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