Growtrade.ie Newsletter - June 18, 2026

Small Talk with head gardener at Ballintubbert Gardens and House – Jenifer Taggart

Horticulture | "Ireland has an incredible capacity for growing a diverse range of plants" - Jenifer Taggart talks about her hopes for the future of Irish horticulture

Industry Sentiment Survey reveals main concerns

Horticulture | An in-depth analysis of GrowTrade.ie’s annual Industry Sentiment Survey reveals careers and career development as the industry's leading concern

Grow with Goulding garden care

Retail | Grow with Goulding has a wide variety of products in its range, including liquid and granular feeds, lawn care and seed blends specially formulated for Irish gardens

The right plant, right now – why early summer is the season to think big

Retail | Founded by award-winning garden designer Dermot Kerins - The Plant Collector is Ireland’s first and only specialist plant centre

Have your say and cast your vote for GLAS Supplier of the Year

Held in association with Growtrade.ie, the Supplier of the Year award-winner at GLAS 2026 will be chosen by members of the industry

Bord Bia’s 20th Bloom festival delivers major boost for business

Phoenix Park attracted over 90,000 visitors over the June Bank Holiday weekend, with Bord Bia Bloom once again showcasing the very best of Irish food, horticulture and sustainable living

Ireland facing EU court case over alleged lack of peat-cutting enforcement

The European Commission said the decision was taken because there was “significant” peat-cutting going on without any planning permission or environmental impact assessment