Three horticulture students from South East Technological University (SETU) have been announced as the recipients of the 2026 Una McDermott Travel Bursary, a prestigious award that supports students in gaining international horticultural experience. The bursary honours the legacy of Una McDermott, a passionate horticulturist and former lecturer on the BSc in horticulture at SETU, and enables students to travel abroad and develop their horticultural knowledge [...]
The horticulture industry is growing and changing faster than ever – and your perspective matters. We’re inviting you to take part in this year’s Industry Sentiment Survey, proudly sponsored by Klassman-Deilmann. This quick survey is your chance to share insights, highlight challenges, and influence the direction of our sector. Your feedback will help uncover new trends, guide future initiatives, and give a voice to professionals [...]
The production of forestry planting stock has evolved rapidly in recent years, with containerised systems such as trays, paper pots and Growcoon becoming standard across modern nurseries. These systems offer greater control, improved space efficiency and more uniform crops, but they also place far greater demands on the growing media. No longer just a rooting substrate, growing media is now a highly engineered component that [...]
2026 marks the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026) proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. IVY 2026 invites us to celebrate and recognise the incredible contributions of volunteers everywhere. It’s a moment to raise awareness, spark conversations, and inspire even more people to get involved. Volunteerism is a cornerstone of sustainable development and humanitarian action. Volunteers strengthen societies in times of [...]
On a half-acre of land at Technological University Dublin’s Blanchardstown campus, students, local residents, schools and community groups come together to learn practical sustainability skills, connect with nature and build a stronger community. GLAS @ TU Dublin community garden delivered by GAP Ireland in partnership with Fingal County Council and TU Dublin has become a welcoming hub for environmental learning, wellbeing and social inclusion in [...]
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