During an official ceremony at IPM Essen in Germany, the winner of the Green Cities Europe Award 2025 was announced. Organised by the European Nurserystock Association and the Green Cities Europe campaign, the annual award celebrates outstanding European projects that demonstrate how greenery can enhance climate resilience, biodiversity and quality of life in urban environments. This year’s competition brought together eight national projects, each reflecting [...]
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department has announced 33 locations for its upcoming series of one-to-one forestry clinics, offering attendees an excellent opportunity to take an independent look at how forestry can add to farm income, sustainability, tax, and labour efficiency. The nationwide series of clinics will provide decision support for anyone who is considering forestry and for existing forest owners with questions about their forests. [...]
From 27 to 30 January, almost 40,000 trade visitors attended the 42nd world-leading horticulture trade fair – IPM Essen. With 1,476 exhibiting companies, IPM Essen 2026 recorded three per cent more exhibitors than the previous year. The industry perceived this as a clear sign of confidence and relevance. The return of individual companies also underlined the fair’s attractiveness as an international business platform. “Once again, [...]
As gardening enthusiasts look toward the year ahead, we are delighted to share the top gardening trends for 2026. New garden innovations This year brought a fresh crop of gardening innovations that stand out for their originality and smart design. New plants and products are not only eye-catching, but also reflect a growing focus on sustainability and versatility; both indoors and out. 2. [...]
In association with ICL At Growtrade, we’re running an interview series titled ‘Small Talk’, where we talk to various influential members of Ireland’s horticulture trade. This week’s conversation is with a full-time lecturer in horticulture at Technological University Dublin – Rachel Freeman. How did you first get involved in the horticulture sector? I have always had a great love of nature and spent the majority [...]
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