If you’ve been following me for a long time, you will know that I am an obsessive plant hunter. Not only do I love new plants, but I love different ways of using plants we already know.
In the latest Tech On Demand podcast, brought to you by GrowerTalks, host Bill Calkins is joined by Mike Fernandez, Danziger’s market manager for North America. He’s a long-time plant guru and trusted source of knowledge to greenhouse professionals around the world. They start by discussing the current market, including supply chain issues and solid overall quality that Mike is seeing out there. Then, Mike and Bill jump right into New Guineas and the environmental nuances to consider when shooting for optimum production, focusing on time and temperature. After that, Mike takes a hard look at why the best plan…
Celebrating International Women’s Day 02/03/2022 09:03 Hitomi’s journey in floristry is fascinating. Initially drawn to working with flowers, she quickly realised that she would have to find a way to develop her own style of design. She longed to find a way to incorporate her love of art into floral design. We discovered how she managed to not only achieve that but also become an iconic figure in the world of flowers. 1. How did you first become interested / involved in flowers? My deep interest in studying Art was discouraged by my very academic-minded parents so I switched to…
Celebrating International Women’s Day 02/03/2022 11:03 Following in the footsteps of a beloved and highly respected parent is quite a challenge especially when the handover of the educational establishment that her father had created was so personal. The history and layout of the Boerma Instituut is part of the charm but Jacqueline has taken it to another level – Master level. We discover just what that entails. 1. How did you first become interested / involved in flowers? “I’ve never known anything different! My great grandfather used to have a nursery in the south of Holland. My grandparents had a…
