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Garden Center or Lifestyle Center? |
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Europe’s destination garden centers offer complete lifestyle solutions
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To say that the rules of retailing have become blurred would be an understatement. Not too many years ago, hardware stores sold nails, hammers, ladders and small tools. A pharmacy was a store where you could buy shampoo and other personal care needs while waiting for your prescription to be filled. Department and discount stores offered a wide range of inventory, but the merchandise offerings were stable and standard. Today, you can expect to find food in pharmacies and furniture in food stores as retailers look to meet the eclectic lifestyle needs of today’s consumers.
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UV light offers possibilities against powdery mildew |
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Of Interest to Growers
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The latest experiments with UV light indicate that fewer fungicide applications are required when applied in the correct manner. DLV (research group) tested the potential of UV light treatments on several nursery crops and perennials.
During the past growing season, DLV Plant conducted follow-up research in the potential of sustainable control of fungi with the help of UV light treatments. The research was financed by the Product Board for Horticulture (formally known as ‘Productschap Tuinbouw’). The crops tested at the trial location in Boskoop were Prunus, Rosa, Quercus, Acer and Sempervivum.
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Green & Easy |
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‘Green & Easy’; This theme is consistent with recent research findings presented in ‘Tuinbeleving 2011’ (a report on consumer gardening trends) showing that consumers see their gardens as a place for rest and relaxation and a way to be in touch with the natural environment. |
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Flowering Grasses |
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Seasonal highlights More than at any other time, the garden is a refuge now. As a place to escape from sweaty cars and offices it can’t be bettered and in these recessionary times, leisure destinations that are as economical or rewarding are very hard to find.This is the time when an old garden, one that you’ve grown with over the years, can be at its most delightful. |
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Green pays |
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From over the water, the Dutch Nursery stock industry is coming out of its corner in response to budget cuts. As you’ve already read, the Green City Guidelines document and project has considerable official backing.
In addition to this, however, there is another exciting campaign under way right now with the headline Groen Loont or ‘Green Pays’.
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