BIGGA unveils UK golf industry’s largest-ever programme of online learning as Continue to Learn returns in January 2021 The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has unveiled its programme of education for January 2021, with members offered access to BIGGA’s world-renowned Continue to Learn 2021 via an entirely-online platform for the first time ever. …
A shout out to all BASIS members this October as there’s plenty of opportunity to collect 13 BASIS Amenity CPD points at leading industry events this month. Those attending this year’s Amenity Forum Conference and the two-day SALTEX event have the opportunity to collect a total of 13 BASIS CPD points for event attendance and …
The winners of the 39th annual Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) awards were announced at a glittering black-tie event at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales on July 4th, 2019. The pinnacle of the garden retail industry’s calendar, the event brought together manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures, to celebrate the …
Vernon Kay, star of TV and radio, hosted the 39th annual The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) Awards. Below are the listed winners: GIMA Sword of Excellence Winner: Primeur – Tierra Verde Recycled Rubber, Self Watering Planters What the judges said: “With this range based around recycled materials being used to deliver stylish, practical and commercial products, …
Following the success of previous Chemical Workshops, landscape suppliers Green-tech have announced dates for their next two chemical workshops – Training the Trainer. Each workshop features six speaker sessions (BASIS points available) which cover topical subjects including Japanese knotweed control, sprayer calibration, nozzle selection, choosing the correct chemical for the application, the future of glyphosate and …
Once again, UK suppliers Green-tech has pulled out all the stops to put on their own Christmas production for the industry’s entertainment.
Making an impression is a big deal for any business, and in the competitive world of garden design and landscaping, finding a way to stand out from the crowd is critical. Show Gardens are a fantastic way of adding gravitas to a garden design portfolio and qualifying experience, but for a first timer a Show …
Tickets! Celebrating the 180th anniversary of the charity dedicated to helping horticulturists, Perennial will hold its annual Party for Perennial on Tuesday 29 January 2019. The anniversary party will be in the wonderful surroundings of La Goccia restaurant at Petersham Nurseries in Covent Garden, London. The party will kick-start Perennial’s 180th anniversary fundraising. Tickets, costing …
The use of geometry in garden design will be explored at the SGD Autumn Conference on 17 November 2018 (at the Royal Geographical Society London SW7), and how the relationship between shapes and lines is at the heart of garden and landscape design. In a series of talks, speakers will guide delegates through their techniques …
Garden designer Andrew Wilson, Sheffield alumni Ken Thompson and award-winning landscape architect John Wyer will lead the discussion on ‘Biophilia’ at Palmstead Nurseries’ soft-landscape workshop in January 2019. Palmstead’s annual workshop traditionally puts plants and planting at the heart of its discussion, and 2019 is no different. Nick Coslett, organiser of the event says: “The …
