18 December 2019
BLOG: grower report Floramor

This report all started with a drive to Belgium, the birthplace of azalea floriculture, and home to Azalea grower FlorAmor. Christoph Stevens is my enthusiastic guide during the special visit to the Ghent region that follows.   Why is Belgium traditionally the epicentre of the azalea world? This plant originated in East Asia. In the late 18th century,

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21 November 2019
Poinsettia: Houseplant of the Month for December

The poinsettia’s cheerful colours are just what you need in the dark days before Christmas and the arrival of 2020.   Theatrical character When you first notice about the poinsettia are the beautifully coloured leaves. They’re often thought to be the flowers, but are actually bracts that form a star shape around the true flowers, which are small and yellow

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14 November 2019
BLOG: growerreport H.L. Hogervorst

Sandra and Gert-Jan Hogervorst live and work right next to the Dutch dunes. They grow potted bulb products, including hyacinths and daffodils. Gert-Jan’s father was one of the pioneers in selling potted bulb products to the auction house in Naaldwijk back in the 1970s. Read on to find out what it takes to supply the perfect bulb. Tell us about the history

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29 October 2019
Calathea: Houseplant of the Month for November

Incredible: a plant that literally shares your life and tells you when it’s time to go to sleep.   Wonder-leaves Variegated or plain. Wavy, ribbed or smooth. Oval or pointy. Beautiful symmetrical markings or a bit freehand. Even marked with an eye, if you want to be kept under observation. If you’re looking for unusual leaves, Calathea is the houseplant

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15 October 2019
BLOG: Grower report Endhoven Flowering Plants

Chris Endhoven is the son of a horticultural farmer, and wanted his own nursery from an early age. He is a grower in heart and soul, and supplies us with top-quality flowering seasonal plants. He was able to make his dream come true on a piece of land close to the auction in Westland.  What makes his green heart beat faster? We visit the family-owned company Endhoven

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