3 September 2019
BLOG: GROWER REPORT SALM BOSKOOP

SALM BOSKOOP 2,000 km of ditches and elongated 15-m wide islands had already been created in Boskoop as early as the Middle Ages. Thanks to the rich peaty soil, these fields were ideal for growing fruit and trees. I’m driving to my appointment on a sunny day, and enjoying all the water, hundreds of bridges and characteristic islands, with tree nurseries all around

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2 September 2019
Large-leaved Ficus: Houseplant of the Month for September

Start the indoor season with a statement plant like large-leaved Ficus, also known as ‘the Bold and the Beautiful’ in the world of plants. Sometimes size does matter You’re probably already familiar with Ficus as a strong indoor tree with hundreds of little leaves. Well that plant also comes with XXL leaves on species that can effortlessly reach your ceiling.

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20 August 2019
BLOG: GROWER REPORT STOFBERGEN PLANTCOMPANY

We often talk about the story behind a plant. In this case, there’s also an unusual story behind the nursery that we visit. Read about what made Ed Stofbergen, from Stofbergen Plantcompany, the champion of the bromeliad product group.  How did Stofbergen Plantcompany come into existence? The family has been breeding plants professionally for many generations.

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25 July 2019
Carnivorous plants: Houseplants of the Month for August

Trend: green carnivores on your windowsill. Carnivorous plants are green, bizarre and entirely danger-free – unless you’re a spider or insect. Dangerous temptation They look like they’ve just emerge from Jurassic Park, and they can fend for themselves very well. Carnivorous plants also offer exciting colours and freakish shapes and are useful

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17 July 2019
BLOG: GROWER REPORT PLANTANIOUS

Twin brothers Freek and Joost Jansen both think green and act green. They have managed to set up a CO2-neutral cultivation system in their modern plant nursery, where the motto is ‘Surprisingly green’. We decided it was time to find out more about the ambitions of these young entrepreneurs, and arranged to meet Joost. Can you tell us about the history of

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