19 January 2023
Leucothoe – Must have of the season

Leucothoe is a shrub that gives color to the garden all year round. But did you know that it belongs to the ericaceae (heather) family? You can clearly see it in the flowers. In Dutch it is called Druifheide (Grape heather). The bunches of flowers are reminiscent of bunches of miniature grapes. In English it’s known as Doghobble. The plant flowers in May-June.

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1 December 2022
Ilex aquifolium

You may well suddenly come across it nestling between the bare trees during winter walks; holly, with its characteristic, glossy green leaves, and red berries. Ilex aquifolium, as it’s called in Latin, is a special plant native to Europe, about which there is much to tell.   Myth, magic and Christmas carol Holly is the source of much superstition, myth,

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21 November 2022
Kwekerreportage: Roma Nova

The bulb-in-pot brand ‘Roma nova’ enjoys a permanent presence in our webshop every bulb season. Don’t miss out on the basic lines, in their apple-green cultivation pots. The arrangements themselves are minor works of art. In this article, we introduce Erik and Brenda Willemse. How did this couple manage to place such a strong brand on the market?

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20 October 2022
New peat-free houseplant concept exclusively for Javado customers

New peat-free houseplant concept is exactly what the consumer is looking for Do you recognize this? People are looking for a houseplant, but are afraid to buy the larger one they really like. They are unsure whether the plant will survive with them. You will convince them and all other plant lovers with the range of “Beautanic Lifestyle”. They are as easy to maintain

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1 September 2022
Grower report: Stolk-Flora

Phalaenopsis grower Jan Stolk feels very deeply that we have to take good care of each other and the planet we share. Many years ago, he put up a banner in his company that read, “Respect for the earth. Respect for people.” What once began with a banner eventually led to ‘Your Natural Orchid’. I wanted to know the background to this wonderful brand,

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