14 Maio 2019
BLOG: Grower report Van Woudenberg

Perennials remain popular with many garden enthusiasts. We visited garden plant nursery Van Woudenberg. Their perennials, known for their polar bear labels, are common in many garden centres. We were greeted by Liesbeth van Woudenberg and her brothers Gerbert and Rick. How did the Van Woudenberg nursery start life? Our parents had an orchard. By the time

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29 Abril 2019
Bathroom plants: Houseplant of the Month for May

Want to enjoy a lovely shower or bath in a natural setting? These bathroom plants can help you to do it.   Green start to the day Bathroom plants all like shade, high temperatures and high humidity – precisely the conditions that are found in a bathroom. And they fit perfectly with the interiors trend in which that room is more than just somewhere to

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16 Abril 2019
BLOG: Grower Report Van Son & Koot

There’s a nursery in the south of the Netherlands with which Javado works closely. It’s the European market leader in Acer palmatum, but also grows lots of other garden plants. These are growers with a vision, and an eye for novelties. Javado visited the nursery, and spoke with Puck Wirken. How did Son & Koot’s nursery come into existence? Van Son &

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25 Março 2019
Begonia: Houseplant of the Month for April

Whether you prefer opulent flowers, fabulous foliage or both, the begonia is a plant with which you can bring colour and softness into your home.   Colours and patterns The flowering begonia has full, plump flowers and cheerful colours such as red, pink, orange, white and yellow. The enthusiasm with which the plant blooms means that in practice that you

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8 Março 2019
BLOG: grower report Apartus

The Apartus nursey is located in the heart of the horticultural area of Westland in the Netherlands, a stone’s throw from Javadoplant. The company is our main supplier of Pelargonium grandiflorum, and also grows a number of other voluminous products. It’s high time to get acquainted with Don Bruinen, the grower who puts his heart and soul into his work.  

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