First of all thanks to everyone for attending ‘Celebrating Horticulture in Wales‘. It was great to be joined by so many of you. It goes without saying 2020 was a year none of us could have predicted. Like all of… Read more »
Author: Horticulture Wales
‘We just wanted to help’ – Rhydymwyn Service Station’s Covid-19 success story
Rhydymwyn Service Station, Flintshire is a heart-warming example of how a small business can simultaneously support it’s community and succeed in growing their business, even in the toughest of circumstances. Wrexham Glyndwr University’s Horticulture Wales project has been working with… Read more »
Event Invite: Celebrating Horticulture in Wales
You are invited to a free online event with Horticulture Wales! (Zoom via Eventbrite booking) Celebrating Horticulture in Wales: Success stories and what’s ahead Monday, 15th March, 2021, from 1pm – 2pm Success stories from Welsh growers and producers How… Read more »
Reducing waste at retail
Minimising waste at the retail stage is vital for sustainability and profitability. Cost is added at each stage of the supply chain, so losses at this final step are more expensive than at any other point. This guide is aimed… Read more »
Invite: Herbs, Heritage and Zero Waste – 7th December
Free Online Event: Herbs, Heritage and Zero Waste – Monday, 7th December, 2020, 10.30 am – 11.30 am Register here Speaker: Ray Bailey, The Historic Gardens in the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park. An HLF project to design and construct, authentically… Read more »
Value added processing: a practical guide
Value added processing Value addition is the transformation of a raw commodity or commodities into a processed product through the use of raw materials, labour, time and technology, all blended in a way that ensures increased economic return. Value added… Read more »
Reducing losses during harvest and storage: a practical guide
Over 2 million tonnes of fruit and vegetables are wasted between harvest and arrival at the retail outlet. Table 1 shows the most important causes of losses in some common crops GROUP EXAMPLES CAUSES OF LOSS Root vegetables Carrots Beets… Read more »
Press release: Welsh businesses celebrated on film for their work supporting local communities face the Coronavirus pandemic
Small Welsh businesses’ support for communities during the C-19 pandemic will be celebrated in film –thanks to Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s Horticulture Wales project. The project has commissioned a series of short films to celebrate the success of the businesses, and… Read more »
Invite: Growing Herbs in Wales – the Challenges & Rewards
Join us on Monday, 12th October, 2020 – 2pm – 3 pm on Zoom via Eventbrite (link to event will be emailed to you direct). Register here. Speakers: Martyn Hurst, Cowbridge Physic Garden (Open Garden) Charles Warner, Herb Grower –… Read more »