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 »
Carbon footprinting for growers
Carbon footprinting for growers Tackling climate change is one of the top priorities for governments across the globe. The Welsh Government has signalled its determination to address the issue through a Climate Emergency Declaration made in April 2019. In addition,… Read more »
Water in Horticulture: a practical guide
Introduction Rainfall in Wales varies widely. The highest rainfall is in the central upland areas from the Brecon Beacons to Snowdonia (where average annual totals exceed 3000 mm). Coastal areas and North East Wales by contrast, receive less than 1000… Read more »
Invite: Wales National Heritage Orchard – The Way Forward
You are warmly invited to join us to determine the future of this important Cluster. As you are aware, the Horticulture Wales Cluster project will end next Spring. The Wales National Heritage Orchard Cluster has grown strong over the last… Read more »
Grading and packing: a practical guide
Grading is the process of sorting produce into different categories, for example size, shape, colour, freedom from pest and disease damage. Its purpose is to ensure that produce that goes on to market meets defined regulatory and retailer criteria. Understanding… Read more »
Reducing pesticide use in horticulture: a practical guide
This document is available as a downloadable PDF here: 3. Reducing pesticide use Introduction Pesticides have been widely used in agriculture and horticulture for over 75 years and some production systems have become heavily reliant on them. Overuse of pesticide… Read more »
Growing for quality: a practical guide
Download this guide as a PDF here: 1. Growing for quality Growing quality crops benefits everyone in the supply chain. Growers get better prices, losses in storage and grade outs are reduced, wholesalers and retailers can build good reputations and… Read more »
Open call – tell your businesses Covid-19 adaptation story
This is an open call to all of our members. We’d really like to understand and share how you’ve coped over the past few challenging months. We know you appreciate hearing the stories of how others have coped and it’s… Read more »
Invite: Herbs and Spices Cluster Online Launch
Please come and join us on Tuesday 9th June 2020 2-3pm via Zoom online meet-up. Join us if you grow Herbs and Spices in Wales, or have an interest in growing them. The session will include: Guest Speaker Mike Smith of… Read more »
Video case study: Loggerheads Gourmet Mushrooms
Logggerheads Gourment Mushrooms – Horticulture Wales Case Study Cymraeg: https://horticulturewales.co.uk/cy/loggerheads-gourment-mushrooms/ Our latest case study. Mike from the wonderful Loggerheads Gourmet Mushrooms talks us through how he’s grown his busniess and how he’s worked with Hortculture Wales. Wrexham Glyndŵr University Welsh… Read more »