four oaks
Sustainable growth with
Garlic Barrier The renowned range of Garlic Barrier products will be shown again on stand D88 at this year’s Four Oaks. Aston Horticulture‘s products provide a method of growing crops with zero residues in a sustainable way, which reduces or even eliminates the need for chemical treatment. A number of specific products offer proven support for the ornamental grower/nursery sector. Aston Garshield helps to prevent fungal disease and insect attack, containing selenium and over 30 sulphur-based plant nutrients that will stimulate plant growth of which Allicin has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Head gardener at the National Trust Gardens at Lytes Cary Manor, Somerset, Damian Mitchell enthuses, “As part of the larger maintenance cycle, the Aston Garshield product has produced a reduction in mildew, fungal and also aphids and black fly. Within our totally organic gardening programme, we use around 10- litres during the growing season and this helps to produce a stunning rose display. Neither is there a risk to our operators or the public. I would strongly recommend this product for the garden management sector.” For the garden retail sector Aston Garlic Wonder and Garlic Wonder Fruit Tree Care are for gardeners who want to use natural products and solutions to grow their crops effectively, with zero residues. It stimulates growth and makes healthy, vigorous plants with good root systems much more resistant to attack from insect pests and fungal diseases. It can be used effectively for growing vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and on fruit trees. A blend of aqueous garlic extracts and natural ingredients provides a safe product to use in an environment where people, pets and wildlife are present. The Garlic Barrier range is used routinely on crops such as lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, herbs, ornamentals, turf grass and wheat. See Aston Horticulture on stand D88.
For more information call 0370 350 6250 or email
admin@astonhorticulture.com
‘Avant-Garde’ series L
eading mail order seed and young plant company, Thompson and Morgan offers long-established
breeding programmes, and produces and supplies seed and young plants for commercial growers. It specialises in varieties that are a little bit different but also has material suitable for mainstream commercial production. These include the Laurentia ‘Avant- Garde’ series, with the first ever F1 Laurentia, to which this year Thompson & Morgan has added Laurentia hybrida 'Avant-garde Violet'F1 which is a much darker violet colour, resistant to fading even in
strong light. The digitalis Polka Dot series is an exciting new development in hybrid digitalis, which gives earlier flowering in unique colours and sets no seed so the flowering season in the garden is much longer. Other new varieties include Lathyrus Odoratus 'Pot Perfume', a very fragrant bright pink and soft pink bicoloured with flowers larger than other Lathyrus odoratus types. Alcea Rosea 'Halo White' is the first colour in a series of single flowered bicolour Alcea and is ideal for planting in borders. For more information call 01473 695200, fax 01473 680199 or visit
www.thompson-morgan.com
Forward promotions range
W
yevale Nurseries will be launching a supplementary Forward Promotions range
at this years’ Four Oaks show. This backs up the successful publication of its 2011 promotions. New plants to be launched in the supplementary listing include Centaurea 'Silver Feathers' and Phygelius 'Fantasia', both New World Plants introductions. Other varieties include Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse', Coprosma 'Fireburst', Coprosma 'Lemon & Lime' and Coprosma 'Pacific Night'. See Wyevale on stands C57, 58, 73 & 74. For more information visit
www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk
SPRUCED UP FOR CHRISTMAS!
H S Hommers’ Four Oaks stand will focus on the 2010 Christmas Tree season. The brand has supplied Nordman Fir Christmas trees, in a wide range of heights, for many years. The trees have a deep green, soft, bushy, glossy foliage with excellent needle retention properties and will last indoors for a long period. Standard quality Nordmans are available in sizes 1.50m/2.25m. Another popular choice
is Picea Pungens Glauca (Potted Blue Spruce), which is related to the Norway Spruce and an ideal choice for an indoor or outdoor potted Christmas tree. It is available in sizes 0.80m/1.00m to 1.00m/1.25m. See H S Hommers on stand E30+59. For more information call 01902 842395, email
sales@hshommers.com or visit
www.hshommers.com
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