A 10,000 m² exhibition floor will be constructed in just over a week

Every autumn, an open field in Rijsbergen (municipality of Zundert) is transformed into a fully-fledged exhibition venue. For the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, tent specialist Neptunus will build a complex of around 10,000 square metres in just eight working days: three large pavilions for exhibitors, a central restaurant, an entrance and studio pavilion, and a network of connecting corridors to move from hall to hall. Project manager Pim van Vugt is overseeing the entire process, from the initial design to the final delivery.

Treeport BCT Partners BV joins GGP.news

With BCT Partners we welcome a versatile and leading player as a new partner of GGP.news. Business Centre Treeport, located on the border of Zundert (NL) and Hoogstraten (BE), has quickly developed into an important hub for the tree nursery sector.

GrootGroenPlus 2025 confirms international position of nursery stock sector

The autumn edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, which will take place from 1 to 3 October 2025, once again emphasises the international significance of the nursery stock sector. In collaboration with trade journal publisher NWST, an extensive trade fair catalogue has been published especially for the occasion. It focuses on the full breadth of tree cultivation in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and other European countries.

Trade fair Green Italy opts for innovation

More is needed than just flower beds and attractive borders. Ideas are needed. Today, more than ever, urban green spaces are no longer merely decorative, but a design vision that can transform cities: trees that provide shade, resilient species that can withstand extreme temperatures, plants that improve air quality and make spaces liveable, even in the hottest summers.

Maarten van Overbeek Nursery joins GGP.news as new partner

Trees make the world more beautiful and healthier. With this belief at heart, Maarten van Overbeek founded his nursery in Oirschot in 2004 together with his wife Laura. Today, the company covers 65 hectares of loamy sandy soil and employs a dedicated team of twelve. Its wide range of shrubs and trees is cultivated with care, respect for soil and nature, and a focus on consistent quality.

Growers' Pride: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Sofia’

The cherry laurel is well known as a strong, evergreen hedge plant. With the introduction of Prunus laurocerasus ‘Sofia’, this species now has an elegant and modern newcomer. With its narrow, glossy green leaves and compact growth habit, ‘Sofia’ is highly versatile – performing equally well in formal groundcover plantings and in stylish ball shapes.

Dutch nurseries stand out at Green is Life in Warsaw

At the international trade fair Green is Life in Warsaw, Dutch nurseries were once again well represented. Among them were Marc Lodders ( NL Plants ) and Sebastiaan Hoogenraad ( Hoogenraad Handelskwekerijen ), who shared a booth and showcased their range to a diverse international audience.

Pines, still the best

The stone pine (Pinus pinea) is a classic example of how a tree can become an essential part of local landscapes. In central and southern Italy, especially in coastal areas, pine trees are used both in forests (known as ‘pinete’) and in urban landscaping. Many of its features, as the umbrella-shaped crown, the white bark, delicious fruits (used in many recipes, especially desserts), and the resistance to salt spray, make it an ideal plant for seaside environments.