Spring starts with FLORALL

Over seventy ornamental plant and tree nursery companies will present their products at the spring edition of FLORALL on Tuesday 4 March. The focus is on the assortment for the coming spring.

Local celebration of Boomfeestdag returns this year

On Wednesday 19 March 2025, another tree planting event will take place in the municipality of Zundert, building on the local initiative that originated from the Nationale Boomfeestdag. First collectively launched last year, the event promises to be another inspiring day dedicated to raising awareness about greenery, sustainability, and biodiversity. With 150 children, engaging activities, and the planting of new trees at the Business Centre Treeport (BCT), it is set to make a lasting impact.

Theme GrootGroenPlus 2025: Heart for green

From 1 to 3 October 2025, the 35th edition of trade fair GrootGroenPlus will take place. This year’s theme, ‘Heart for Green’, highlights the central role of greenery not only in our industry but far beyond. Green is at the core of the product range, the passion of participants, visitors, guests, and employees. Everyone involved contributes with a green heart to building a sustainable future. The theme of this year’s trade fair reflects the commitment to quality, collaboration, and innovation that has made GrootGroenPlus a leading event in the industry for 35 years.

Myplant & Garden – International Green Expo 55.000 sqm dedicated to horticulture

The International Green Expo (Fiera Milano Rho, February 19-21, 2025 will be an even bigger edition, with 55,000 sqm (+5,000 sqm) spread across four halls: an impressive space covering 5.5 hectares, equivalent to eight football fields or 211 tennis courts. More than 800 exhibiting brands (22% from abroad, mainly from the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, France, and Spain, with floral companies from Ecuador and Kenya attending for the first time), dozens of partner associations, 200 buyer delegations, and over 125 accredited foreign companies from 45 strategic countries across five continents. Additionally, there will be 70 conferences and special initiatives and 150 journalists already accredited. These are the initial figures for the event, just days before it opens.

Standard tree industry Opheusden continues to research and innovate

The cultivation of standard trees in the Netherlands predominantly takes place in the Betuwe region, within the clay soils of Opheusden, located between the major rivers. Initially focused on fruit growing, the region shifted its focus to standard tree cultivation during the 20th century. Over 160 companies are members of Tree Centre Opheusden (TCO), collectively managing 1,950 hectares primarily dedicated to standard trees.

Interesting investments in Greek landscaping

In recent years, Greece has witnessed a significant surge in investments within the construction sector, particularly with a focus on tourism development. These investments are not only transforming the urban landscape but also enhancing the country’s appeal as a global tourist destination. In this article, we will explore three of the largest ongoing projects in Greece, each of which exemplifies the new wave of tourism-focused construction. Two of these projects are located in Athens, while the third is situated in Elounda, Crete.

The water board plays an important part

“As a water board, we manage the water quality and the quantity of rainwater in the region. This applies to our entire area in West Brabant, from Tilburg to Bergen op Zoom and from Moerdijk to the Belgian border, including Zundert,” says Angelien Hagenaars, a member of the executive board of Waterschap Brabantse Delta and a resident of the region herself.

Employees of the future

One of the most pressing challenges facing the tree nursery industry is the shortage of personnel. Finding skilled employees is an enormous task, both now and for the future. Are the demands placed on employees changing, both now and in the coming years? Are different expectations being placed on employers? What does the ideal employee look like, and how can companies attract them as efficiently as possible? The KwekersBode discussed these questions with two participants, each offering their own specific perspective: Ergon Kwekerij and accounting firm aaff.