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Green walls impose even higher demands on growing media performance

Potting mixes not just for pots

07/04/2022 John Fitzsimmons 679 Views 0 Comments

By John Fitzsimmons

By now, most of us are familiar with the key performance criteria of potting mixes but it doesn’t hurt to refresh our knowledge periodically, particularly with the growth in specialist lines available to industry and for resale. It’s also worthwhile to consider the expanding list of applications; potting mixes are not necessarily just for pots any more.… Continue reading

Eggs are laid on new leaves (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

Inside the chrysalis

05/04/2022 Denis Crawford 770 Views 0 Comments

By Denis Crawford

For insects which go through a lifecycle of complete metamorphosis, the pupal stage is a critical one. But sometimes the pupal process is not smooth sailing.

Only insects which pass through a lifecycle of complete metamorphosis (holometabolous) have a pupal stage.… Continue reading