NPWW 2024 - Measuring the success Part 1

After last success with the location, Shirley Smith owner of Botanica Nurseries and Committee Member arranged for the plants@work team to use the space at the Theale Business Park for this year’s #plantsatworkweek installation, a market stall full of plants.

Mealybugs, thrips and spider mites are now at their peak, and it seems as if a lot of newly-imported plants are being delivered with a higher number of pests than in the past. The surge in pest populations can cause significant damage to your plants and requires immediate attention. Here’s a brief overview of these pests.

phs Greenleaf has been providing Christmas trees and decorations to businesses for over 20 years, including pre-decorated artificial and real trees, bespoke displays and festive accessories for both inside and outside a premise. 

This interview is with Shirley and James Smith of Botanica Nurseries Ltd who helped with the Vitamin Plant installation for National plants@work Week.

As part of our National plants@work Week celebrations, we interviewed all those involved. Here is our conversation with Kenneth Freeman of Purposeful Places and the Chairman of plants@work.