After February confused us with spring-like weather and soaring temperatures, March was literally blown in by Storm Freya with wind and rain. So we need something to cheer us up for this month which officially rings the start of spring and summer time as the clocks spring forward at the end of the month.

Pelargonium for Europe announces 2019 UK PR Campaign. The campaign will highlight the geranium’s long and colourful flowering season, as well as its suitability to transform urban spaces such as balconies and terraces, creating an instant holiday vibe.

With Valentine's Day behind us, we are excited to share our latest content piece in the UK on Thejoyofplants.co.uk channels. Last November special guest Jane Perrone joined us on a field trip where we visited the Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair, and also spent a full day visiting a few nurseries in the Aalsmeer area.

This year our Awards ceremony will take place after the seminar sessions at Futurescape on 12 March. The ceremony will start at 5.00 pm and is again generously sponsored by Koberg bv. So members whether you have entered our awards or not, come and support our industry over light refreshments. There will be time for you to network or catch up with old friends and colleagues.

Nobody can have missed the fact that today is Valentine's Day from the amount of adverts for 'dine in for two' meals from supermarkets to deals on red roses. The day is named after St Valentine but the link to lovers is a little tenuous; you can read the history here. However we love traditions and see no reason to ditch this one.