 Latest Plant Variety ListingsWe have a bonanza of new varieties to offer this year - A whopping 140 new items for the catalogue! We continue to set trends with some completely new and exclusive varieties, whilst bringing back a few beauties which we believe will return to fashion. Click here to request a copy of our 2008 catalogue.
I recall mentioning last year how the modern grower needs to be able to "think on their feet" and react quickly in these changing times and unpredictable season. This has never been truer than for this season. Who could have predicted the mild winter and the bumper Spring that the industry enjoyed? Again in May, who could have foreseen the poor weather and downturn in retail sales for Summer. |
We are able to help cater for these changing times and the vagaries of our the weather with our extensive range, flexible lead times, adaptable approach and surplus availability. |
 One of the Largest Woodchip Burners in the CountryIt has been another action packed season for Kernock Park Plants. We have been installing one of the largest woodchip burners in the country on our nursery. The burner was opened officially by Sir Richard Carew Pole in March 2007.
Although gas and oil prices have decreased in recent months, we have to be aware that fossil fuels will not be around forever. Biomass is a renewable and carbon neutral source of energy, often using waste wood which will power the whole of our nursery for most of the year. |
 Wollemi PineThe Wollemi Pine project has been keeping us busy over the past 12 months. For those that don't know, this is the tree that was first discovered in the Blue Mountains of Australia in 1994, previously thought extinct. We are growing and distributing the trees in the UK. The first trees went out the door in September 2006, but since then we have been appointing retail partners leading up to the main launch in May 2007.
This coincided with our exhibition at Chelsea Flower Show. The conservation perspective is prominent with this project. |
 Cheque presented to Kew Gardens at Chelsea Flower ShowAlready we have raised over thirty thousand pounds for conservation of rare and endangered plant species around the world.
It is perhaps a little ironic that one of the oldest plant species alive in the world today won 'Best New Plant Variety' in the Horticultural Week Awards 2006! Click here for further information. |
 Another big year for InstaPlant
It was another big year for InstaPlant® - the carpet bedding design and production system. This year, the prominent celebration was the Centenary of the Scouts.
We produced nearly one hundred Scouts carpet beds alone. I am sure next year we will be producing at least a few Euro 2008 football displays. Let's hope England qualify!
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 Trade ShowsWe will be repeating our normal trade show format for 2007-08, exhibiting at:
- Four Oaks, SALTEX and GLEE in September
- S.W.R.G Exhibition in October
- Southern Growers in November
- GAN in February
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. |
Don't forget to catch up with our Latest News and Current Surplus List (Availability) and on behalf of everyone at Kernock Park Plants, I wish you all the very best for the coming season.
Bruce Harnett
Managing Director
Kernock Park Plants
Pillaton, Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 6RY
Phone: +44 (0)1579 350561
Fax: +44 (0)1579 351151
Email: sales@kernock.co.uk |
