60th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition
San Francisco Orchid Exposition is just around the corner and Garry is getting ready to head off in February. Besgrow will be there with our distributors Green House Specialists.
You can visit the shows website to find out more information
http://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/poe.html
Japan Grand Prix Orchid Festival
Clive and Alicia will be heading to Tokyo to attend the Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival in February. It has been many years since we have attended this show and we are really looking forward to it. You can visit their website to find out more information about the show
http://www.jgpweb.com
Water restrictions in Christchurch
During the 4 September, 22 February and 13 June earthquakes Christchurch’s water systems were badly damaged. This has meant water restrictions are now in place over the summer months for the first time since 1998.
To help keep your plants healthy Besgrow has some products that will help to retain moisture in the soil and suppresses weed growth.
Coir Mulch - produced by cutting the whole husk of the coconut into cubes. Besgrow Coir Mulch is brightly coloured finishing off your landscaped area with intensity.
Coir Weedmat - produced from the long fibres of the coconut husk bound with biodegradable natural latex to form a dense but light mat. Besgrow Weed Mat is a natural, light brown colour that can be left exposed or covered with decorative bark or mulch.
Hydromats - 100% organic sheets of compressed Spagmoss petals for use at the root zone of trees. When placed in plant holes and hydrated, Hydromats act as a natural water reservoir for roots, giving your trees and shrubs the best start in life.
Barkdeco - produced from 100% pure un-aged New Zealand Pinus radiata bark; it is hard in structure and will not break down quickly. The natural red-brown colour creates an aesthetically pleasing and versatile covering both indoors and outdoors.
Kiwi hospitality for Tropicoir
Janindha the General Manager of Tropicoir and his good friend Manoj visited Besgrow while they were over for the Rugby World Cup. Garry took them to visit some local tomato and cucumber growers using Besgrow Coir gropacs. They were also shown around Christchurch with a visit to Akaroa and Lyttelton port.
Life under the water
While in Taiwan attending the Taiwan International Orchid Show Clive and Alicia were invited to attend a function in Taipei hosted by Royal Base Corporation. Royal Base had invited Preston Bailey to design an installation for the Taipei International Flower Expo.
Preston Bailey is one of the top event designers in the party industry with 30 years of experience. He has the ability to completely transform ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ fantasies into awe-inspiring reality; Preston has attracted A-list clientele such as Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones among others.
The display at the Floral Expo was amazing to say the least, the flower design and lighting effects provided a magnificent outcome. Preston used white and purple Royal Base Phalaenopsis cut flowers to create the display themed “Life under the water”.
If you wish to know more about Preston Bailey and his work please visit
www.prestonbailey.com
Japan Tsunami
Barely 2 weeks after the Christchurch earthquake a magnitude 9 quake hit off Japans north east coast on triggering a tsunami that destroyed everything in its path.
From reports to date all our customers and friends in Japan are safe and well however we want to offer our condolences to those in Japan who have lost friends, colleagues and loved ones, our thoughts and hopes are with you.
Besgrow have donated JPY 100,000 to the Japan Red cross to help our friends and customers over there.