Introduction to cut flower production

I would like to invite you to the third workshop of the short course entitled “Introduction to cut flower production” organised by CAFRE Greenmount Campus.

This workshop is entitled “An evening with Billy Plunkett”, of Plunketts Nurseries in Newtownards which has grown and marketed cut flowers for over 40 years. During the workshop I will be interviewing Billy taking you through his career in growing flowers. Billy will explain how his nursery got started and how it has developed through the years and now has approximately one acre of glasshouse and tunnel area producing around £100,000 turnover of cut flowers to their customers almost year round.  The range of flowers grown currently includes Tulips, Daffodils, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Scented Stocks and Alstroemeria. Billy will talk to you about how he grows and markets these flowers and will give you advice from his own experiences.  We will be showing you a range of photos of Billy’s flower crops and growing facilities during the workshop to enhance your understanding of growing cut flowers.

If you would like to sign up for the “Introduction to Cut Flower Production Course” and would also like to attend the third workshop on Thursday 17 November please contact me by email: david.davidson@dardni.gov.uk  or text me or call me on mobile: 07776152524 by Monday 14 November to confirm your attendance.  Participants should inform me of any special needs in regard to access to training venue or condition or difficulty with learning before the workshop. If you wish to be removed from the cut flower and foliage mailing list please contact me at the above email address or mobile number.

Billy Plunkett with October Stock crop