Contents|February 2009

INSPIRATION from The Netherlands

Hort Fair

2 A huge trade show for all in the flower industry, Hort Fair brings together flower growers, plant breeders, sundry suppliers, technology and flower arrangers in Amsterdam annually.

STEP BY STEP: Page 12 -Tricia Legg shows you how to make a Flax twirl seen at the show.

The Dutch National Championship

14 Dutch florists compete for the Golden Tulip Trophy and give a glimpse of new trends energing from that region.

The Hogarth style

34 STEP BY STEP: New Zealand's Dorothy Turner introduces a modern version of the Hogarth 'S' shape.

36 Two more modern takes on this style from New Zealand.

HOW TO's WITH OUR EXPERTS

38 STEP BY STEP: Marco Appelfeller, Australian 'Interflora Florist of the Year', has a wintery treat from -18°C in Germany.

40 STEP BY STEP: Chrissie Harten from the UK shares a design from her wet and cold winter garden.

42 STEP BY STEP: South meets North again, as the Ngatea Floral Art Club get personal with Typha gathered from the roadside.

46 STEP BY STEP:The Chilliwack Flower Club of Canada have an idea for St Patrick's Day.


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