Wealthy society spends €450m on gardening

GREATER affluence over the last decade has lead to increased spending in the amenity horticultural sector which is now worth an estimated €450 million.

This was revealed by Minister of State Brendan Smith, when he officially opened the 21st Kildare Growers trade show at the National Event Centre in Punchestown last night.

Despite this growth, he said there is always pressure on nursery owners to maintain and improve their market share and long-term viability.