07:00 β π½ Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 β π Check-out from the hotel. Meeting at the hotel reception with an English-speaking guide.
08:30 β π Transfer for a technical visit.
09:00 β πͺ΄ Visit to a Garden Center.
Step into the world of gardening passion during this visit to the Garden Center. Here, you'll meet a team united by their love for plants and the beauty of nature. The Garden Center enthusiasts take joy in every aspect of plant life β from budding trees and shrubs to blooming flowers and autumn leaves glowing in the sunlight.
During the visit, you'll experience:
Expert Advice β The Garden Center staff is always ready to share their gardening knowledge and offer assistance.
High-Quality Plants β The Garden Center carefully nurtures all its plants before they reach customers' hands.
Wide Product Range β Discover a variety of garden accessories, including:
- Garden pots in various styles, from exotic teak wood to classic ceramics
- Gabions and indoor planters
- Decorative elements such as sculptures and fountains
10:00 β π Transfer to the next farm visit.
10:30 β π³βοΈ Visit to a Nursery Specializing in Grafting Deciduous Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs.
This nursery is a pioneer in the Greater Poland region, being one of the few private establishments of its kind at the time. For over half a century, it has been dedicated to the art and science of growing high-quality ornamental trees and shrubs.
πΏ The Evolution of the Nursery: From Humble Beginnings to Comprehensive Horticulture
Initial Focus:
β’ Small-scale production of coniferous and deciduous shrubs
Expanded Operations:
β’ Cutting propagation
β’ Grafting deciduous trees
β’ Budding roses
Growth and Diversification:
β’ Increased land area allowing greater variety and quantity of plants
β’ Mechanization improving cultivation techniques and plant quality
Professional Recognition:
β’ Registered with the Polish Nurserymenβs Association
Strategic Expansion:
β’ 1995: Land acquisition in SkaΕowo near Kostrzyn (PoznaΕ district)
β’ 2008: Establishment of Agroapis β Wholesale plant sales, Landscaping services (design, implementation, maintenance)
Market Position:
β’ Well-recognized brand with a long-standing tradition
β’ Extensive experience in plant cultivation and landscape design
12:00 β π Transfer to the next farm visit.
13:00 β πΏ Visit to another nursery and insight into its Journey of Growth and Excellence since 1986.
Key Stages and Functions:
Foundation:
β’ Established in 1986
β’ Initial focus: Fruit trees for orchards
Official Recognition:
β’ Registered with the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service
Evolution and Expansion:
Early 90s:
β’ Increased production for orchard growers
β’ Introduction of large-scale rose bush cultivation
Current Partnerships:
β’ Orchard growers
β’ Landscape architects
β’ Garden centers (key business partners)
Innovations:
β’ Container-grown fruit trees and shrubs for better transplant success
β’ Modern agricultural and horticultural equipment
β’ State-of-the-art cold storage for optimal climate control
Customer Focus:
β’ Each plant labeled with essential information in compliance with PIORiN requirements
This nursery has evolved from a fruit tree producer into a comprehensive plant supplier, catering to diverse needs of professionals and gardening enthusiasts.
15:00 β π Transfer back to PoznaΕ/airport.
17:00 β π§ PoznaΕ city tour (for those staying longer in PoznaΕ)
