07:00 β π½ Breakfast at the hotelΒ
08:00 β π Check out the hotel. Meeting at the reception of the hotel with the English-speaking guide.Β
08:30 β π Transfer to the technical visit.Β
09:00 β πͺ΄Visit to the Garden Center.Β Step into the world of horticultural passion during the visit to the Garden Center. Here, you'll meet a team united by their love for plants and the beauty of nature. Garden Center enthusiasts delight in every aspect of plant life - from budding trees and shrubs to blooming flowers and autumn leaves turning golden in the sun.Β
During your visit, you'll experience:
- Expert guidance: Garden Center's knowledgeable staff is always ready to share their gardening expertise and offer assistance.
- Quality plants: Garden Center takes great care in nurturing all its plant material before it reaches Clients' hands.
- Diverse product range: Explore Garden Center wide selection of garden accessories, including:
- Garden pots in various styles, from exotic teak wood to classic ceramics β Gabions and indoor planters
- Decorative elements like sculptures and fountainsΒ
10:00 β π Transfer to the next farm visit.Β
10:30 β π³βοΈ Visit a Nursery specializing in the Grafting of deciduous trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrub Production. Nursery stands as a pioneer in the Wielkopolska region, being one of the few private establishments of its kind at the time. For more than half a century, the Nursery has dedicated itself to the art and science of cultivating superior ornamental trees and shrubs.Β
Evolution of Nursery:Β From Humble Beginnings to Comprehensive Horticulture Nursery's journey reflects continuous growth and diversification:
Initial Focus:
β’ Small-scale production of coniferous and deciduous shrubs
Expanded Operations:
- Seedling production
- Grafting of deciduous trees
- Rose budding Growth and Diversification:Increased land area allowed for greater plant variety and quantity
- Mechanization improved cultivation techniques and plant quality Professional Recognition:Registered with the Polish Nurserymen Association Strategic
Expansion:
- 1995: Land acquisition in SkaΕowo near Kostrzyn (PoznaΕ area)
- 2008: Establishment of Agroapis company Wholesale plant sales Landscaping services (design, implementation, maintenance)Β
Market Position:
- Well-recognized brand due to long-standing tradition
- Extensive experience in plant cultivation and landscape designΒ
12:00 β π Transfer to the next farm visit.
13:00 β πΏ Visit another Nursery and learn about a Journey of Growth and Excellence Since 1986
Key Milestones and Features:
Establishment:
- Founded in 1986Β
- Initial focus: Fruit trees for orchards
Official Recognition:Β
- Registered with the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service
Evolution and Expansion:Β
Early 1990s:Β
- Increased production for orchardists
- Added large-scale rose bush cultivation
Current Partnerships:
- Orchardists
- Urban landscape architects
- Garden Centers (key business partners)
Innovations:Β
- Container-grown fruit trees and shrubs for improved transplant success
- Modern agricultural and horticultural equipment
- State-of-the-art cold storage facility for optimal climate control
- Customer Focus:
- Each plant labeled with essential information as required by PIORiN
This nursery has evolved from a specialized fruit tree producer to a comprehensive plant supplier, meeting the diverse needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike.
15:00 β π Transfer back to Poznan/airport.
17:00 β π§ PoznaΕ city tour (for those who stay extra night in Poznan)
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