Study Tour Gardenia Fair Poznan

– 🛬 Arrival to Poznań – 🚖 Transfer to Gardenia Fair by taxi (not included) – 🤝 Participation in the exhibition – 🍽 Lunch at the restaurant on the territory of Gardenia Fair – 🏨 Check-in the 3* hotel

07:00 – 🍽 Breakfast at the hotel 09:00 – 🚶‍♂️ Walking (15 min) to Gardenia Fair 09:30 – 🤝 Full day Participation in the exhibition 13:00 – 🍽 Lunch at the restaurant on the territory of Gardenia Fair 17:00 – 🚶‍♂️ Walking back to the hotel (15 min)

07:00 – 🍽 Breakfast at the hotel 

08:00 – 🛎 Check out the hotel. Meeting at the reception of the hotel with the English-speaking guide. 

08:30 – 🚍 Transfer to the technical visit. 

09:00 – 🪴Visit to the Garden Center. 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. 

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 – Gabions and indoor planters
• Decorative elements like sculptures and fountains 

10:00 – 🚍 Transfer to the next farm visit. 

10:30 – 🌳✂︎ 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. 

Evolution of Nursery: From Humble Beginnings to Comprehensive Horticulture Nursery's journey reflects continuous growth and diversification:

Initial Focus:

• 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 Skałowo near Kostrzyn (Poznań area)
• 2008: Establishment of Agroapis company Wholesale plant sales Landscaping services (design, implementation, maintenance) 

Market Position:

• Well-recognized brand due to long-standing tradition
• Extensive experience in plant cultivation and landscape design 

12:00 – 🚍 Transfer to the next farm visit.

13:00 – 🌿 Visit another Nursery and learn about a Journey of Growth and Excellence Since 1986

Key Milestones and Features:

Establishment:

• Founded in 1986 
• Initial focus: Fruit trees for orchards

Official Recognition: 

• Registered with the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service

Evolution and Expansion: 

Early 1990s: 

• Increased production for orchardists
• Added large-scale rose bush cultivation

Current Partnerships:

• Orchardists
• Urban landscape architects
• Garden Centers (key business partners)

Innovations: 

• 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 – 🚍 Transfer back to Poznan/airport.

17:00 – 🧭 Poznań city tour (for those who stay extra night in Poznan)