The UK market for cut-flowers and indoor pot plants is currently the most buoyant in Europe with a value at retail level of Euro 2.3 billion. Per capita consumption is rising rapidly (but from a lower than average base). It was Euro 42 in 2001.

The 25^th Spring Florist Event organised in connection with the trade publication "Florist & Wholesale Buyer" (www.floristpages.co.uk) will be held at the International Convention centre, Birmingham, UK, 26-27 January 2003. This florist event will include exhibitor stands, seminars, sales opportunities and floral design competitions. Fax 0044 20 85496059 E-mail: info@basing.co.uk www.springfloristevent.co.uk