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A different kind of 'Plant Protection'
12-02-2004 10:45 Should anybody think they can get into the Heemskerk-Rietvink nursery and pinch a few plants, they might be in for a nasty shock, as Karel is pretty handy with a bow and arrow!
By Miriam Young   

Yes, he really is wearing clogs!


Karel Heemskerk got interested in learning how to shoot arrows  as a young boy whilst on a fishing trip with his parents.

 


Karel clears the way for target practice


He found this a more interesting way of catching fish than using a line and hook.

Not too many fish to be found at the nursery, but any unsuspecting visitors entering the greenhouse via the back door better be careful!


Karel attemps to teach Miriam Young how it's done

 
Biography
The cat from Noordwijkerhout
By Miriam Young
Karel Heemskerk is a cut flower grower based in Noordwijkerhout, Holland.
The Nursery
The Heemskerk-Rietvink nursery
By Miriam Young
Karel Heemskerk works in partnership with Kees Rietvink to grow cutflowers.
Community spirit
Shared knowledge
By Miriam Young
Karel Heemskerk and Kees Rietvink regularly share their knowledge with other growers so that everybody can benefit.