06-02-2004 14:15René just loves to party. Here is a selection of photographs of his non-plant time that he wants to share.
By Miriam Young
René getting into the swing of things at the Roskilde music festival in Denmark.
Partying at Roskilde starts to take its toll!
René with friends in Korea, taking time out from a plant-hunting expedition.
Biography
Not your average plantsman By Miriam Young
Happily producing successful cut-flower ranges, René van Gaalen had no idea that his cultivars would make such an impact as garden plants. But a character like him can’t hide away forever.
The Nursery
Where it all begins. By Miriam Young
René’s breeding work is carried out both in Holland and in Ecuador.
Worldwide operations
René’s world of flowers By Miriam Young
It’s all very well being based in Holland, the world's cutflower growing capital, but why not take advantage of favorable growing conditions offered closer to the equator?
