January 26-29, at the Essen Exhibition Centre in Essen, Germany Dutchman will be crossing the ocean to be at IPM Essen! Click here for more information about the show. Check out the story of our journey to Essen and Holland last year: Waiting for the flight over at Toronto Pearson International AirportShort visit to family in Holland. Thank you to Bennie Marika and Daan for their hospitalityShort visit to family in Holland. Thank you to Bennie Marika and Daan for their hospitalityNo time for a haircut before the trip! Marlin gets one from the barber in ErpShort pit-stop to visit cousin Wim at his meat shopVisit to Frank Bernier's Nursery. Nice to catch up with an old friendLucky to get a visit and tour at Van Den Berk Nurseries.Tthank you to Bart for taking the time for two unannounced Canadians!Lucky to get a visit and tour at Van Den Berk Nurseries.Tthank you to Bart for taking the time for two unannounced Canadians!Lucky to get a visit and tour at Van Den Berk Nurseries.Tthank you to Bart for taking the time for two unannounced Canadians!Lucky to get a visit and tour at Van Den Berk Nurseries.Tthank you to Bart for taking the time for two unannounced Canadians!Arrived at Michael Florenz's place to get ready for show next dayArrived at Michael Florenz's place to get ready for show next dayThe dream team ready to sell! The booth looks greatMany thanks to Michael's crew for setting up a great boothA special visit with Alwin Klundermann. Great to hear that business is goed!Business during the day, German beer and friends in the evening!Business during the day, German beer and friends in the evening!Of course we have to have a meal at the famous chicken farmhouse!Of course we have to have a meal at the famous chicken farmhouse!Back to holland after the show, catching up with more friendsBack to holland after the show, catching up with more friendsFinally, a demonstration of root pruning using a 90-inch truck spade at Ebben Nurseries. A special thank you to Dirk for taking the time to see us