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Kew Wakehurst Place plans new plant centre
The new retail plant centre opens on 1 May 2021. Source: Garden1
Southport Flower Show off and Autumn Fair on – latest horticulture events news updated
The 2021 Southport Flower Show (19-22 August) has been cancelled for a second year running. Source: Garden1
Money to support hospitality businesses will be 'wasted' if Government does not aid suppliers, say MPs
The Government must recognise the impact of hospitality’s closure on the sector’s suppliers, and act urgently to support the supply chain. a new report from the House of Commons EFRA Committee has found. Source: Garden1
March garden centre EPOS data shows massive rise in outdoor living plans
Exclusive Horticulture Week EPOS data from garden centres shows how garden furniture took 19 of the top 25 highest sales positions in March 2021, compared to just five in March 2020. Source: Garden1
Garden centres have a cracking Easter
Garden centres’ run of success continued over Easter weekend – Horticulture Week reports from around the UK. Source: Garden1
Garden centre supply chain issues aired
Many garden retailers are increasingly the supply system is creaking. Source: Garden1
Scottish garden centres reopen on Easter Monday
Dobbies’ 12 Scottosh centres are among those reopening on Easter Monday. Source: Garden1
Blue Diamond garden centres announce exclusive partnership with The Soil Association
The 37-centre Blue Diamond Group and The Soil Association aim to break down any perceived barriers to gardening in an organic and more nature friendly way. Source: Garden1
Blue Diamond garden centres announces exclusive partnership with The Soil Association
The 37-centre Blue Diamond Group and The Soil Association aim to break down any perceived barriers to gardening in an organic and more nature friendly way. Source: Garden1
Open Letter to propose a Scottish Government Minister for Horticulture written by Growforth's Stan Green
“What an indescribably difficult time we have all had, over the last year with days of tragedy, when even listening to the news was unbearable” Green writes. Source: Garden1
Lockdown start-up online 'plant saver' relaunches
One of 2020’s lockdown headline makers, PlantSavers.co.uk, has relaunched with an expanded range of outdoor plants, house plants, ‘grow your own’ edible plants, composts, pots & accessories. Source: Garden1
Co-op switches to selling only peat-free compost
Co-op supermarkets are to commits to selling only peat-free compost in its stores. Source: Garden1
Flymo and Gardena partner with Evergreen Garden Care
Flymo and Gardena, both part of the Husqvarna Group, have announces a collaboration with Evergreen Garden Care. Source: Garden1
Dobbies Garden Centres launches spring advertising campaign
Dobbies Garden Centres has unveiled its spring advertising campaign for 2021. Source: Garden1
Seven questions with new Landex chief executive Alex Payne
Source: Garden1
Gardeners to help ease Suez shipping crisis
The horticulture industry has an innovative plan to help unblock the Suez canal so vital gardening supplies can reach Britain. Source: Garden1
Weather for the week ahead to April 5
High temperatures ahead of Easter will fall sharply over the bank holiday weekend. Source: Garden1
Derwen College Garden Centre wins David Austin Roses approval
Derwen College Garden Centre has come up smelling of roses after being named as an official retailer for Britain’s most famous rose growers. Source: Garden1
Easter garden centres sales records set to be beaten UPDATED
Garden centres have had a strong run into Easter weekend as record demand and supply issues have dominated the trade. Source: Garden1