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YouGarden’s Peter McDermott says these are “exhilarating times” for online gardening as sustained growth Source: Garden1

The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) and White Stores appeared on Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up To Money to talk about garden furniture shortages. Source: Garden1

Brookside Nursery owner James Thomas has experienced online sales success selling homegrown bedding by mail order. Source: Garden1

“Cutting grass burns lots of fossil fuel, makes a filthy noise, and is about the most injurious thing you can do to wildlife.” Source: Garden1

Sales of garden/gardening categories were 69% up in February 2021 compared to the same month of last year. Source: Garden1

There is mixed news for physical horticulture industry trade shows following lockdown easing announcements. Source: Garden1

The last five months of Perrywood’s accounting period reflect the adverse trading conditions and restrictions of the COVID pandemic. Source: Garden1

The last five months of Perrywood’s accounting period reflect the adverse trading conditions and restrictions of the Covid pandemic. Source: Garden1

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, which is on 6-11 July, and RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (21-25 July) will take place after being cancelled in 2020. Source: Garden1

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is on 6-11 July and RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (21-25 July) will take place after being cancelled in 2020. Source: Garden1

The Northern Ireland Assembly has debated longer Withdrawal Agreement grace periods. Source: Garden1

Kingfisher has signed a franchise agreement with the Al-Futtaim Group to expand B&Q in the Middle East, with a first step being the opening of B&Q franchised stores in Saudi Arabia. Source: Garden1

Source: Garden1

Miracle-Gro (lovethegarden.com ) is offering free virtual Plant Clinic appointments with gardening expert Kate Turner. Source: Garden1

Source: Garden1

After seven years in the children’s gardening industry, Lee Connelly, also known as The Skinny Jean Gardener, formerly of CBBC Blue Peter, has launched a School Gardening Success Plan. Source: Garden1

MNP/Suntory is launching the ‘Power Flower’ promotion campaign for mandevilla brand, Sundaville. Source: Garden1

Dobbies ‘Special Mum’ Rose’s launch is part of a new own-brand collection. Source: Garden1

Barclaycard data shows February home improvement and DIY, including gardening spend saw a 10.3% increase as nearly a third (32%) of consumers say they are looking forward to sprucing up their homes. Source: Garden1

Loofahs are being sold by WD Smith & Son and Suttons Seeds and sold as young plants in garden centres such as Alton. Source: Garden1