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Pop singer backs Welsh plant health campaign
Pop star Cerys Matthews is backing a new Welsh Government Plant Health campaign to source plants carefully to help prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Source: Garden1
Budget sees furlough extended – horticulture industry reaction
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has introduced a range of measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the economy in his new Budget. Source: Garden1
Dalefoot launches comfrey compost at Garden Press Event – and 30+ more launches and reports
Dalefoot have added comfrey to its composts to increase natural nutrients, trace elements and mineral content. Source: Garden1
New seed company aims for younger adult market
Elizabeth Fox, 27, set up The Rose Press Garden during 2020’s pandemic. Source: Garden1
BBC Gardeners’ World Live move back two months
Organisers of BBC Gardeners’ World Live have announced that they are unable to run BBC Gardeners’ World Live on the 17-20 June in 2021. Source: Garden1
BBC Gardeners’ World Live moves back two months
Organisers of BBC Gardeners’ World Live have announced that they are unable to run BBC Gardeners’ World Live on the 17-20 June in 2021. Source: Garden1
No date for Northern Ireland garden centre reopening
Northern Ireland has a new five-step plan for easing lockdown – without a timetable. Source: Garden1
Old Moat Garden Centre closed after fire
The Old Moat recently suffered a fire in the night. Source: Garden1
Horticulture Week exclusive monthly Epos garden centre sales data
Source: Garden1
Seed shortage stories makes ITV News
Buckingham Garden Centre has featured on Anglia TV news programme on the ongoing seed shortage story. Source: Garden1
Crocus reports 29% increase in online sales for 12 months to October 2020
For the year ended October 2020 Crocus reported sales of £23m and a pre-tax profit of £1.3m. Source: Garden1
Sheds set for price hike
Britons could soon be paying up to 50% more for their garden sheds because of a global shortage of timber, according to shed maker Kybotech. Source: Garden1
Evergreen Garden Care partners with AI-powered plant identification app PlantSnap
Evergreen Garden Care has partnered with AI-powered plant identification app, PlantSnap, to help educate and retain 2020’s estimated 2.7m new gardeners in the category. Source: Garden1
Dobbies Garden Centres increases turnover to £252m – and five more recent garden retail results
Dobbies Garden Centres Group has issued accounts for the 53 weeks to 1 March 2020. Source: Garden1
Dobbies Garden Centres increases turnover to £252m – and six more recent garden retail results
Dobbies Garden Centres Group has issued accounts for the 53 weeks to 1 March 2020. Source: Garden1
Jekka McVicar's retail nurseries petition on verge of reaching goal
Jekka McVicar’s petition calling for retail nurseries to reopen has almost reached 1,000 signatures. Source: Garden1
