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Boris Johnson Roadmap to Recovery: garden retailers' hopes and views
On 22 February, the Prime Minister will unveil his roadmap out of lockdown. Source: Garden1
Coolings reopens
Coolings’ four garden centres reopened this month after closing in January. Source: Garden1
Henry Bell bird care wins Blue Diamond garden centre group contract
Henry Bell Wild Bird Care has acquired an exclusive contract with the Blue Diamond Group. Source: Garden1
Homebase launch Country Living magazine shed range
Homebase has a three-year partnership with publisher Hearst UK. Source: Garden1
Demand grows for garden packet seed supply
Ordering seeds online is a “bit of a lottery” as websites are closing because of high demand and Covid-related staff shortages. Source: Garden1
Burton replaces Stevenson at Double H Nurseries
Andy Burton has been appointed as managing director of Double H Nurseries, replacing Neil Stevenson. Source: Garden1
Welsh garden centres and growers call for lockdown easing ahead of St David's Day
St David’s Day is on 1 March and.the Welsh Government meeet on 19 February to discuss lockdown easing. Source: Garden1
Packet seed out of stocks arrive early
The early season has seen high demand for grow your own, with Brexit and also cited as a supply issue. Source: Garden1
Stihl garden census finds £16bn spent on gardening in 2020
The garden equipment company is launching new tools for 2021in cordless and other ranges. Source: Garden1
Garden centres cautious about catering lockdown easing
Garden centres, which have been unable to open cafes this year, are waiting to see footfall rise before reopening outdoor seating areas and takeaway, with signs suggesting eating outside is likely to reopen before indoor hospitality, perhaps as early as the end of March. Source: Garden1
GCA and Four Oaks back September Chelsea Flower Show in response to Seabrook call to arms
The Garden Centre Association and horticulture trade show Four Oaks have given their backing to an autumn Chelsea Flower Show saying it could help promote later season gardening. Source: Garden1
Christmas garden centre sourcing issues flagged
Buying Christmas product is more of a risk this year without being able to see the product, say some garden centre buyers. Source: Garden1
Northern Ireland garden centre reveals full impact of post-Brexit import restrictions
A Northern Ireland garden centre owner has spoken out on “double Dutch” new regulations from the EU that mean he can no longer import plants from England. Source: Garden1
Kelkay sees record manufacturing output and inventory holding to serve increased customer demand
Consumer demand for garden landscaping products has remained high through the lockdowns and the team at Kelkay expect this to continue when restrictions are lifted. Source: Garden1
Winners and losers in the horticulture week to February 12
Source: Garden1
Winners and losers (and one undecided) in the horticulture week to February 12
Source: Garden1
Provender Nurseries launches Going Green range
In response to customer requests for environmentally friendly products, Provender Nurseries has grouped all shop products that are either organic, wildlife friendly, child and pet friendly or have natural ingredients as their main components. Source: Garden1
Garden centres realising the benefits of British-grown but labour remains the big issue for Chapel Cottage Plants
More automation may have to replace hard-to-find labour to meet increased demand for British-grown plants. Source: Garden1
