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Covid negative test verification required for Chelsea Flower Show 2021 visitors
The RHS has updated show exhibitors on its planning to operate shows in 2021 “in the face of ever changing Covid guidelines and steps we will take in the event of a worst case scenario”. Source: Garden1
COVID negative test verification requirement considered for Chelsea Flower Show 2021 visitors
The RHS has updated show exhibitors on its planning to operate shows in 2021 “in the face of ever changing COVID guidelines and steps we will take in the event of a worst case scenario”. Source: Garden1
This week in numbers to 22 January
CBILs loan figures, seed potatoes and events are among 10 key numbers listed this week. Source: Garden1
Smiemans and Ebtech join forces to beat Brexit
Ebtech Glasshouse Systems, based in East Yorkshire, UK and Smiemans Projecten BV in the Netherlands have joined forces in offering their services to the UK garden centre and horticultural production market. Source: Garden1
BBC launches new gardening TV series featuring VR
BBC Two says Your Garden Made Perfect will use cutting edge technology and VR (virtual reality) to show owners the true potential of their outdoor areas. Source: Garden1
Blue Diamond submits plans for £16m Scotch Corner garden centre
The North Yorkshire outlet would be built next to the Scotch Corner Designer Village, which has already been granted planning permission by Richmondshire District Council. Source: Garden1
Insurers must pay small businesses for coronavirus lockdown losses
Thousands of small businesses will receive insurance payouts covering losses from the first national lockdown in spring 2020, following a Supreme Court ruling. Source: Garden1
Peat-free plants could be in short supply in 2021
There is increased demand for peat-free plants after pressure from NGOs and celebrities and targets from the Government to reduce use, but supply could be an issue in 2021. Source: Garden1
Bord na Móna ends peat harvesting
Irish peat board Bord na Móna has told staff and unions it is stopping harvesting peat. Source: Garden1
Garden centre January-November 2020 figures show areas of growth
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Captain Tom Rose generates biggest interest in 35 years of rose selling
A new rose bred by Harkness Roses and launched for the Captain Tom Foundation that, it is hoped, will sell 100,000 in the next three years, is generating unprecedented interest Source: Garden1
Plastic tax campaign gathers momentum
MPs and suppliers have joined British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) in its efforts to challenge last minute additions to draft Plastic Packaging tax legislation. Source: Garden1
Dobbies Garden Centres podcast features gardening health benefits
Dobbies Garden Centres has teamed up with the Stroke Association to mark Stroke Prevention Day. Source: Garden1
55 horticulture mergers and acquisitions in 2020
Dutch mergers and acquistions specialist Oaklins has identified 55 M&A transactions in the floriculture sector during the second half year of 2020. Source: Garden1
Spear & Jackson adds 5% to prices because of increased import costs
“Exponential” shipping cost rises from the Far East have led to garden tool company Spear & Jackson telling customers it is increasing prices. Source: Garden1
HTA reacts to news Scottish garden centres can continue operation of click-and-collect
The Scottish Government has announced a new list of exceptions for click-and-collect retail permitted during coronavirus lockdown #3. Source: Garden1
