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All actives to be granted three-year extension confirms Crop Protection Association
Post-Brexit, active ingredients such as weedkiller glyphosate will be granted a three-year extension of use. Source: Garden1
Arden Lea Nurseries, GJ Handy, Husqvarna and Stax publish company results
Arden Lea, Husqvarna and GJ Handy have published yearly accounts for 2019 and Stax Trade Centres to August 2020 at Companies House. Source: Garden1
Christmas tree sales start a week early as garden centre customers seek some festive cheer
Some garden centres have sold up to 10 times as many trees on equivalent days in November 2020 as they did in 2019. Source: Garden1
Exports Feasibility Testing Session: Plants for Planting and Fresh Produce
From 1 January 2021, all regulated plants and plant products exported from England, Scotland or Wales to the EU will be subject to EU third country import controls. Source: Garden1
Ups and downs this horticulture week to 27 November
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Garden Media Guild awards 2020
Judges praised “in-depth, obviously well-researched written pieces” in Horticulture Week’s Dan Symonds Garden Media Award entries. Source: Garden1
Garden centre cafes can reopen on 2 December – but not in tier 3
The Government has confirmed the end of the second coronavirus lockdown on 2 December. Source: Garden1
LOFA says Brexit stockpiling means garden furniture container port issues worsening
Issues at ports have led to shipping firms quadrupling their freight charges. Source: Garden1
Henry Bell bird care wins Future Marketing garden centre group contract
Pet, wild bird food and accessories producer Henry Bell has secured a one-year contract with independent garden centre group, Future Marketing Group (FMG). Source: Garden1
What lessons should businesses learn from COVID-19 crisis?
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Virtual Flower Show seeks more industry involvement for year two
The Spring Virtual Flower Show (17-18 April 2021) is going to be bigger and better, and with more interactive material and is set to continue in future years. Source: Garden1
Notcutts Garden Centres reports profits rise
Notcutts recorded another year of profit growth in the year ending February 2020 with operating profit up 13.5% to £1.72m. Source: Garden1
Defra reveals legislation plan in response to Monty Don, RHS, National Trust call for peat ban by 2025 UPDATED
Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don and several charities wrote to Defra secretary George Eustice calling for a peat ban by the end of 2025, five years ahead of the Government’s phase out date. Source: Garden1
Defra looks at legislation in response to Monty Don, RHS, National Trust call for peat ban by 2025 UPDATED
Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don and several charities wrote to Defra secretary George Eustice calling for a peat ban by the end of 2025, five years ahead of the Government’s phase out date. Source: Garden1
Hayes Garden World sees Google artificial Christmas tree ecommerce demand
This year Hayes Garden World has seen a significant spike in customers looking to buy an artificial tree earlier than ever before. Source: Garden1
Change at the top for family-run independent Highfield Garden World
Gloucestershire’s biggest independent garden centre has strengthened its management team with the appointment of a new board member. Source: Garden1
RHS, National Trust, Friends of the Earth and Monty Don write to Government calling for end to use of peat compost UPDATED
Environmental charities have joined broadcaster and writer Monty Don in writing an open letter to the Government calling for a ban on peat in compost in the next five years. Source: Garden1
RHS, National Trust, Friends of the Earth and Monty Don write to Government calling for end to use of peat compost
Environmental charities have joined broadcaster and writer Monty Don in writing an open letter to the Government calling for a ban on peat in compost in the next five years. Source: Garden1
Glyphosate extension probable in UK after Brexit
Glyphosate is likely to have its authorisation expiry date extended to December 2025 in the UK following the completion of the Brexit transition period. Source: Garden1
