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Almost three-quarters of business supply chains damaged by Coronavirus crisis
More than 72% of organisations have reported their supply chains being negatively impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, with a vast majority struggling across all aspects of their operations. Source: Garden1
Plants365 releases an exclusive new patio blackberry
Plants365’s compact blackberry variety TinyBlack is suitable for being grown on a patio in pots or in hanging baskets. Source: Garden1
Poinsettias selling strongly in garden centres: reports from key players
Garden centre customers are adding festive cheer to their homes by buying more poinsettias early in the season. Source: Garden1
Danish Christmas trees in demand in the UK despite mink scare
Contrary to some reports, Danish Christmas trees are reaching UK garden centres this season. Source: Garden1
Online gardening market highest profile brands named
Marketing services firm Salience found that indoor plants sales websites prospered this year and J Parkers took market share from the former Wyevale ecommerce site. Source: Garden1
Monty Don: my comments on the horticulture industry were 'measured' rather than 'fierce' criticism
Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don says he is “calm, measured, topical and overdue” in his comments criticising the horticulture trade. Source: Garden1
Warning: Don't buy Christmas trees too early
Alton Garden Centre director Andy Bunker says customers should keep real cut Christmas trees in their gardens to make sure they last past 25 December. Source: Garden1
National Trust won't sell Christmas trees – to protect its funds
The National Trust has not bought any Christmas trees for the 2020 season to sell through its retail outlets. Source: Garden1
Queues as garden centres become the new shopping malls and Christmas takes off
Lockdown queues at garden centres are being reported. Source: Garden1
10 horticulture success stories
This year has been a rollercoaster for many garden centres and growers and Horticulture Week has selected 10 success stories this month. Source: Garden1
Winners and losers in the horticulture week to November 20
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Coventry University research identifies what’s holding the UK back in the move to peat-free horticulture
A new report from Coventry University has assessed the UK’s progress towards peat-free horticulture and identified the factors holding back further progression. Source: Garden1
This horticulture week in numbers to 19 November
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Doff Portland returns to profitability
In the year to 31 December 2019, Doff turnover was up 2.6%. Source: Garden1
Hillier sees bright future across garden centre, nursery and amenity growing sectors for 2021
Hillier garden centre and wholesale nurseries director Chris Francis is excited about how 2021 will turn out in the garden centre, nursery and amenity tree supply markets, after weathering the storm in 2020. Source: Garden1
Garden Centre Association responds to BBC Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don's fierce criticism of horticulture industry
Mike Burks has responded to Monty Don’s comments that gardeners should not use peat or buy cheap plants. Source: Garden1
B&Q owner Kingfisher booms in quarter three with gardening leading the way
Kingfisher Q3 20/21 sales report updates on how the DIY/garden centre chain continues to manage the impact of Covid-19 on its business. Source: Garden1
Woolmans sees 400% sales increase after launching new website
Ornamental plant specialists Woolmans launched their responsive new website this autumn and has capitalised on increased demand the horticultural industry has experienced in this unusual year. Source: Garden1
RHS appoints last ever NME editor as editorial content head
The RHS has appointed a former NME and FHM journalist as its new editorial leader. Source: Garden1
Newbank Garden Centres see sales success and look ahead to opportunities and challenges of 2021
Sales have doubled in October and November but December is predicted to be down. Source: Garden1
