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The HTA met Defra minister Trudy Harrison on 22 November to discuss the peat ban Source: Garden1

The guide is for collecting data about packaging and is for UK organisations that will be affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Source: Garden1

Profits and turnover have risen at the UK’s biggest garden sheds and fences company. Source: Garden1

On 25 November, Black Friday will see deals at garden retailers as they attempt to kickstart Christmas shopping. Source: Garden1

But gardening sales fell -11.3% in Q3 for B&Q parent company Kingfisher. Source: Garden1

Perrywood planned a £10m revamp, including 483 extra parking places at the ex-Wyevale in Suffolk, bought in 2018. Source: Garden1

The directors at a YGC Garden Centre group in West Yorkshire have announced plans for one of the sites that it acquired earlier in the year. Source: Garden1

Rural business specialists Malcolm Scott Consultants have welcomed business rates relief measures unveiled in the Autumn Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Source: Garden1

A garden centre group was up 31% according to its latest accounts. Source: Garden1

A farm and country equipment supplier has seen its profits surge by 16% in less than four years after digitalising its operations Source: Garden1

Christmas tree prices range from £26 to £70 as they hit the retail market. Source: Garden1

Christmas tree prices range from £26 to £70 as they hit the retail market. Source: Garden1

Seeds of Italy are promoting drought-tolerant seeds for 2023, as are Suttons and Burpee. Source: Garden1

Garden retail is unlikely to see an World Cup benefit, but the fixtures in Qatar mainly fall in the evening so any effect will be limited. Source: Garden1

Kevin Sinfield was given a hero’s welcome at Langlands Garden Centre in Leeds on day 6 of his 7-day ultra marathon challenge. Source: Garden1

An independent garden centre and farm shop is to close. Source: Garden1

A coalition of 15 parties, including the VGB, have signed a covenant with “far-reaching objectives” aimed at reducing the environmental impact of potting soil, peat and substrates. Source: Garden1

Burgon & Ball has been helping to get the west of England buzzing, in a new awards initiative created to raise awareness of the vital importance of bees and pollinators. Source: Garden1

The online garden retailer foresees a tougher ride as Google searches for the sector fell 30% but has funding set up to prosper in 2023. Source: Garden1

On a year-on-year seasonally adjusted basis, Sales by Value (amount spent) increased 2.9% YoY, primarily due to rising prices with inflation at 11%. Source: Garden1