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Perennial poster aims to raise awareness of coronavirus crisis services
Demands for gardeners’ charity Perennial services have reached record highs during the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Garden1
Twitter lauds Adam Frost for BBC Gardeners' World performance after presenter replaces Monty Don
Frost had a third stint this series in place of Don on 14 August. Source: Garden1
Lawn seed sales extend into summer
Lawn seed sales were up by five times in June and July,, says Johnsons Lawn Seed. Source: Garden1
Gardeners have spent £105 each during lockdown
A survey of 2,000 people has found Britons have spent an average of £105 each on their gardens with a makeover since the start of lockdown, equating to £3.7 billion being spent across the UK, according to American Express. Source: Garden1
Millbrook Garden Company sees 8% sales rise and reveals £1m CBILS loan
New Companies House figures from three-garden centre group Millbrook to 31 January 2020 show a sales increase. Source: Garden1
New RHS president Keith Weed speaks of "challenging times" for society
Source: Garden1
RHS retail sales rise by up to 225%
The RHS has reported a significant rise in demand for plant pots, compost and plants at RHS Plant Centres. Source: Garden1
Gardening Express double turnover in August and improve dispatch times
Online plant sales remain strong this summer. Source: Garden1
Scottish Government demand table service in garden centres
Bars and restaurants, including garden centres, in Scotland are now required by law to collect customers’ contact details, provide table service, pre-booking and avoidance of customers standing together or queuing. Source: Garden1
Homebase reveal Christmas trends
“This year’s trend collections bring together vintage heritage, nostalgic homely charm and celebratory opulence, with perfect pinks and enchanting tones of teal”, Homebase said. Source: Garden1
England Peat Strategy to be published in next four months – but consultation 'falls well short'
The RSPB says a detail in a consultation discussion document on Defra’s England Peat Strategy “falls well short of what is required to meet the challenge and unlock the benefits of our peatlands”. Source: Garden1
Bulbs arrive at garden centres as harvesting in heat and downpours completes
Taylors Bulbs director Adam Taylor has reported on the start of the autumn flower bulb sales season. Source: Garden1
Winners and losers in horticulture in the week to 15 August
Twelve winners and six strugglers in horticulture this week. Source: Garden1
Restrictions on travel to Holland and France introduced, soft play and other restrictions relaxed
Several coronavirus lockdown developments have been introduced by the Government. Source: Garden1
Restrictions on travel to Holland and France introduced
Several coronavirus lockdown developments have been introduced by the Government. Source: Garden1
Sargent's Solutions – Find other opportunities to put your skills to work
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Autumn plant deliveries to garden centres start strongly
Garden centres are asking for plants and trees a week earlier than usual in anticipation of a strong autumn season. Source: Garden1
Monty Don misses BBC Gardeners' World again with Adam Frost taking over
Horticulture industry favourite Adam Frost is covering for presenter Monty Don on BBC Gardeners’ World for a third stint this season on 14 August. Source: Garden1
