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Interest in buying bee gardening products rises 188%
Sean McMenemy from wildlife supplies website Ark Wildlife has reported a 188% increase in visitors looking for bee products in his online shop, compared to the 2019 spring season. Source: Garden1
Homebase finds £5.4bn spend on gardening during coronavirus crisis but worries about neglect as lockdown eases
Homebase has revealed the positive effects Britain’s gardening efforts have had on outdoor spaces during lockdown, but warns these efforts could go to waste if people neglect their gardens as life returns to normal. Source: Garden1
10 most toxic houseplants highlighted
Clearitwaste.co.uk has identified the 10 most toxic houseplants and the number of Google searches each receives. Source: Garden1
British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) report shows gardening and online sales set to continue
BHETA said although Q2 sales suffered this year, the levels of interest in gardening shown by YouTube views and Google searches signal growth that should outlast lockdown. Source: Garden1
Import restrictions now biggest issue for UK horticulture
While a bail out claim of £50m-£90m remains on Defra secretary of state George Eustice’s desk, industry concerns are now shifting to how the horticulture industry will manage plant imports in 2021. Source: Garden1
How damaging has the lockdown been for the garden industry?
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Retail and restaurants footfall slowly recovering
Shops in England reopened on 15 June, in Northern Ireland on 12 June, in Scotland on 29 June, and in Wales on 22 June. Source: Garden1
German garden retail trade show Spoga Gafa cancels for 2020
Days after UK counterpart Glee cancelled, German garden centre trade show Gafa Spoga has also been removed from the September calendar. Source: Garden1
WD Smith sees uncertain times ahead for bedding plant growers
Battlesbridge, Essex bedding grower and retailer Michael Smith said the knock-on effect of the problems experienced by bedding growers this spring was “still a huge unknown”. Source: Garden1
Virtual garden furniture and barbecue show Solex launches after hot weather sees sales spike
Solex, the annual event from the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association, has gone online for the first time because of the the coronavirus crisis. Source: Garden1
What is the latest guidance that first aiders working in horticulture should be following?
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Darlac sees post-coronavirus lockdown sales rise
Darlac, the cutting tools brand owned by Mr Fothergill’s, has announced record sales in June following the three months of coronavirus crisis. Source: Garden1
Garden centre doubles sales from March-May
Being small, nimble, green and urban has helped a garden centre double sales during the coronavirus crisis. Source: Garden1
Garden tool company rebrands
Eliza Tinsley has rebranded Reedy Tools to Reedy Pro. Source: Garden1
Homebase develops new garden buying structure after redundancies
Hilco-owned Homebase has restructured, including closing its Wallington office and reducing numbers at its Store Support Office in Milton Keynes. Source: Garden1
Wildflower range increased by Johnsons Seeds
A new poppy is one of the highlights for Johnsons Seeds in their 2021 season range. Source: Garden1
Wildflower ranges increased by Johnsons Seeds and Mr Fothergill's
A new poppy is one of the highlights for Johnsons Seeds in their 2021 season range. Source: Garden1
Garden centre restaurants see steady sales after reopening
Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars can all reopen from 4 July, with both indoor and outdoor seating options – subject to distancing guidelines – allowed. Source: Garden1
JTF Mega Discount Warehouses see no sign of gardening sales slowing
JTF Mega Discount Warehouses buying controller Gerrard Smith says sales have been strong at the 11-store national discount chain. Source: Garden1
