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Celebrate Women in Horticulture week is about to begin. Source: Garden1

On-site cafes and restaurants are likely to reopen on 4 July, though the date has not yet been set and could be earlier. Source: Garden1

Dobbies has pre-let 75,000 sq ft of retail space at Designer Outlet Cotswolds, where it will be the anchor tenant at the 195,000 sq ft Robert Hitchins retail scheme, to be located at junction 9 of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire. Source: Garden1

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After Scottish garden centres reopened on 29 May, trolleys have been full. Source: Garden1

A new survey of grower associations, by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) reveals nearly three-quarters (71%) believe that most growers will soon recover after this crisis. Source: Garden1

According to The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA)’s latest weekly Covid-19 financial update for members, the forecast for growth in DIY and garden expenditure for 2020 overall has again fallen back despite the impact of gradual store re-openings. Source: Garden1

Discounter B&M saw a 22.7% increase in like-for-like sales in stores in the eight weeks to May 23. Source: Garden1

After garden centres in England reopened on 13 May, plant sales have rocketed leading to some delays in delivery. Source: Garden1

Gardenex said participating companies found attending the networking event via Skype “a very productive and successful experience”. Source: Garden1

After one of the lowest ever rainfalls in spring there are fears about water supplies, but heavy rain over the winter means restrictions are not currently planned. Source: Garden1

After one of the lowest ever rainfalls in spring there are fears about water supplies, but heavy rain over the winter means restrictions are not currently planned. Source: Garden1

Scottish garden centres will now be allowed to open on 29 May after being shut for nine weeks, since 23 March. Source: Garden1

Exceptional temporary licences will no longer be issued by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) from the start of June. Source: Garden1

Lovania Nurseries, which supplies more than 800 independent retailers, garden centre chains and supermarkets with potted bulbs, alpines and shrubs, has partnered with specialist plant care app, SmartPlant. Source: Garden1

After bedding prices at auction more than doubled when garden centres reopened in mid-May, growers of seasonal plants say prices rises could persist into 2021. Source: Garden1

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is likely to announced phase one of lockdown easing north of the border on 28 May, paving the way for garden centres to reopen on 29 May. Source: Garden1

A HW survey asked what difference has the reopening of garden centres across England, Wales and Ireland has made to your ornamental nursery or garden retail business. Source: Garden1

Time spent gardening and doing DIY has risen by 147%, to 39 minutes a day. Source: Garden1

London urban garden centres N1 and W6 have reopened but their small size means small numbers in-store, big queues and more stocking issues than some larger centres who have more storage. Source: Garden1