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The APPGHG has ended its 20 years association with Newington Communications. Source: Garden1

Hillier is showing a continued commitment to sustainability through ISO14001 and The Planet Mark. Source: Garden1

Haskins Garden Centre has confirmed the acquisition of Forest Lodge Garden Centre, Garden Style and Birdworld, in Farnham, Surrey. Source: Garden1

Squire’s Garden Centres has signed up to The Planet Mark to help drive its sustainability efforts. Source: Garden1

January has seen a return to growth at retailers. Source: Garden1

Garden shows and horticulture product exports could be adversely impacted by the effects the potentially deadly respiratory disease, coronavirus is having on business in China. Source: Garden1

Seeds of Italy’s Paolo Arrigo says post-Brexit trade will be more difficult, especially if the Government does not align with its biggest trading partners. Source: Garden1

Price and availability of alternatives are potential barriers for going peat-free, while efficacy is now less of an issue than in the past. Source: Garden1

Defra Soils and Peatland Policy Specialist Judith Stuart has given insight into future Government peat strategy. Source: Garden1

Family-run nursery Opperman Plants has secured a £250,000 loan from The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) to help grow the business. Source: Garden1

After a delay caused by the election, the All Party Parliamentary Horticulture and Gardening Group is set to reconvene and re-elect co-chairmen Baroness Fookes and Iain Liddell-Grainger. Source: Garden1

MSPs have voted to keep the Universal Business Rate in Scotland. Source: Garden1

London garden centres North One and West Six is promoting three indoor plant groups this February. Source: Garden1

The RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year collection of four vases, a jug, a plaque and a coaster, designed by Nicola Slaney and Emma Bossons, is inspired by the annual RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year Award. Source: Garden1

Plant sales are up about 10% in some garden centres, with many having experienced their best sales in January for three years. Source: Garden1

Keynote sponsor for the Horticulture Week Going for Growth UK Ornamentals Market Conference, in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), is Bioline AgroSciences. Source: Garden1

HRH The Prince of Wales is planting seeds to preserve rare plants in his role as patron of charity, Garden Organic. Source: Garden1

Affinity Water and The Beth Chatto Gardens in Essex, famous for its drought resistant garden, have joined forces to call for the introduction of a plant water labelling scheme. Source: Garden1

Rich Bruce is now Motoring Director (Interim) at Halfords. Source: Garden1

Farplants has won Associate of the Year at the GCA conference in Bristol and has gained a special mention from judges at Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase Awards. Source: Garden1