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New Young People in Horticulture Association "flying" as membership doubles in a week
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has doubled in size after just a week of existence. Source: Garden1
Dobbies Garden Centres changes peat-free plan
Dobbies has altered its peat-free plan for 2021 ahead of new Defra legislation. Source: Garden1
Bayer welcomes US EPA glyphosate 'non-carcinogenic' decision
A 10-year review by US environmental protection agency supports Bayer’s assertion that glyphosate is non-carcinogenic. Source: Garden1
Denys E. Head Ltd in final stage of sale to Haskins Garden Centres
Roger Head, Managing Director of Denys E. Head, has confirmed that he is in the process of selling the business, Forest Lodge, Garden Style and Birdworld, to Haskins Garden Centres Ltd and is working towards completing the sale over the next few weeks. Source: Garden1
How garden centres can create a sustainability plan
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Young horticulturists association formed
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) is a new group designed to bring together the under 35s of ornamental horticulture to facilitate collaboration, education and innovation. Source: Garden1
Glendoick Gardens' Ken Cox to launch sapling range
Cox said that, despite the Government’s drive for tree planting to combat climate change, garden centres sell few trees. Source: Garden1
David Austin Roses consolidates range
Britain’s biggest rose grower, David Austin, has cut its range by 30%. Source: Garden1
Ian Riggs joins coir company Southern Trident
Well-known industry figure Ian Riggs is now at.Southern Trident, a coir company aiming at the garden centre and grower market. Source: Garden1
IPM Essen partner country France growers remain positive about Brexit's impact
French growers say the UK market will stay important for them despite the financial and red tape barriers of Brexit. Source: Garden1
Growing Media Ireland expects peat extraction to restart
Following a recent change in Irish law through a high court ruling, commercial peat extraction now requires planning permission in addition to a licence. Source: Garden1
Garden Centre Association tackles enviromment
New GCA president Mike Burks has spoken about environmental issues at the Association’s conference in Bristol. Source: Garden1
Garden Centre Association tackles environment
New GCA president Mike Burks has spoken about environmental issues at the Association’s conference in Bristol. Source: Garden1
Dominic Lacey to leave Floranova after 22 years’ service
Floranova managing director Dominic Lacey has announced that he will be leaving the company to take up a new challenge outside of the ornamental industry. Source: Garden1
Klondyke Group acquires Garden Wise Plant and Garden Centre in Dumfries
The Klondyke Group has unveiled the acquisition of Garden Wise Plant and Garden Centre in Dumfries, Scotland. Source: Garden1
More New Year garden centre movers revealed
Tong Garden Centre has strengthened its team with appointments in People and Culture and Warehouse Operations, among other recent movers in the industry. Source: Garden1
Evergreen Garden Care ups turnover after acquisitions
Results in the year to 30 September 2019 show the impact of buying Roundup, Tui and Pokon. Source: Garden1
The great outdoors takes centre stage at RHS Flower Show Cardiff 2020
The RHS Flower Show Cardiff will celebrate its 15th anniversary from 17-19 April 2020, with this year’s theme focusing on Visit Wales’ Year of the Outdoors campaign. Source: Garden1
Squire’s Garden Centres reveal 2020 trends
Squire’s Garden Centres has revealed their top three gardening trends for 2020: gardening for wildlife, wellbeing, and the world. Source: Garden1
