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A fire has been reported at a Cornwall grower. Source: Garden1

A fire has been reported at a Cornwall grower. Source: Garden1

London-based start-up, Sproutl has let suppliers know they are winding down operations “because the company is facing the rising costs and economic uncertainty of the macro environment”. Source: Garden1

Changes made to Government legislation on how UK organisations can prepare for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Source: Garden1

Perennial, the charity for people in horticulture, is offering a home for rent within its community housing for retired horticulturists near Cambridge. Source: Garden1

Seven garden centre group Otter Nurseries had a successful year to 2 January 2022. Source: Garden1

The combined 61-centre group refurbished and integrated centres as lockdown restrictions eased in 2021. Source: Garden1

Snaizeholme has 250 acres of upland peat bog which the Woodland Trust is looking to restore as a part of its project in the area and B&Q has donated £50,000 to the project. Source: Garden1

Durban High Court in South Africa has heard about the death of two British botanists believed to have been killed and eaten by crocodiles while hunting for seeds. Source: Garden1

Giant veg records are being broken this autumn as garden centres and shows Source: Garden1

Visitors to Batsford Arboretum near Moreton-in-Marsh can now visit a newly refurbished cafe. Source: Garden1

Crocus is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of the subscription box Mind, Body & Soil and the plant identification app SmartPlant. Source: Garden1

As the country’s direction for environmental policy continues to make headlines, the John Lewis Partnership has doubled down on its pledges to protect and restore nature with a new biodiversity plan. Source: Garden1

T&M names star seeds for 2023. Source: Garden1

In 2021, the Essex-based online garden retailer reported sales 6% less than the previous year, when there was “exceptional” growth during lockdown. Source: Garden1

A new Europe-wide awareness campaign is calling on gardeners and others to prevent the spread of invasive alien (or non-native) species. Source: Garden1

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation support students studying Horticulture at UK colleges and universities and working with the Blue Diamond group of garden centres based in the Channel Islands, the charity have scholarships available for students who can demonstrate their passion, interest and potential in the horticulture industry. Source: Garden1

Garden goods importers are finding market conditions difficult after the value of sterling’s fell to $1.12, having dived to $1.07 after the Government’s mini budget on 27 September. Source: Garden1

In line with its ongoing commitment to raising awareness of good health and wellbeing in the industry, Perennial, the charity for people in horticulture, has referred 70 people for physiotherapy since launching its free service last year. Source: Garden1

Former GCA Inspector and garden centre consultant Ian Boardman has died. Source: Garden1