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Garden centres hit the market
Several garden centres are for sale after the season ended. Source: Garden1
Garden shows begin to fell the pinch
Last weekend’s Malvern Autumn show was a success “in these difficult and uncertain times” but some exhibitors saw more “careful” spending. Source: Garden1
Garden shows begin to feel the pinch
Last weekend’s Malvern Autumn show was a success “in these difficult and uncertain times” but some exhibitors saw more “careful” spending. Source: Garden1
Not so scary small pumpkins at Halloween expected after heatwave
Growers say pumpkins are smaller than usual this year because of the summer heat and drought. Source: Garden1
Defra explains future border control plant import model
Selaine Saxby MP has asked Defra what steps it is taking to help ensure that UK garden centres and tree and plant growers are able to trade effectively once the Border Control regime is implemented. Source: Garden1
More Companies House results
New 2021 and 2022 data is in at Companies House. Source: Garden1
YPHA signs up 300th member
The Young People in Horticulture Association has passed the 300-member mark. Source: Garden1
Latest garden centre results show 2021 25% uplift
New Companies House figures from three garden centre groups saw an overall 25% uplift in 2021. Source: Garden1
Record year for Stiga
STIGA Group has seen its sales in 2021 rise by 9% above the European market average. Source: Garden1
Defra updates on grower drought aid as hosepipe bans remain
Bim Afolami MP asked Defra what steps it is taking to support (a) farmers and (b) food producers in Hitchin and Harpenden constituency with extreme temperatures. Source: Garden1
Blue Diamond updates in Ukraine donations
Blue Diamond has thanked customers and staff who helped to support the relief effort in Ukraine by buying Peace roses. Source: Garden1
Veg grower sees lockdown boom slow +14 more Companies House results
In 2021, financial results from the horticulture sector are coming in. Source: Garden1
Veg grower sees lockdown boom slow +14 more Companies House results UPDATED
In 2021, financial results from the horticulture sector are coming in. Source: Garden1
Garden centre for sale as owners struggle to fund development
A garden centre with planning permission is for sale. Source: Garden1
Garden centre plans to move
Whitakers Garden Centre, in Prescot, Merseyside, is to move out of the the town centre. Source: Garden1
British Retail Consortium cites gardening as inflation driver
The BRC said non-food inflation rises have been “driven by DIY, gardening and hardware products” which, as heavier items, have been harder hit by rising transport costs. Source: Garden1
Retail nursery strives for peat-free bedding and mulls over 2023 price changes
Pershore College Garden Centre & Nursery is working on going 100% peat-free. Source: Garden1
