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Wyevale Garden Centres says it has identified the “affordable, accessible and easy-to-grow Chelsea favourites that gardeners can readily introduce to their outdoor space this summer”. Source: Garden1

Wyevale Garden Centres has sold Worthing Ferring to Cobbins Nursery, which will continue to run the site as a garden centre. Source: Garden1

Outdoor & Cycle Concepts’ CVA proposal has been approved by 97% of creditors. Source: Garden1

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EFSA has updated its assessment of the risks posed by Xylella fastidiosa to plants and crops in the European Union. Source: Garden1

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Good gardening and outdoor living sales helped Kingfisher UK & Ireland total sales rise by 5% (like-for-like +3.4%) and B&Q UK & Ireland sales by 2.8% (like-for-like +2.8%) reflecting “stronger weather-related performance” benefiting like-for-like sales by +6%. Source: Garden1

The 20 year old garden centre Great Amwell in Ware will be completely renovated by Smiemans Projecten. Source: Garden1

Bayer released a statement defending the weedkiller glyphosate in reaction to a jury verdict in favour of the plaintiffs in the case of Pilliod v. Monsanto. Source: Garden1

Bayer has defended weedkiller glyphosate in a statement following a jury verdict in favour of the plaintiffs in the case of Pilliod v. Monsanto. Source: Garden1

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Outdoor living and composting feature in the list. Source: Garden1

The RHS has released the shortlist for its new product competition. Source: Garden1

On behalf of owner Edward Tarbatt, Gilbert Evans has completed negotiations with outdoor clothing retailer Trespass for a 4,500 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease on the former Bridgford Garden Centre site, Nottingham. Source: Garden1

The Range has begun retailing what the home/leisure/garden chain is marketing as “the first 100% UK grown bedding plant selection, developed totally plastic-free”. Source: Garden1

The Range has begun retailing what the home/leisure/garden chain is marketing as “the first 100% UK grown bedding plant selection, developed totally plastic-free”. Source: Garden1

Mr Fothergill’s has added a range of seed collection packets in partnership with the RHS. Source: Garden1

RHS Wisley’s Welcome building will be opened on June 10 by Alan Titchmarsh with a bigger plant centre covering 5,000 sqm that will feature several specialist nurseries. Source: Garden1

Thompson & Morgan’s new seed range includes a zinnia as flower of the year and tomato as vegetable of the year. Source: Garden1

Be Plant Wise when planning a clear out of your garden, pond or aquarium, dispose of plants responsibly and don’t dump them in the wild, says Defra, as Invasive Species Week launches. Source: Garden1