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Latest figures for the 12th annual and expanded HortWeek Top 200 Garden Centres show the uplift caused by the pandemic in 2021. Source: Garden1

Liz Truss is new Prime Minister and the industry has reacted as Defra secretary of state George Eustice could find his job under threat. Source: Garden1

Liz Truss is new Prime Minister and the industry has reacted as Defra secretary of state George Eustice could find his job under threat. Source: Garden1

With the peat ban confirmed for 2024, Dalefoot Composts is preparing for gardeners to fully embrace peat-free, and will be highlighting the premium quality and sustainability credentials of its unique compost range. Source: Garden1

The last week in August was slightly across England as a whole compared with the previous week, according to new Environment Agency reporting. Source: Garden1

The John Lewis Partnership has revealed the latest insights into the consumer trends of 2022 with the release of its annual How We Shop, Live And Look report. Source: Garden1

Summer holidays boost hospitality and leisure in August, as retail and international travel are impacted by cost of living squeeze. Source: Garden1

Hillier has announced its September initiative for its charity partner, Abby’s Heroes. The charity supports children receiving cancer treatment and their families who come under the care of the Piam Brown and the Teenagers and Young Adults wards at the University Hospital Southampton. Source: Garden1

Bord na Mona has decided to close The Greener Gardening Company. Source: Garden1

Sarah Cook and Simon Carvill-Biggs of FRP Advisory, have been appointed Joint Liquidators of Adrian Hall Limited, garden centres in Feltham, Middlesex and 181-189 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London. Source: Garden1

In the year to 30 November 2021, a three-garden centre group achieved turnover gains of up to 30%. Source: Garden1

A drought has been declared across South West England with Bristol, Somerset, south Gloucestershire, Dorset and parts of Wiltshire have been moved to drought status. Source: Garden1

Plants Galore has announced it will be giving away £25,000 worth of garden plants following the recent drought and cost of living crisis which has for the retailer caused a slow down in sales. Source: Garden1

Dobbies garden centres has opened a branch of the national pet care provider at its Chesterfield store. Source: Garden1

Source: Garden1

Garden centres will be able to sell peat for two more seasons, HortWeek has confirmed. Source: Garden1

A garden centre has had a end of business tenancy notice from its landlord. Source: Garden1

More than 220 participants from 17 countries are attending the IGCA conference in the Netherlands. Source: Garden1

The top 12 sellers in August in the growing media category include half peat-based and half peat-free mixes. Source: Garden1

TV gardener Monty Don wants the horticulture industry to stop using all peat now, after Defra announced a retail ban from 2024. Source: Garden1