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Director Paul Pleydell said: “The sector, despite the poor start to the season, is still focused on change with a positive and forward looking approach.” Source: Garden1

Ecogen’s recycling scheme has been taken on by Webbs of Wychbold, the Worcestershire garden centre company. Source: Garden1

Hillier is the last big nursery or garden centre group left at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and, with an unbroken run of 72 gold medals for its garden displays, says it plans to keep exhibiting after the May show for the foreseeable future. Source: Garden1

Following inaugural HTA chairman Chris Pateman’s departure in March after two months in the role, the Association will talk about a replacement in June. Source: Garden1

The last weekend of April saw sales fall again following a record weekend nationwide the week before, as garden centres looked forward to the “crucial” May bank holiday. Source: Garden1

B&Q has been working exclusively with Syngenta Flowers to develop a breed of busy lizzies that are resilient against Impatiens Downy Mildew, allowing gardeners to once again embrace the bright and bold blooms. Source: Garden1

An EU vote has banned the use of pesticides in order to protect bees. Source: Garden1

An EU vote has banned the use of pesticides in order to protect bees. Source: Garden1

As well as Dobbies Garden Centre, Divido now works with Webbs Garden Centre, Polhill Garden Centre and Tong Garden Centre. Source: Garden1

Hillier director Chris Francis says May bank holiday could see record garden centre sales. Source: Garden1

A plant health insurance scheme to compensate nurseries and retailers linked to the Plant Health Assurance Scheme could be launched. Source: Garden1

An idea for a plant health insurance scheme to compensate nurseries and retailers linked to the Plant Health Assurance Scheme has been raised following similar moves in Germany. Source: Garden1

Sales at Bunnings/Homebase in the third quarter were £211m, down 13.5% on the same period last year, with sales in the first three-quarters at £726m, down 14.7%. Source: Garden1

Homebase sales in the third quarter were £211m, down 13.5% on the same period last year, with first three-quarters sales at £726m, down 14.7%. Source: Garden1

A new scheme for recycling garden centre and retail nursery plastic tray and plant pot waste has led to a surge of interest but no sign-ups. Source: Garden1

Seeds company Mr Fothergill’s saw turnover rise 19% in the year to 30 June 2017. Source: Garden1

Seeds company Mr Fothergill’s saw turnover rise 19% in the year to 30 June 2017. Source: Garden1

Dobbies Garden Centres saw its highest ever sales over the weekend, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday (20-22 April) beating all historic records. Source: Garden1

Horticulture Week is delighted to announce the names of the outstanding businesses shortlisted for the Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018. Source: Garden1

Following the integration of Bosmere products to the Tildenet range, Steve Millington is leaving his role as sales director of Tildenet Gardenware. Source: Garden1