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Plantarium has released details of a raft of new varieties launching at the show in Boskoop, the Netherlands (24-27 August), including the British-bred hibiscus Magenta Chiffon: Source: Garden1

Recent results filed at Companies House by garden centres and nurseries show 2015 was a successful year in the sector. Farplants, the co-operative made up of five nurseries – Binsted, Fleurie, Walberton, Toddington and Star Plants – saw its sales increase from £18.15m to £19.06m in the year to 31 August 2015. Source: Garden1

The price of imported plants could rise by up to 10 per cent as garden centres restock this autumn following exchange rate falls post-Brexit influencing suppliers’ approach. Source: Garden1

But questions to be answered before growers invest on basis of more costly imports. Source: Garden1

Gardening grew by three per cent in current terms in 2015, leading to value sales of £3.9bn, thanks to an improving housing market and an increase in home ownership, according to the latest Home & Garden report by Euromonitor International. Source: Garden1

Unglamorous products such as aggregates can be given a makeover to entice customers to trade up and spend more money, according to retail business consultant Jane Lawler. Source: Garden1

Westland Horticulture’s most recent results show profit of £4.094m for the eight months to 30 August 2015, with turnover at £96.645m. Turnover for the previous full year was £106.424m, with profits of £4.903m. Staff numbers were 426, down from 475. Source: Garden1

Increasingly profitable trend being led by Kew and RHS. Source: Garden1

Garden Industry Manufacturers’ Association chief executive Vicky Nuttall says suppliers will be forced to pass on Brexit exchange rated-linked price rises to retailers. Source: Garden1

Garden retail service consortium Maryanne Stokes, has acquired a retail business called Luca’s Design, which trades as Luca’s Garden. Source: Garden1

Bord na Móna will expand its Growise growing media range and will launch the Growise brand in the fertilisers category at Glee this September. Source: Garden1

Mappleborough Green, Tong, Dalverton, Frosts and several other centres have added cafes, play areas, canopies and other features after MSC helped with planning consents. Source: Garden1

Mappleborough Green, Tong, Dalverton, Frosts and several other centres have added cafes, play areas, canopies and other features after MSC helped with planning consents. Source: Garden1

Wildlife World is launching a new range designed and created in partnership with wildlife cameraman and television presenter, Simon King OBE at Glee this September. Source: Garden1

An appeal by Mr E Roberts of Davenport Farm in Lancashire has had an appeal rejected for housing to be built on a former garden centre. Source: Garden1

Overall shop prices reported deflation of 1.6 per cent in July, from the 2.0 per cent decline in June, which is above the 12-month average of 1.8 per cent. Source: Garden1

John Lewis has seen a 41.5 per cent like-for-like uplift in sales in the week to 30 July. Source: Garden1

Notcutts Garden Centres turnover has risen from £63.75m to £67.76m in newly published accounts for the year to 29 February. Source: Garden1

The Westland Horticulture garden centre Rising Stars who have made it through to the final masterclass later this year have been announced. Source: Garden1

Gardening celebrity Jim Buttress has officially opened the Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening. Source: Garden1