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In the year to 30 June 2021, Mr Fothergill’s Seeds upped turnover by £10m. Source: Garden1

After May’s freefall, online retail sales growth dipped just -2.3% Year-on-Year (YoY) in June 2022, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks online sales for 200 retailers – but gardening fared worst of all sectors, down more than -30%. Source: Garden1

A new Christmas company , Missus Knows Best Ltd (doesn’t she always)) is exhibiting for the first time at Four Oaks Trade Show this September . Source: Garden1

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New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from working with plants — even if they’ve never gardened before. Source: Garden1

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is hosting two webinars for its members on sustainability and catering this July 2022. Source: Garden1

Willemse France has taken over the e-commerce activities of Bakker.com from this July. Source: Garden1

Spear & Jackson upped turnover to £21.34m from £16.7m in the year to 30 September 2021. Source: Garden1

Lou Charnley founder of Charnley’s Home and Garden in Dalton on Furness, Cumbria, has died. Source: Garden1

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Three leading suppliers have reported large increases in turnover. Source: Garden1

A new report from TIAH, The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, reaffirms that more needs to be done to change young people’s perceptions of agriculture and horticulture if they are to pursue careers in the industry. Source: Garden1

Evergreen’ Miracle-Gro, sponsoring the RHS Allotment at Hampton Court from 4-9 July, says the ‘finger test’ needs to be promoted to ensure correct use of peat-frees as the UK moves away from peat-based composts. Source: Garden1

B&Q owner Kingfisher is committing to a new 2040 net zero target and an increased 60% Sustainable Home Products sales 2025 target. Source: Garden1

Ethoprophos, fenamidone, methiocarb, propiconazole and pymetrozine are no longer approved active substances in GB and all plant protection product authorisations have been withdrawn. Source: Garden1

Ethoprophos, fenamidone, methiocarb, propiconazole and pymetrozine are no longer approved active substances in GB and all plant protection product authorisations have been withdrawn. Source: Garden1

Christies, which sold Wyevale Garden Centres in 2018/19, says most enquiries for garden centres are from outside the industry. Source: Garden1

The Blue Diamond Group has a show garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (4-9 July), and a display of its own brand Fryer’s Roses and selling area in the Festival of Roses Marquee. Source: Garden1

Glee 2023 (27-29 June) moves from four to five halls of the NEC. Source: Garden1

Jessie’s Kitchen has closed the doors at its café and is no longer trading at all in Jessie’s, garden centre or farm shop in Broughty Ferry, Dundee. Source: Garden1