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Government peat ban consultation response delayed for six weeks
The consultation, which opened on 18 December 2021. ended on 18 March and responses should usually be published within 12 weeks of it closing. Source: Garden1
International Garden Centre Association conference attracts 200 so far
After two years of absence, garden retailers can finally meet again at the IGCA 2022 Congress in Amsterdam. Source: Garden1
Environment Agency calls on sports industry to support Plastic Free July campaign
The sports sector is being invited to mark Plastic Free July (1 to 31 July) with a ‘kick plastic out of sport’ social media campaign. Source: Garden1
Westland's FloPro Can-Can wins Glee best product award – full list of winners
Glee, which takes place this week (28 – 30 June, NEC Birmingham) saw more than 300 entries entered in 12 categories, Source: Garden1
B&M sales fall
B&M’s figures for Q1 2022/23 show a group revenue decline of -2.2% on a constant currency basis but with an improving trend during the quarter. Source: Garden1
Evergreen Garden Care refill and compost bag stations to be extended
Evergreen is extending trials of projects to reduce plastic use in garden centres. Source: Garden1
Henry Bell adds new products to its offering
Henry Bell has launched new 2022/23 Wild Bird Tables and has expanded its wild bird care range with the brand-new Solar Collection. Source: Garden1
First Franchise introduces green energy experts at Glee
First Franchise has introduced J&B Hopkins, green energy experts, to the industry at Glee 2022. Source: Garden1
Bakker bankruptcy trustee answers creditor questions
By judgment of the Court of Amsterdam on 24 May 2022, Bakker International B.V. D/B/A Bakker.com was declared bankrupt. Source: Garden1
Who do you recognise in Perennial''s naked calendar?
The 2023 Perennial Naked Gardeners calendar is presented by The Grubby Gardeners. Source: Garden1
Clothing sales make a comeback in May amid falls in gardening product sales
Clothing was one of the top selling categories at garden centres across the country in May (2022) according to the latest Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report. Source: Garden1
Blue Diamond to create show garden for RHS Hampton Court show
The Blue Diamond Group’s Beautiful Abandonment show garden for RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will feature plants grown at its own nursery. Source: Garden1
Qwickhose wins 2022 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund prize
Source: Garden1
Garden show scam warning
The Association of Event Organisers is warning about industry event exhibitor scams. Source: Garden1
Garden centre aims to be carbon neutral by 2026
Tong Garden Centre has appointed Steph Bates to lead an agenda that incorporates sustainability, people, nature recovery and community. Source: Garden1
Garden centre group annual trading up 20.5%
The 22-centre Klondyke Group has had its best year eve, according to new accounts. Source: Garden1
Defra avoids using the term when questioned on artificial grass
Paul Blomfield MP asked Defra if it has taken steps to encourage individuals and organisations not to use artificial grass. Source: Garden1
Evergreen Garden Care expands ‘kinder to nature’ Clear™ product offering
To respond to growing consumer demand for greener gardening, as well as responding to its commitment to more sustainable and natural solutions, Evergreen Garden Care (EGC) is extending its product offering across the recently launched Clear™ range. Source: Garden1
