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Bosmere launch first new covers under Tildenet ownership
Bosmere have extended their range of PVC-free Modular Covers with the introduction of the new ‘Storage Box Cover’. Source: Garden1
Bosmere launches first new covers under Tildenet ownership
Bosmere has extended its range of PVC-free Modular Covers with the introduction of the new ‘Storage Box Cover’. Source: Garden1
Wildlife-lovers avoid pesticides to encourage minibeasts and birds into their gardens
New research has revealed that 60 per cent of British homeowners are making conscious efforts to encourage wildlife in their gardens and outdoor spaces, with more than half feeding wild birds. Source: Garden1
New Wild Garden book aimed at designers and seed suppliers
A new book shows how to understand and emulate the natural style followed by designers including Piet Oudolf. Source: Garden1
Mr Fothergill's create garden at Capel Manor College
Seed suppliers Mr Fothergill’s are working alongside Capel Manor College to create a wildflower woodland garden. Source: Garden1
Wyevale Cardiff introduces world's biggest selfie spade
Wyevale Cardiff hopes the quirky attraction, taken from a Theme Park build, will boost takings and the local economy. Source: Garden1
Pat Adams leaves GCA after 20 years
Long serving GCA administrator Pat Adams has left the association. Source: Garden1
RHS pushes "get fit" theme for National Gardening Week
The four RHS gardens are leading a “Get fit in the garden” campaign for National Gardening Week. Source: Garden1
Campaign group to lobby retailers again over glyphosate following Waitrose product withdrawal
Pesticides Action Network campaigns manager Nick Mole is writing to leading retailers again in an attempt to persuade them to follow Waitrose in taking glyphosate-based products such as Roundup off sale. Source: Garden1
Dimmock, Titchmarsh and garden centres back anti-skin cancer campaign
Charlie Dimmock and Alan Titchmarsh are joining a host of horticultural organisations in supporting ‘Watch Your Back!’; a new health campaign urging men to review their sun protection habits and get their backs checked regularly for the warning signs of skin cancer. Source: Garden1
Thompson & Morgan halve novelty plant prices for April 1
T&M’s April Fool this year is a gin and tonic tree, which will be followed by a vermouth vine and sherry cherry. Source: Garden1
Asda poll finds gnomes are out and solar lights are in
Plastic chairs are tacky but water features and veg plots are in, the poll found. Source: Garden1
New faces at BBC Gardener's World
BBC2 series Gardener’s World has found some new talent, as Roundstone and Burford get an airing on the show. Source: Garden1
Mild weather boosts sightings of small birds in gardens
The RSPB’s latest Big Garden Birdwatch survey has highlighted how warm winters make it easier for small birds to find food – and underlines the importance of bird feeders when the weather turns nasty. Source: Garden1
National Living Wage to come in tomorrow
From April 1, the National Living Wage (NLW) will officially become law, with workers aged 25 and over entitled to £7.20 per hour. Source: Garden1
National Living Wage to become law today
From today, April 1, the National Living Wage (NLW) officially becomes law, with workers aged 25 and over entitled to £7.20 per hour. Source: Garden1
Garden centres can beat supermarkets on meat
Tong Garden Centre’s 3/£10 meat deals are as good as Tesco on price, and are better quality, says the owner. Source: Garden1
Wyevale Garden Centres moves into children's events
The top 70 Wyevales will target families next month. Source: Garden1
Waitrose sees Easter horticulture sales up 10 per cent
Waitrose finance director Loraine Woodhouse has said total sales excluding fuel were up 20.7 per cent in the week to 26 March which was heavily influenced by the fall of Easter this year. Source: Garden1
Gardman stock availability at 99.4 per cent
Gardman’s stock availability guarantee means service levels are at an “all-time high”, says the company. Source: Garden1
