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Poundbury Gardens began its 10th anniversary celebrations on 1 March with a cake cutting ceremony in The Engine Room Restaurant. Source: Garden1

Home Retail Group has divested its DIY/garden centre arm Homebase, now owned by Australian group Wesfarmers following 99.3 per cent of shareholders voting in favour of the move. Source: Garden1

Garden centre propery agent Gilbert Evans has said owners considering expanding “should be mindful of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)”. Source: Garden1

Darlac has launched four tools for the “serious gardener”. Source: Garden1

Overall shop prices reported deflation of 2.0 per cent in February from 1.8 per cent in January. Source: Garden1

Wyevale Garden Centres’ Bridgemere Nurseries is working with breeders to make sure “new and exciting” varieties of rhododendron and azalea are available to the UK market in the coming years. Source: Garden1

Vale Royal Horticultural (VRH) emphasised the unique selling points of its UK-based primula breeding as it showcased experimental and commercial varieties at Pershore College last month. Source: Garden1

At the recent Tillington Group spring meeting, members celebrated breaking through the £200m+ turnover barrier. Source: Garden1

At the recent Tillington Group spring meeting, members celebrated breaking through the £200m+ turnover barrier. Source: Garden1

Part of Woodcote Garden Centre on Oxfordshire could be knocked down to be replaced by nine houses. Source: Garden1

Prince Charles’ Gloucestershire residence is to host a festival including a plant fair and talks at up to £200 a ticket. Source: Garden1

Gardeners, birdwatchers, sportspeople and recreational anglers are being called on to help protect the UK from the threat of invasive non-native species, Minister for Biosecurity Lord Gardiner has announced as he launched Invasive Species Week (29 February-6 March). Source: Garden1

Yankee’s new ranges are suitable for Mothering Sunday, says the brand, which is widely available in garden centres. Source: Garden1

Almost half of people have never seen a hedgehog in their garden, according to a BBC Gardeners’ World survey. Source: Garden1

A British Retail Consortium report says rising costs because of the National Living Wage and the new apprenticeship levy could mean 900,000 job cuts by 2025. Source: Garden1

Aggregates manufacturer and distributor Kelkay has made new additions to its Borderstone paving range. Source: Garden1

HOTBIN composting has been acquired by UK expanded foam moulder DS Smith Foam Products. Source: Garden1

Thompson & Morgan has found its own Incredicrop fertiliser is the best feed for tomatoes after assessing more than 140 tomato varieties at its Suffolk trial grounds last summer. Source: Garden1

The HTA technology conference has tackled apps, lighting and security, stock control, customer loyalty and EPoS at the event in Solihull on 24 February. Source: Garden1

Plans for a horticultural industry garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 are gathering momentum with nearly 60 companies signing up to contribute to what will be an industry first. Source: Garden1