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Darlac announces cutting tools distribution deal with Blue Diamond
Darlac, majoring in cutting tools, has secured a distribution deal with garden centre retail chain Blue Diamond. Source: Garden1
Horticulturists plan mercy missions to Ukraine – plea made for industry to get involved
Gardening Express is sending aid to Ukraine after the outbreak of war with Russia, with Thompson & Morgan supporting the online business to get help to refugees. Source: Garden1
Politicians visit Scottish growers to hear labour woes
Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has visited three horticulture businesses in Perthshire to hear about the impact immigration reforms are having on the workforce. Source: Garden1
HTA ponders sustainability
The HTA says Government funding can help make the horticulture industry greener. Source: Garden1
Farm shops take £1.4bn annually
Britain’s farm shops generate £1.4 billion in sales nationally, employing 25,000 workers, new research shows. Source: Garden1
Provender Nurseries to discuss how importing plants will affect businesses
Hosted at Provender Nurseries by the North Thames Committee, the event will cover all aspects of importing plants and how this will affect businesses. Source: Garden1
Homebase launches spring collections
Homebase’s spring/summer outdoor living ranges 2022 launch on 2 March. Source: Garden1
B&Q see 300% spike in fence demand after storms
Storm Eunice caused at least £360 million of damage in the UK, while Dudley and Franklin added to the damage from 14-21 February. Source: Garden1
B&Q sees 300% spike in fence demand after storms
Storm Eunice caused at least £360 million of damage in the UK, while Dudley and Franklin added to the damage from 14-21 February. Source: Garden1
New research could mean more flavour at less cost for consumers
Vertical Future’s new research reveals how a 400-year-old spinach plant could be the game-changer for UK consumers. Source: Garden1
Peace rose for Ukraine
Order peace roses on your next Planet Gardening & Harkness Roses delivery and it will donate 100% of the sale proceeds to charities supporting the people of Ukraine. Source: Garden1
Inflation hits gardening harder than other sectors
Prices are rising – and gardening is seeing higher inflation than most non-food sectors. Source: Garden1
Peter Seabrook Eulogy
Horticulturist Howard Drury gave a eulogy at Peter Seabrook’s funeral on 24 February. Source: Garden1
Garden centre changes name twice in a week
A newly bought garden centre has had its name changed twice since its takeover this month. Source: Garden1
Peat 'town hall' planned
At short notice, the Growing Media Taskforce is e hosting a Town Hall for growers to discuss the issue of peat, and the peat consultation. Source: Garden1
Peat 'town hall' planned UPDATED
At short notice, the Growing Media Taskforce is e hosting a Town Hall for growers and retailers to discuss the issue of peat, and the peat consultation. Source: Garden1
Monty Don defends 'woke' anti-peat social media
Supporting peat-free gardening is not “an anti-woke attack on individual choice and liberty” says TV gardener Monty Don. Source: Garden1
February garden centre sales up despite storms
Despite Storm Eunice and Franklin garden centre sales were up in February, although online sales are settling after doubling in early 2021. Source: Garden1
Mourners pay tribute at Peter Seabrook’s funeral
Peter Seabrook’s funeral was held in Chelmsford on 24 February 2022. Source: Garden1