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Darlac announces cutting tools distribution deal with Blue Diamond

Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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

Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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

Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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

Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022

The HTA says Government funding can help make the horticulture industry greener. Source: Garden1

Farm shops take £1.4bn annually

Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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

Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022

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

Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Homebase’s spring/summer outdoor living ranges 2022 launch on 2 March. Source: Garden1

B&Q see 300% spike in fence demand after storms

Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2022

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

Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2022

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

Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2022

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

Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2022

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

Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

Prices are rising – and gardening is seeing higher inflation than most non-food sectors. Source: Garden1

Peter Seabrook Eulogy

Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

Horticulturist Howard Drury gave a eulogy at Peter Seabrook’s funeral on 24 February. Source: Garden1

Garden centre changes name twice in a week

Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2022

A newly bought garden centre has had its name changed twice since its takeover this month. Source: Garden1

Seabrook in pictures

Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2022

Source: Garden1

Peat 'town hall' planned

Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

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

Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

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

Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

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

Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022

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

Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2022

Peter Seabrook’s funeral was held in Chelmsford on 24 February 2022. Source: Garden1

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