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Britain’s towns and cities have the potential to support an urban agricultural revolution that would help meet the dietary needs of a growing population, boost the nation’s health and well-being and reduce reliance on imports, a new study reveals. Source: Garden1

Latest planning applications at garden centres, nurseries, gardens and landscape developments are all now in one place. Source: Garden1

The American Society for Microbiology has published a study stating compost and compost-enriched soils may contain high concentrations of A. fumigatus spores. Source: Garden1

Four-centre Milton Keynes-based Frosts accounts for the year to 31 July 2021 show improved results. Source: Garden1

An MP has questioned Defra and the Department of Education about ornamental education and its role in environmental targets. Source: Garden1

Tong Garden Centre has trebled the area of the kitchen that prepares dishes for its in house restaurants. Source: Garden1

Office for National Statistics figures show retail sales suffered their worst December decline on record, a 3.7% fall month-on-month, after 1% growth in November. Source: Garden1

Office for National Statistics figures show retail sales suffered their worst December decline on record, a 3.7% fall month-on-month, after 1% growth in November. Source: Garden1

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Crimple Garden Centre has invested £4m to create a 20,000 sq ft food hall, incorporating a 160-seat restaurant and creating 60 jobs. Source: Garden1

Homebase has revealed the 2022 trends that are “going to be everywhere this season”. Source: Garden1

As Defra’s peat consultation continues, the HTA says a peat ban is not needed. Source: Garden1

The jury in the trial of a garden centre supplier company director accused of manslaughter by gross negligence has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Source: Garden1

Garden centre prices are “often an afterthought, with 34% of people not noticing the price at all’ a report has found. Source: Garden1

The packaging manufacturer’s in-house design team are developing new packaging formats adding new packs to their ‘ready-to-post’ and plug Plantpac range. Source: Garden1

Choice Marketing members are celebrating the completion of their best year ever with a huge interim rebate of over £2m+, being paid out to its members prior to Christmas. Source: Garden1

Hillier Garden Centres has taken over the site previously known as Ducks Hill Garden Centre in Ruislip, north London. Source: Garden1

Defra says it will look at peat import bans and recommits to banning peat in horticulture. Source: Garden1

A new garden centre and coffee shop will be opening near Lincoln this January 22. Source: Garden1