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Dutch plant inspection rate increases hit exports to UK
The impact of KCB rates on potted plants, both indoors and outdoors is hitting Dutch exports to the UK. Source: Garden1
Peer seeks UK Government support for Northern Ireland peat strategy
Ulster Unionist peer Lord Rogan has invited the UK Government to “play an active part” in the implementation of a new Peatland Strategy for Northern Ireland. Source: Garden1
South East water companies publish drought plan
Water Resources South East (WRSE) – Thames Water, Southern Water, South East Water, SES Water, Portsmouth Water and Affinity Water.- have published a draft plan to help maintain supply. Source: Garden1
Irish Government plans support for small scale peat harvesting
The Irish Department of Agriculture have announced a series of actions to support Irish horticultural growers who are dependent on peat. Source: Garden1
Biodigestate – the late Peter Seabrook's last article
The late Peter Seabrook, who died on 14 January, visited biodigestate company Natura Grow in Cambridgeshire in on 12 January, showing his characteristic thoroughness when researching an article – this is what he wrote. Source: Garden1
New products launched at Harrogate Christmas and Gift Show
The event, which is being held in person, showcases Christmas product to garden retailers. Source: Garden1
Further tributes for the late Peter Seabrook
Further tributes have been sent to Horticulture Week after Peter Seabrook died on 14 January aged 86. Source: Garden1
Further tributes for the late Peter Seabrook UPDATED
Further tributes have been sent to Horticulture Week after Peter Seabrook died on 14 January aged 86. Source: Garden1
The late Peter Seabrook could be celebrated at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
The RHS is looking into a celebration of Peter Seabrook’s life at Chelsea Flower Show and Hyde Hall after the gardening writer, broadcaster and campaigner died aged 86. Source: Garden1
Tributes pour in for Peter Seabrook, who has died aged 86
Peter Seabrook has died aged 86 and the gardening world has begun paying tribute to a great horticulturist. Source: Garden1
Peter Seabrook dies aged 86
Peter, who leaves behind two children and two grandchildren, suffered a heart attack at his home in Chelmsford, Essex, on Friday. Source: Garden1
Deco-Pak found guilty of corporate manslaughter
Garden centre aggregates supplier Deco-Pak has been found guilty of corporate manslaughter after a worker was crushed to death by a robotic packing arm. Source: Garden1
Groceries Code Adjudicator launches 2022 survey
Groceries Code Adjudicator Mark White is seeking information from food producers about their experience of working with the large retailers. Source: Garden1
RHS U-turn on compostable 'plastic' bags
After banning compostable plastic bags earlier this week, the RHS has changed its mind after pressure from nurseries. Source: Garden1
Garden centre sales rise in 2021 but possible 'headwinds' loom
Total garden centre sales for 2021 were +23% from 2020 and up 36% from 2019, finds the HTA, but there are warning about the year ahead. Source: Garden1
Homebase increases profit and like-for-like sales
Homebase (UK and Ireland) Holdings turned over £835m in the year to 27 December 2020, according to new accounts. Source: Garden1
Jim Kelly dies aged 84
Durston Garden Products is extremely saddened to announce the passing away of its much-loved sales agent, James (Jim) Kelly, who died in late 2021, aged 84 years. Source: Garden1
Peter Hunt retires from MorePeople
Some 21 years after co-founding MorePeople with Guy Moreton, Peter Hunt has retired from the business. Source: Garden1
