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Mothers Day orders turned down because of supply problems from China
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GIMA awards tickets sell out
The 40th GIMA Awards (11 November, Celtic Manor Resort) has officially sold out. Source: Garden1
Syngenta UK sees -22% turnover fall plus 15 Companies House grower, garden centre and supplier results
Crop protection and seeds company Syngenta UK has seen an economic impact from the pandemic. Source: Garden1
Sustainability survey – what's most important to you?
Ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow in November and moves by horticulture businesses to go net zero, Horticulture Week asks what are your priorities to address carbon neutrality? Source: Garden1
BHETA data suggests rise in consumer home and garden interest is here to stay
The British Home Enhancement Association (BHETA) “is seeing a long term and permanent shift in emphasis towards the importance of enjoying private space, both indoors and outdoors”. Source: Garden1
What are the latest green horticulture packaging innovations?
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13 horticulture business new Companies House results show resilience during lockdown
Latest financial results show 2020 sales at garden centres, growers and suppliers generally coped well with the economic effects of the pandemic. Source: Garden1
Loyal garden centre staff rewarded for long service
Planters has held a big party for 300 staff and families from its three garden centres, with a carousel, disco and street food. I have also attached my speech for to extract some bits and pieces . Those that have worked 10 years get an engraved Spade, 15 a fork and more than 20 years a rake (they already have the spade and fork!). Source: Garden1
Can peat-free compost win new customers for garden retailers?
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Garden centre owner publishes book to highlight how plants and nature can aid recovery from depression and illness
Hannah Powell suffered burn out and was diagnosed with a Functional Neurological Disorder in 2009 and has now published a book called The Cactus Surgeon: Using Nature to Fix A Faulty Brain. Source: Garden1
September garden centre sales up despite petrol crisis
Garden centre sales continued on their upward trajectory in September. Source: Garden1
Petrol shortages hit horticulture business
Fuel shortages have caused a slowdown in trade. Source: Garden1
Why is the UK tougher than the rest of the world on peat?
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Top 30 September stories at Horticulture Week – catch up on what garden industry leaders have been reading
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Top 20 air-purifying plants identified
Home insurers money.co.uk can reveal the trendiest houseplant to own that will improve air quality this autumn is the Philodendron with 1,732,679 hashtags on Instagram. Source: Garden1
Supply problems for horticultural sundries from China increase
Supply of horticultural sundries sourced from China have ongoing problems as factories are reducing hours of closing to cut emissions and save power. Source: Garden1
Greenfingers plans big £2m challenge
Children’s hospice gardens charity Greenfingers has updated on its activities. Source: Garden1
Burgon & Ball see sales uplift after RHS Chelsea Flower Show BBC TV appearance
Demand for Burgon & Ball’s popular Razor Hoe has seen a “huge” increase, following an appearance on the BBC’s TV coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Source: Garden1
Changing tastes drives dramatic changes to gardening demographics in the UK
Online gardening marketplace Sproutl has released new insights based on research on how evolving tastes in the kitchen are changing the face of British gardening. Source: Garden1
