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Ten effective ways to push the ‘buy local’ message
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Crocus sustainability report shows peat and supplier plans
Online garden centre Crocus has spent the last six months preparing a sustainability report and will be updating it every year. Source: Garden1
Where are Britain's garden centres concentrated?
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Christmas tree market will remain in-store, says leading wholesaler
After online sellers reported early orders are 500% up, Needlefresh’s Christopher Hood said that internet sales remain a fraction of the market. Source: Garden1
Paradise Park brings in new gardener
The botanical gardens at Paradise Park, in Newhaven, East Sussex has appointed a new member of staff. Source: Garden1
Garden centre category profit margin data analysed
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August garden centre sales up 2%
Garden Centre Association member overall sales for the month of August were up by 2% when comparing 2020 with 2021. Source: Garden1
Rosebourne Weyhill garden centre wins canopy planning permission
Andover, Hampshire garden centre Rosebourne Weyhill has secured planning permission to increase its undercover retail and catering facilities with the extension of an outdoor canopy. Source: Garden1
Christmas tree orders up 500% as public fear shortages
Panic buying could spread from petrol to other sectors as lorry driver shortages hit deliveries. Source: Garden1
Free fuel giveaway at garden centre
Alton Garden Centre is giving away a free can of petrol with every set of garden furniture bought, in a novel bid to increase sales. Source: Garden1
Keter in community initiative
Keter has launched its ‘Community Connection’ initiative, hosting litter picking events in Banbury and Cornwall. Source: Garden1
NFU and BRC react to Government worker visa concessions amid petrol and food crisis as garden centre innovates to drive footfall
Petrol shortages caused by a lack of HGV drivers and potential food shortages have forced the Government to allow extra temporary visas for EU workers. Source: Garden1
Ten high-priority jobs to get outdoor sites ready for winter
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How did commercial horticulture get on at RHS Chelsea Flower Show?
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Klondyke completes Polmont garden centre redevelopment
Klondyke has completed redevelopment of Klondyke Garden Centre at Polmont near Falkirk in central Scotland. Source: Garden1
Melcourt appoints technical manager as peat-free interest grows
Victoria Wright has joined Melcourt in the newly created role of technical manager. Source: Garden1
