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RHS Wisley promotes houseplants as it eyes sustainable sourcing
RHS Wisley designed the houseplant studio at two weeks notice after a previous exhibitor at the six-exhibit Chelsea section pulled out. Source: Garden1
Blue Diamond plans show gardens for 2022 after 2021 success
The Blue Diamond Forge Garden was one of two artisan designs at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Source: Garden1
B&Q owner Kingfisher sees strong results
Half year results for the six months ended 31 July 2021 saw sales up 22.2% in constant currency, driven by “strong demand for home improvement across retail and trade channels”. Source: Garden1
Houseplant-sized peat-free block launched
For Peat’s Sake has a new product and is aiming at becoming a recognised brand emerging among the upheaval of the peat compost market. Source: Garden1
RHS Chelsea Flower Show – eight things to look out for
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Carbon Gold Wins Best Eco-Friendly Product Award
Biochar product supplier Carbon Gold won the Eco-Friendly Products Award in the 2021 Great British Growing Awards. Source: Garden1
Camden Garden Centre to open branch in Richmond
As urban garden centres boom, Camden is opening an outlet in Richmond upon Thames. Source: Garden1
Top Hollywood director Guy Ritchie set for RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels film director Guy Ritchie’s firm The Cashmere Caveman Co, Wild Kitchens, is launching the Wildtable a ‘brand new way to cook, gather and eat’, at Chelsea on 20 September. Source: Garden1
RHS Botanical Art and Photography show 2021 winners announced
The winners of the RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show have been unveiled as the show makes its return to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. Source: Garden1
Defra says cost of plant inspections is unknown
No assessment on the impact of plant inspection charges on garden centres has been carried out, Defra has admitted after delaying introduction of Border Control Posts by six months. Source: Garden1
Exemplary garden centre numbers pass 100
The Garden Centre Association has revealed that a record number of members have received Highly Commended awards after its annual inspections. Source: Garden1
North One/West Six garden centre to launch webshop at RHS Chelsea Flower Show houseplant display
Gourds and houseplants are two of the biggest plant groups at Chelsea this year and North One/West Six’s Houseplant Studio is showing off both. Source: Garden1
Dobbies Garden Centres to promote peat-free at Chelsea
Dobbies stand at Chelsea (20-26 September) will feature plants including Delphinium, Echinacea, Heuchera and Rudbeckia. Source: Garden1
10 horticulture developments you may have missed this week
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Retail sales returning to normality
Retail sales volumes fell by 0.9% in August 2021, following a 2.8% fall in July, according to the ONS. Source: Garden1
Christmas tree market update
Glee exhibitors have updated on the 2021 garden centre Christmas tree sales market. Source: Garden1
Wickes sees sales success
Revenue at Wickes has grown so much the DIY chain is issuing its first interim dividend after posting revenue growth of 22.4%t on 2019 levels (33.1% like-for-like) in interim results for the six months to 26 June. Source: Garden1
