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Leading garden retail Christmas product supplier updates on seasonal delivery challenges
Garden centres and suppliers say Christmas product supply could be tricky this season as suppliers work hard to source seasonal decorations ahead of what promises to be a busy end of year. Source: Garden1
Glee in June 'less helpful' for some horticulture exhibitors
Glee (14-16 September 2021) is moving to June 29-30 in 2022, which suits many exhibitors and buyers – but not everyone. Source: Garden1
Invasive plants for sale at garden centres, university research finds
University of Massachusetts Amherst research shows that 1,330 USA nurseries, garden centres and online retailers are offering hundreds of invasive plant species as ornamental garden plants, including 20 species that are illegal to grow or sell nationwide. Source: Garden1
Horticulture delivery prices set to rise in 2022
Leading horticulture haulier Bleach of Lavant have managed the 2020 lorry driver shortage but say prices must rise in 2022 so drivers can be retained. Source: Garden1
July consumer spending grows post-lockdown
Consumer card spending grew 11.6% in July compared to the same period in 2019, as the heatwave and easing of restrictions saw Britons make the most of their newfound freedoms. Source: Garden1
Ban garden pesticides petition reaches quarter of target
A petition from a professor calling for a ‘ban urban and garden pesticides to protect bees, other wildlife and human health’ has reached 23,408 signatures. Source: Garden1
TV gardener refreshes garden centre wellbeing plot
Bradford’s Tong Garden Centre’s Wellbeing Garden has been revitalised with a seasonal planting scheme. Source: Garden1
TV gardener refreshes garden centre well-being plot
Bradford’s Tong Garden Centre’s Well-being Garden has been revitalised with a seasonal planting scheme. Source: Garden1
Southern Trident gains organic approval and trials new products for Glee reveal
Southern Trident’s Coco & Coir range has been accredited with the Soil Association’s organic seal of approval. Source: Garden1
New head gardener appointed
The botanical plant houses at Newhaven’s visitor attraction and garden centre have seen the arrival of a new head gardener. Source: Garden1
Newhaven head gardener appointed
The botanical plant houses at Newhaven’s visitor attraction and garden centre have seen the arrival of a new head gardener. Source: Garden1
Retail value of horticulture set to rise in 2022 thanks to houseplants boost
Euromnitor International forecasts a £39m rise in the retail value of horticulture in 2022. Source: Garden1
Fire at Highlands garden product retailer
A fire at Tore, Ross-shire has been brought under control by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Source: Garden1
Garden industry suppliers concern over plastic packaging legislation
A recent survey of GIMA has members revealed the challenges faced by companies preparing for new packaging legislation over the next two years. Source: Garden1
Online plant sales up with August 35% rise forecast
Gardening Express owner Chris Bonnett says July sales were up 45% YOY and that the online plant sales market is set to remain strong. Source: Garden1
Peat-free houseplants introduced at garden centres
The first peat-free houseplants are filtering into mainstream garden centres. Source: Garden1
European horticulture trade show round-up and updated event listing
GrootGroenPlus is fully booked and has closed its registration period to ensure accommodation fits to the number of participants. Source: Garden1
