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Putting biosecurity front and centre
The demand for high-quality pest and disease-free plants is higher than ever. Recent figures show that plants provide an annual value of £15.7bn to the…
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A heritage collection
Towards the end of the summer last year, the UK’s second-largest garden centre chain and the National Trust announced the start of an exclusive five-year…
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Environmental horticulture group briefs dozens of MPs at Chelsea
The Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable Group (OHRG) has welcomed a record number of parliamentarians at its annual breakfast briefing at the…
GCA’s April barometer figures show “encouraging” sales increase
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for April 2023 have revealed food hall/farm shop and catering…
Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers appoints new trade manager
The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers has appointed Susan Fairley as its trade federation manager across Gardenex, PetQuip and…
Haskin’s Wilson recognised in Global Barista of the Year competition
Haskins Garden Centres’ Michaela Wilson took third place in Costa Coffee’s Global Barista of the Year competition. Wilson, who works…
HTA sounds warning on future trade border plans
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has called for the Government to postpone the implementation of Border Control Posts by at…
Rosebourne rebrands as Hillier acquisition progresses
The Rosebourne garden centres at Aldermaston, Weyhill and Hampton-in-Arden have undergone some significant changes following their merge into the Hillier…
HTA secures “critical” cost-saving commitment for EU plant passports
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has secured an extension to the easement allowing GB Plant Passports to be affixed to…
Squire’s steps up sustainability commitment
Squire’s Garden Centres has announced a number of changes in its bid to reduce its carbon footprint and drive to…
HTA calls for “realistic” transition to peat-free in Scotland
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set out a detailed response to the Scottish Government Consultation on ending the sale…
RocketGro agrees partnership with River Cottage
RocketGro has announced it is now the exclusive provider of compost to River Cottage HQ, supplying Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s famous smallholding…