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Keeping the new wave of gardeners engaged during the cost-of-living crisis
22/03/2023
Keeping the new wave of gardeners engaged during the cost-of-living crisis
Holly Daulby, founder of Honest Communications, explains how garden centres can keep customers gained in lockdown still engaged during the…
Hillier expands sponsorship at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
21/03/2023
Hillier expands sponsorship at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Garden centre chain Hillier has announced it will be supporting two show gardens at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live,…
HTA reveals horticulture growth strategy to Scottish parliament
20/03/2023
HTA reveals horticulture growth strategy to Scottish parliament
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) discussed the seven key ambitions of its new Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy with the…
Bents revealed as finalist in local business awards
20/03/2023
Bents revealed as finalist in local business awards
Warrington-based Bents Garden & Home has been announced as a finalist in the Best Retailer & E-Tailer category of the…
SBM Life Science launches new digital hub
20/03/2023
SBM Life Science launches new digital hub
The team behind Baby Bio has launched new digital platform Seezon to offer home and garden inspiration and advice. SBM…
Learn, network & discover sustainable products at Natural & Organic Products Europe
20/03/2023
Learn, network & discover sustainable products at Natural & Organic Products Europe
With the show just a month away, retailers across the nation are preparing their visit to Natural & Organic Products…
British Garden Centres expands plant production facilities
16/03/2023
British Garden Centres expands plant production facilities
British Garden Centres has let a large nursery production unit with the capacity to produce two million retail ready plants…
HTA says environment “missing” from Spring Budget
16/03/2023
HTA says environment “missing” from Spring Budget
Fran Barnes, chief executive of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), has praised the Spring Budget unveiled by the chancellor yesterday,…
Mr Fothergill’s gearing up for growth with Gen Z campaign
15/03/2023
Mr Fothergill’s gearing up for growth with Gen Z campaign
Seed company Mr Fothergill’s has announced plans to double in size over the next five years. CEO David Carey is…
British Garden Centres hosting series of fundraising events
15/03/2023
British Garden Centres hosting series of fundraising events
The UK’s largest family-owned garden centre chain will be running several events for Garden Re-Leaf Day on 24 March. …
One week until INDX Toy & Gift Show
08/03/2023
One week until INDX Toy & Gift Show
The INDX Toy & Gift Show is set to take place in one week, from 14-15 March at the West…
Venue announced for next year’s GCA conference
08/03/2023
Venue announced for next year’s GCA conference
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced that the location of its 2024 annual conference will be Cirencester in Gloucestershire.…
Hiller announces new plant introductions
08/03/2023
Hiller announces new plant introductions
Hillier Garden Centres has announced four additions to its nurseries for 2023, some of which will be exclusive to Hillier…
Wyevale Nurseries hosts Retail Forum for garden centre customers
08/03/2023
Wyevale Nurseries hosts Retail Forum for garden centre customers
Commercial nursery, Wyevale Nurseries, hosted its first Retail Forum with garden centre customers to discuss current market trends and to…
Sustainability whitepapers for retailers launched
01/03/2023
Sustainability whitepapers for retailers launched
Spring and Autumn Fair has partnered with global education hub Products of Change to create a set of five whitepapers…
Trade can “resume” following Northern Ireland Protocol
01/03/2023
Trade can “resume” following Northern Ireland Protocol
The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) welcomes parts of the deal struck between the UK and EU regarding the Northern Ireland…
UK horticulture calls on Chancellor for action on energy, water and trade
27/02/2023
UK horticulture calls on Chancellor for action on energy, water and trade
The Horticultural Trade Association’s letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget sets out clear ask for action on…
GCA calls for applications for scholarship award
23/02/2023
GCA calls for applications for scholarship award
Members of the Garden Centre Association are being asked to put forward their staff for the GCA Trust’s Dick Allen…
HTA hosts members of House of Lords at Garden Press Event
22/02/2023
HTA hosts members of House of Lords at Garden Press Event
In a first for the sector, the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) hosted members of the House of Lords’ special inquiry…
Best New Product announced at Garden Press Event
22/02/2023
Best New Product announced at Garden Press Event
Wool Pots picked up the prize for Best New Product at the Garden Press Event, held on 21 February at…