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GCR 23/05/2023
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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…
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Features
GCR 23/05/2023
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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…
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Associations
GCR 23/05/2023
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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…
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Community
GCR 23/05/2023
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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…
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Community
GCR 22/05/2023
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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…
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Business
GCR 22/05/2023
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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…
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Chains
GCR 19/05/2023
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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…
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Features
GCR 16/05/2023
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How environmental responsibility is influencing the design of garden centres
In a world where sustainability and environmental responsibility are becoming must-meet requirements for discerning consumers, it is in all businesses’…
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Chains
GCR 15/05/2023
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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…
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Business
GCR 15/05/2023
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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…
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Associations
GCR 12/05/2023
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GCA confirms regional award meetings
The Garden Centre Association has revealed the dates for its summer regional award meetings when members will find out who…
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Business
GCR 11/05/2023
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Choice Marketing reaches 48 garden centres
Choice Marketing has announced the addition of another new garden centre to the Group, Bay View Garden Centre in Carnforth.…
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Community
GCR 10/05/2023
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Wyevale Nurseries scoops Plant Healthy Certification
Wyevale Nurseries has been awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the third year running. Production…
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Features
GCR 09/05/2023
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An interview with… GCA CEO Peter Burks
Peter Burks – who took over as chief executive of the Garden Centre Association towards the end of 2022 –…
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Business
GCR 09/05/2023
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British Garden Centres revamps e-commerce store
British Garden Centres has revamped its new e-commerce store “to service nationwide gardeners’ demand and capitalise on the ever-growing online…
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Community
GCR 04/05/2023
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MP visits Knights Garden Centre to hear of regulation impact
Sir Paul Beresford MP met with the HTA and Knights Garden Centre on Thursday to discuss policy issues impacting the…
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Community
GCR 04/05/2023
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Greenfingers Charity officially opens garden at Haven House
Greenfingers Charity has announced that the Reflective Garden at Haven House Children’s Hospice in Essex is now officially open. The…
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Features
GCR 02/05/2023
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How can you grow your garden centre online?
With CGI visuals, says Alexandre de Vigan, CEO of Nfinite
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Associations
GCR 01/05/2023
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HTA report shows “significant decline” in UK peat usage
Initial results from a new report produced by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and members of its specialist group, the…
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Community
GCR 01/05/2023
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HTA announces 2023 Grower of Year Awards
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced its 2023 search to find the UK’s best growers. Following its launch last…
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