Garden Centre Retail – October 2015 issue
Garden Centre Retail – October 2015 issue
News centre: Mary Berry at Wisley, seeds in space, and a round-up of the industry?s latest news
Association news: The HTA appoints its new president; GCA releases barometer of trade results
Going undercover: Liz Dobbs offers innovative ways to rejuvenate your house plant offer
Coming into style: Kevin Waters adapts his Glee tour of visual merchandising to suit the calendar year
The future of garden centre design: Mike Still says ?experience? and ?lifestyle? will gain importance in retail structure, look and layout
Centre fit for a gardening legend: Des O’Neill outlines the work that went into the recent refurbishment of Percy Thrower’s Garden Centre in Shropshire
From the ground upwards: Malcolm Scott on the transformation of Garson Farm Garden Centre in Surrey based on its location and history
Let’s hear it from: John Schofield and Lisa McCormack, co-owners of Battersea Flower Station, on engaging with the community and building a loyal customer base
Baked in Berwick: Lynda Murray on the logistics of selling home-made produce at England’s most northerly farm shop ? Berwick Garden Centre
Plant focus: Buyer Tim Jacobs predicts what will get tills ringing in the coming year
Glee pictorial: We take a look at the highlights from Glee 2015
South West Growers Show: Our overview of the foremost commercial horticultural event in the West Country
Product news: Halloween, Helleborus and the latest offerings
How to sell seeds & bulbs: Geoff Hodge on how you can make the most from this hugely profitable and vital market
Seeds & bulbs: From new ranges to bags and stands
Artificial grass: The latest offerings for open spaces
Outdoor cooking: Sizzling offers for when the sun shines
Trading with: Garden Centre Retail talks to Chris Marsden-Jones, business development manager at Swan Retail
Staff room: Shining a light on three industry personalities
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