http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/display.asp Latest news, information, jobs and comment from garden centres, landscapers, nurseries and suppliers of plants and garden product in the UK. en-uk gb@gardenforum.com Thu 11 Mar 2010 11:36:48 GMT The repercussions from the coldest winter for 30 years will become quite marked if the weather doesn’t pick up in the lead up to Easter. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2260 Thu 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Having failed to hit the unrealistic target of reducing peat consumption in 2010 by 90%, the government has announced a new target that all compost for the amateur gardener should be entirely peat free by 2020. There is also to be a consumer awareness campaign. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2259 Tue 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Defra has given the go-ahead for controlled release of a psyllid the scientists believe will provide a natural control for Japanese knotweed. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2258 Tue 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The HTA National Plant Show’s new website - www.nationalplantshow.co.uk - is now live enabling visitors and exhibitors to keep up to date with all the latest news and information. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2257 Mon 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Doff Portland has strengthened its balance sheet with new funds from private equity and has strengthened its management team. This will enable the company to build its presence in the market over the next five years. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2256 Mon 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Garden centres are invited to check their entries on www.GardenCentreguide.co.uk a directory of UK garden centres to be launched at Easter. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2255 Fri 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vandals have caused £30,000 of damage to Coblands Nursery in Tonbridge. Polytunnels were ripped and irrigation stolen. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2254 Fri 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Health experts have called for better warning labels on potting compost after three cases of legionnaire's disease in Scotland were said to have been linked with the use of bagged compost. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2253 Thu 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The banks have taken control of Global Garden Products (GPP), the maker of Mountfield and Stiga mowers and garden machinery. This ‘wipes out’ the equity held by the 3i Group. See more... http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2252 Thu 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The HTA has objected to a scheme of seasonal tariffs announced by Southern Water that proposes to charge 6% more for water used in the summer months and 2% less for the rest of the year. See more… http://www.gardenforum.co.uk/mips/gforumnews/detail.asp?recno=2251 Tue 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT