RHS Awards the Highest Honours in Horticulture

RHS medal for Tim Briercliffe as six worthy recipients are awarded the highest honours in horticulture, the Victoria Medal of Honour and the Elizabeth Medal of Honour. Read more - members only

Tim Briercliffe

Kingfisher margins hit by higher costs

Kingfisher profits fell in the year to end of January 24, although sales at B&Q and Screwfix grew.  B&Q e-commerce sales increased by 21.5%. Read more - members only

Garden centres making news locally

Latest garden centre news includes the latest from flood damaged Waterside, rebuild at fire damaged Grosvenor, the closure of Ravensworth and the opening of Findon Vale. Read more - members only

Outlook looks troubled for retailers

Credit insurer tells GIMA suppliers the warning signs to look for when a retailer might be at risk of insolvency. Insolvencies are expected to increase this year. Read more - members only

source: Xenia Broking

RHS disease ranking highlights top 10 gardening problems in 2023

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has published its annual disease ranking, revealing the top ten problems for gardeners in 2023. Read more - members only

Apple scab

HTA urges PM to intervene urgently before BTOM changes

The HTA has written to PM Rishi Sunak, warning of the risks to Environmental Horticulture from changes in the Border Target Operating Model that are due on 30th April. Read more - members only

Dobbies strenghtens finance team

Dobbies has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Wass as Chief Financial Officer. Read more - open to all

Jonathan Wass, Dobbies CFO

Dutch flowers in St. Peter’s Square in Rome at Easter

Dutch flowers will transform in St. Peter’s Square in Rome into a hugely colourful spectacle during the Holy Mass celebrated by the Pope. Read more - members only

HTA forecasts a challenging spring

Wet February sees modest market growth, but the HTA is expecting a challenging Spring. Read more - members only

How being more environmentally sound grew Christmas sales

GIMA hears how the drive by the Gardens Group for Christmas displays that are more environmentally sound than anyone else's has lifted sales and won awards. Read more - members only

A garden centre café that’s half way to Paradise

Regional garden centre headlines feature thefts from Tates, a sustainability award, a surrender of unwanted knives and a garden centre café that’s half way to Paradise. Read more - members only

Strictly Blue Diamond at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool

760 staff and suppliers glammed up and danced Strictly at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool as Blue Diamond confirmed it has become Britain's biggest group and revealed its top performers. Read more - members only

Alan Roper celebrates best large garden centre award with the Newbridge team

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