Klondyke takes on Beverley Garden Centre
Klondyke Group has taken the lease of Beverley Garden Centre, which was closed by the Garden Centre Group after Christmas. See more…
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Byline: George Bullivant 02 Feb 12
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HTA seeks to soften impact of Hosepipe bans
There is a real possibility of hosepipe bans this spring, especially in the East and South East. HTA talks with government seek to soften their impact on gardeners. See more…
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Byline: George Bullivant 02 Feb 12
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Writing is on the wall for Busy Lizzies for the next 3 to 5 years
A leading nursery says the writing is on the wall for Busy Lizzies for the next 3 to 5 years or until there is a cure for Downy Mildew. Retailers are encouraged to sell alternative bedding plants. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 31 Jan 12
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Cotton Traders to open on more garden centres in 2012
Cotton Traders has a new MD. It plans to continue its garden centre expansion with 10 more stores this year. It will also extend its presence on motorway service stations. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 30 Jan 12
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Pets rescued from blazing garden centre
Despite a massive fire at Booths Garden & Pet Centre on Friday – click website to see the You Tube videos – scores of pets initially thought to have perished, were saved. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 30 Jan 12
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Hands to grab The Garden Centre Group?
The Sunday Times says that Terra Firma, controlled by Guy Hands, is about to enter exclusivity talks prior to buying The Garden Centre Group. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 30 Jan 12
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Scotts starts TV advertising on March 19
Scotts starts its TV campaign on March 19 with 5 different commercials. But Scotts think demand for new products may exceed production, in which case the adverts for Expand ‘n Gro and Roundup® Gel may have to be tailored. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 26 Jan 12
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Garden centres rush for new online training scheme
There has been a rush of garden centres to sign up for a new E-learning package to be launched this spring by the Garden Centre Association. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 26 Jan 12
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John Woods and Golden Acres announce online services
Two nurseries have launched online services for their customers. For John Woods it is a full online ordering system. For Golden Acres it is a complete plant list. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 25 Jan 12
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Barton Grange and Cowells named Garden Centres of the Year
Guy Topping was clearly delighted when Barton Grange Preston collected the trophy for the GCA 2011 Destination Garden Centre of the Year, beating last year’s winner Bents into second place. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 24 Jan 12
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