Government launches peat awareness campaign
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...
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Byline: George Bullivant 09 Mar 10
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Go-ahead for trial on knotweed predator
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...
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Byline: George Bullivant 09 Mar 10
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National Plant Show website goes live
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...
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Byline: The HTA 08 Mar 10
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New investors boost Doff Portland
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...
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Byline: George Bullivant 08 Mar 10
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New directory of UK garden centres
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...
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Byline: George Bullivant 05 Mar 10
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Vandals ravage Coblands Nursery
Vandals have caused £30,000 of damage to Coblands Nursery in Tonbridge. Polytunnels were ripped and irrigation stolen. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 05 Mar 10
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Bagged compost linked with cases of Legionnaire's disease
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...
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Byline: George Bullivant 04 Mar 10
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Banks rescue Mountfield and Stiga
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...
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Byline: George Bullivant 04 Mar 10
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Southern Water accused of imposing a stealth tax on gardeners
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…
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Byline: George Bullivant 02 Mar 10
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Tories promise to end the AWB
Growers, waiting nervously as independent retailers delay deliveries of spring stock, were cheered by news that the Tories would abolish the AWB. See more...
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Byline: George Bullivant 02 Mar 10
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