Blue Diamond has launched an online fashion shop.  It will be followed next week by Christmas going live.  

The NHS Contact Tracing App is now live. Garden centres should download the QR code to display at entrances.  We also summarise the Winter Economy announcement.

HTA says extending CBILS repayment terms to 10 years will be helpful to growers. Keeping VAT in hospitality to 5% will help garden centre catering. But it presses Government to keep garden centres open.

UPDATED Thursday morning… The BBC reports that restaurants without an alcohol licence will NOT need to provide tables service.  The HTA is cautious saying It looks like the rules are evolving.

The HTA says the new Covid restrictions for hospitality could present real difficulties for the industry given such little notice.  Also, some issues need urgent clarification.

Neudorff, manufacturer of environmentally friendly products for plant care and natural gardening, will enter the finals in the category "Transformation Resources".

Delishops and Speciality & Fine Food Fair continues to facilitate the growth of the independent food & drink sector.

One of the UK's leading commercial nurseries, Johnsons of Whixley is celebrating a record-breaking year within its Garden Centre Sales Division.

Introducing the Greenman Garden Tool Lawn and Bow Rake.  Like all the tools in the Greenman range these stylish and well-made rakes will provide you with many years of faithful service.

Zest 4 Leisure launched a range of products at Glee Gathering and were delighted to win the award for the best overall new product as well as winning three best in category prizes for growing containers, landscaping and leisure and entertaining. 

We are looking for a site for a plant nursery in any area of uk considered.

On behalf of retained clients, we are actively seeking a garden centre in Central Scotland. Ideal Turnover circa £1 million plus.

Plant sales of Begonia ‘Sweet Spice^TM Bounty’ have been donated to the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) to support students studying horticulture in the UK.  

Kindwood, the UK's most sustainable wood fuel brand brand is looking for sales agents to help grow the business into new regions and sectors who believe in experiences and sustainability.

Glencrest Seatex Ltd, holding Company for Katie Blake Garden Furniture, are looking for a good well-connected Agent for the North West of England.

The Society of Garden designers has announced Horatio's Garden as its new charity partner for the SGD Awards 2021.

Alexander Mackie Associates Ltd. are delighted to announce the sale of Ribblesdale Nurseries.

On 15th September 2020, the AIPH brought together an impressive line-up of expert international industry speakers to share experiences of the impact of COVID-19

The UK’s leading manufacturer of sustainable composite decking and cladding Composite Prime, has launched a free, online training programme for labouring professionals to become accredited installers of the brands luxury decking products.

Former Nestlé Senior Commercial Manager, Sarah Dwyer will work with the team at Tong  to deliver a new Food Hall experience that will create at least 10 new jobs.

Simpsons in Inverness has closed its café after 2 kitchen staff tested positive for Coronavirus.  The rest of the garden centre remains open.

A sensibly designed and refurbished space for displaying the full range of Wildlife World products to trade representatives has been constructed on site to create a safe and personalised experience.