Work starts on 40,000ft extension to Selby GC
Work has started on an extension to Selby Garden Centre in Yorkshire that is too small to be profitable. The additions will more than double its turnover. Read more
Work starts on 40,000ft extension to Selby GC
Work has started on an extension to Selby Garden Centre in Yorkshire that is too small to be profitable. The additions will more than double its turnover. Read more
Westonbirt Arboretum buys Silk Wood House
Forestry England and the Friends of Westonbirt have added to the National Arboretum for the first time in nearly 200 years by buying the next door Silk Wood House. Read more
September sales fell 1% in GCA garden centres
September sales were 1% down on last year according to the latest figures published by the Garden Centre Association. Read more
Garden centres hit by Bonmarché administration
As many as 20 garden centres could be affected by the Bonmarché administration at the end of last week. Read more
Facebook is best for Garden centres
Garden centres should focus on Facebook first… The HTA marketing conference delivered advice and some great links to free resources. Read more
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Kyle joins the Plant Health Professional Register
A Production Manager at one of the UK’s leading nurseries based in Hereford has successfully completed a competency exam to become an Associate on the Plant Health Professional Register. Read more
GIMA expands its autumn Knowledge Exchange Workshop schedule
GIMA’s Knowledge Exchange Workshop autumn schedule is hotting up with the return of the Negotiation Skills and Sales Development Planning sessions. Plus, last chance to book! Read more
Sara to sleep out in aid of homeless charity
A Despatch and Stock Controller at one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries in Hereford will take part in a sleep out next month to help raise money for a homeless charity. Read more
Help shape the future of our industry apprenticeships
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has launched a major review of apprenticeships for Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in England and the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is now encouraging its members to have their say through an online consultation. Read more
BALI Chalk Fund’s top award presented to Writtle student
George Truss, a student of BALI Training Provider college Writtle University College, has been awarded the BALI Chalk Fund's National Landscape Student of the Year Award 2019. Read more
Owners hope Syon Park will reopen in 2020
Northumberland Estates hopes to re-establish trading from Syon Park Garden Centre as soon as is feasible. Wyevale closed the site last month. Read more
How can environmental solutions & sustainable applications advance commercial horticulture?
If you’re a student with a passion for ‘green’ horticulture you may be the right candidate to apply for the £1,500 John Gibson Environmental Scholarship. Read more
