Annabelle Padwick’s Seminars for GLEE announced
Life at No.27 has been announced as an official partner to GLEE 2019. Founder of Life at No.27 and National Growing for Wellbeing Week, Annabelle Padwick, will be an expert speaker at the show every day. Read more
Vitax appoints new area sales manager
Vitax is delighted to announce the appointment of a new area sales manager to cover customers across Avon, Wilts, Hants and Dorset following the retirement of Julian Goodhand earlier this year. Read more
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New report warns of pest threat from inported Christmas trees
A new report published by Grown in Britain is warning that Christmas trees imported from mainland Europe could be providing a pathway for new pests and diseases to enter the UK. Read more
Brian's lifetime in horticulture is just what the doctor ordered
Mr Fothergill's celebrated 60 years in horticulture for their Trials Manager Brian Talman at their August Press day with a presentation of an acer Shirasawanum Jordan in a premium pot with a personalised inscription. Read more
Peat use must be banned to hit zero-carbon targets says Veolia
It’s time to stop excavating our precious peatlands says the UK’s largest peat-free composter Veolia, claiming 'The damaging practice has continued to grow despite national targets to phase it out'.
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Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown marks 25 years since opening
The Ferndown senior management team joined Warren and his son, Jamie Haskins, Jamie’s wife and two daughters, to mark the occasion. Read more
Glee Connect app now live!
Introducing the Grip smartphone application to optimise retailer and manufacturer presence at Glee 2019. Glee Connect – the exhibition’s new AI-powered event ‘matchmaking’ platform for smartphones and desktops – is now live! Read more
WGC sells Bournville GC and transfers Swindon GC
Wyevale Garden Centres have sold Bournville Garden Centre to British Garden Centres. They will also transfer ownership of Swindon Hay Lane to the landlord in September Read more
BALI National Landscape Awards 2019 tickets now on sale
Tickets for this year’s BALI National Landscape Awards, the largest landscaping Awards ceremony in Europe, are now on sale. Read more
GCA members encouraged to do their bit to reduce plastic waste
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is encouraging its members to do what they can to help reduce the amount of plastic going to landfill. Read more
The Trouble with Garden Centres – ITV Thurs 22 Aug
Watch ITV Thurs 22 Aug at 7.30. Chris Choi investigates the sustainability of garden centres in 'The Trouble with Garden Centres’. Read more
Mr Fothergill’s raises £150,000 for charities and looks for growth
At yesterday’s open day Mr Fothergill’s revealed a strong performance from Darlac and that it is ready for further acquisitions. It also launched a sweet pea for next year's celebration of the sailing of the Mayflower. Read more
