What is happening at Wyevale Garden Centres?
Following recent rumours and reports about the preformance and funding of Wyevale, Gardenforum talks to major suppliers and people close to the company and gets a better understanding of what is happening. Read more
First ever ‘Hedgehog Housing Census’ launched to help popular UK garden residents
Today, 15 August 2017, the first ever national Hedgehog Housing Census has been launched by Hedgehog Street, a nationwide campaign set up by wildlife charities the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), to help combat the ongoing decline in native hedgehog population numbers. Read more
London’s Garden Bridge project is abandoned
The project to build a Garden Bridge over the river Thames has been abandoned, officially, following the Mayor of London withdrawing his support. Read more
Stephen Pickering Rest in Peace
Stephen Pickering passed on away on 9th August after a brave fight against cancer surrounned by his family. A burial service will be held to celebrate his life and all are welcome. Read more
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Society of Garden Designers announces new Vice Chair
The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has appointed Sarah Morgan MSGD as its new Vice Chair working alongside SGD Chair, Philippa O'Brien MSGD. Read more
It’s all smiles as Squire’s donates plants to White Lodge Centre
Squire’s Garden Centre in Chertsey has donated over £200 worth of bedding plants, hanging baskets, herbs, seeds and compost to their charity of the year White Lodge Centre, which supports disabled people of all ages in Surrey. Read more
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Interview with Glee’s keynote speaker, Nick Bailey
Nick Bailey talks about his experience in the horticultural industry, what continues to inspire him about gardening and many other topics in this interview.
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Simon Fraser appointed to HTA Board
Simon Fraser, Managing Director of Ben Reid & Co in Aberdeen, has been appointed to the HTA Board. Read more
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Barton Grange begins construction of £8m leisure venue
The Barton Grange Group has started the construction of its £8m leisure development to be built alongside its award-winning garden centre at Brock on the A6 near Preston. Read more
Bunnings names its first Homebase conversion in the South West
Two more Homebase stores to be converted as Bunnings pilots, bringing the total to 10. The latest include Weston-super-mare and Harlow. Read more
GCA Ruxley Rose finalists announced
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced the names of the finalist garden centres in its Ruxley Rose competition. The 20 centres all received top scores in the spring bedding and hardy nursery stock categories from the GCA's spring inspections and have now been put through for autumn judging. Read more
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Greenfingers charity receives donation from Haskins Garden Centres
The green-fingered team at Haskins presented Greenfingers charity with a cheque to mark their most recent donation of £12,002.37. Read more
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