The HTA launches ‘Plants Near Me’
The HTA has launched the plantsnearme.hta.org.uk, allowing the public to find local growers and garden centres that are offering home delivery. Read more
The HTA launches ‘Plants Near Me’
The HTA has launched the plantsnearme.hta.org.uk, allowing the public to find local growers and garden centres that are offering home delivery. Read more
Rose Festival returns for a 3rd Year - virtually
Peter Seabrook, The Sun’s Gardening Editor, is launching the third Rose Festival week in The Sun on 18th April to run virtually from the 20th – 28th June, supported by Roses UK and Whartons Garden Roses. Read more
Port costs threaten LOFA members with closure
Containers of garden furniture, delayed by the Coronavirus lockdown in China, are arriving in the UK as retailers are closed leaving LOFA members facing crippling demurrage and other costs. Read more
BHETA boss accuses major retailers of commercial bullying
BHETA has stepped in to defend DIY, housewares and garden suppliers as multiple retailers seek to extend trading terms by 90 days in these exceedingly challenging times. Read more
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The AIPH joins the appeal for help from Governments
The AIPH says a significant proportion of ornamental horticultural producers are likely to go out of business during 2020. Some governments do not understand the specific threats facing them. Read more
RHS Garden Bridgewater opening moves to May 2021
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) announces today that the opening date for RHS Garden Bridgewater has been postponed to Tuesday 11 May 2021 due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
David Domoney takes on role of Patron for Greenfingers Charity
TV gardening personality, David Domoney, has recently been confirmed as the Greenfingers Charity’s newest Patron. The role will see David support the charity’s work in building magical and therapeutic gardens for life-limited children in hospices across the country. Read more
Covid-19 update Tuesday 7th April
Current Coronavirus topics ask should garden centres be classified as essential retailers and are retailers paying their suppliers? Plus an update on the Furlough process and a petition. Read more
Fire at Johnsons Garden Centre
Fire broke out at Johnsons Garden Centre near Boston on Sunday, causing smoke to billow above the site. Read more
More companies, including one from China, sign up for PATS Telford
More companies are signing up to exhibit at PATS Telford, including a pet product supplier from China. Read more
Rainbow of Hope from Scottish growers
Garry Young, his family along with other key horticulturists in the Scottish plant industry created this amazing symbol of hope. All the 27,000 plants were going to waste and this was one last chance to bring a little bit of happiness and hope. Read more
B&M closes 49 stores, temporarily
B&M has decided to close 49 stores temporarily in light of current trading conditions out of a total 656 in the UK. Read more
