It is confirmed that Dobbies is to take over Johnsons of Boston, in Lincolnshire and will assume control on Monday 18^th April.

Hyve Group is to launch the Spring & Autumn Fair Online Marketplace, enabling the wholesale home, gift, and fashion business to trade throughout the year.

LATEST UPDATE RE: Longacres was forced to close its Shepperton Garden Centre at lunchtime today as a large fire blazed on neighbouring industrial land.

The latest relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions allows garden centres to open catering out of doors.  However, while some opened yesterday, others adopted a cautious approach.

Homebase has announced a trial with Next, opening six garden centres in Next stores, today, 12^th April.

It's all about convenient watering solutions this Summer.

Scotsdales Garden Centres has launched the new and unique Scotsdales Scan & Go app. This app allows customers to scan their products while shopping, and offers a quick and smooth checkout procedure.

Westland has launched a new range of plant foods which have been specially developed to ensure that gardeners get the very best from their prized plants and vegetables.

Desch Plantpak presents the latest edition of Colour Your Story. The number one colourful inspiration magazine where you can find, among other things, the latest trends, innovations, developments in the field of sustainability.

Ball Colegrave presents their first Spring Beauty Perennial assortment. This brochure highlights over 150 exciting perennial varieties from our extensive Lasting Beauty® range.

Large Polytunnel available for rent, small commercial or personal use. Located in the south east.

Clients have asked us to seek a pre-let on 4 acres of glass in North Kent, which should be ready early in 2022. Our Ref: 0302

0.5 acre of greenhouse or polytunnel area wanted for start up business located in Kingston, London. Willing to travel.

Nursery/Garden centre wanted anywhere in the UK.

Nursery/garden centre wanted to purchase. Any area of the UK considered.

Congratulations to Allensmore Nurseries who were recently voted as the Klondyke Group’s Plant Supplier of the Year for 2020.

Squire's Garden Centre Reigate has been presented this month (April 2021) with the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) award for completing the most GROW training modules last year (2020).

The RHS is encouraging the nation to celebrate the feel-good power of gardens for National Gardening Week, 26 April – 2 May 2021. The RHS is encouraging everyone to ‘Get Your Dose of Vitamin G’ by taking a few minutes each day to connect with nature.

The British Association of Landscape Industries’ own charity, the BALI Chalk Fund, has launched Chalk Fund Champions to help combat the industry skills gap.

Smart Garden Products came 74^th in the Sunday Times Profit Track 100 which charts the UK’s private companies with the fastest growing profits.

Katie, the daughter of company director Dan, announced last year she would like to join the family business in the autumn. She will obtain job experience at Durstons whilst working towards a recognised national qualification.

Before Bents Garden & Home can fully welcome Solving Kids Cancer as its 2021 charity of the year, it must say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped raise £16,477 for Once Upon a Smile.