The HTA says the Chancellor’s emphasis on ‘upskilling’ the workforce does not go far enough.  Urgent government action is needed to address the lack of colleges and seasonal labour rules.

UK growers and retailers are being asked to join Peter Seabrook and become involved in the UK Floral Fantasia growing trials at RHS Hyde Hall.

B&Q’s new Colchester store is one of its largest stores to open in the last decade. It combines instore shopping missions with digital fulfilment.

September is the first month that garden centre sales have fallen since last winter according to the GCA.  This is predominantly due to a fall in lower sales of plants and gardening goods.

BHETA is updating members on the implications of the latest information from Government on the timing and scope of the proposed Offensive Weapons Act (OWA). The proposed legislation affects the sale of bladed items in the housewares, DIY and garden sectors.

For those who want the best. Look no further than the Founders Legacy Series of Wood Fired Pellet Grills by Louisiana Grills®.

The results from the People’s Choice Calendula vote 2021 are in. Calendula officinalis ‘Neon’ and Calendula officinalis ‘Candyman Orange’ were voted the most popular varieties by visitors to RHS Garden Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire and RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex.

Following a very successful Glee, and a significant increase in customer numbers the company is in the process of implementing FIVE new robotic packing lines across their FOUR production sites, to facilitate the Company’s rapid growth.

Popcorn Kitchen is the perfect example of an ambitious small food & drinks disruptor who’s discovered that its steadfast commitment to small batch production, best-in-class all-natural ingredients, head-turning flavours and eye-catching gifting formats resonates with this most appreciative of small producer audiences.

LifestyleGarden® highlights the change it is trying to bring to people’s lives across the globe by supporting organisations like Plastic Bank, and how retailers can make a difference through responsible decisions about both their plastic usage and the products they choose to carry.

Agent wanted for Stormafit Ltd.

Quinton Edwards are delighted to be able to offer to the market this attractive and successful plant centre which is set in a beautiful location.

Glasshouses and/or land wanted for horticultural use in the Hertfordshire, North London or surrounding areas.

Alexander Mackie Associates are delighted to offer to market this long established profitable landscaping and grounds maintenance business having a turnover of circa. £660,000.00 for Y.E. 31st March 2021.

Looking to buy a garden centre possibly with a cafe ideally Cheshire or Greater Manchester area.

Landscape supplier Green-tech has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director.

The new site is now live, offering retailers with a wealth of useful content and material to help drives sales of poinsettia both in-store and online throughout the 2021 festive season.

Eight members of staff have been promoted internally at wholesale plants and sundries supplier Provender Nurseries in response to a review of the company workforce.

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is hosting a webinar for all UK housewares, DIY, garden and small electricals suppliers on the implications and preparations required ahead of the forthcoming plastic packaging tax legislation which comes into force in April 2022. 

Exciting opportunity for new Garden Project Manager. This new role will see a dedicated, passionate and experienced individual help the Greenfingers Charity to realise its ambitious plans to create even more much-needed garden spaces at hospices throughout the country.

Rainbows for the NHS, Mary Poppins and the natural world are among this year’s new Christmas display themes at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, Castle Gardens in Sherborne and Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester.

British Garden Centres group takes exclusive sponsorship of the national Christmas campaign, Illumination Street for a second year. The campaign motivates the nation to brighten up their front gardens with the spirit of Christmas.