Huge benefits from small changes to SWP scheme
The HTA has called for an extension to the Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme (SWP) to include plant and tree growers to support the industry in the short term. Read more
Huge benefits from small changes to SWP scheme
The HTA has called for an extension to the Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme (SWP) to include plant and tree growers to support the industry in the short term. Read more
Haskins promotes long-standing staff member to Operations Director
Ben Harrison has been promoted to Operations Director of Haskins Garden Centres after 12 years with the family business. Read more
Diverted Christmas containers highlight a perfect storm
As The Times reports massive container ships carrying Christmas stock being diverted to Rotterdam, garden suppliers fear massive inflation and continuing delays next year. Read more
Red Shepherdess to judge Britain’s best Christmas tree
Red Shepherdess Hannah Jackson will be the celebrity judge of this year’s competition to find the best Christmas tree in Britain, with the winner providing the tree for No10 Downing Street. Read more
BALI asks members to pledge mental health support
The British Association of Landscape Industries is launching a mental health initiative, focusing on the often-overlooked importance of mental health support in the landscaping and horticulture sectors. Read more
A day of activities as Green-tech supports World Mental health Day
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. Green-tech has long since been committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and provides its staff with the tools and opportunity to talk confidentially to one of several trained mental health first aiders. Read more
EU proposals fail to address NI plant barriers
The HTA says recent proposals from the EU to do not appear to resolve the issues faced by NI growers and retailers sourcing plant stock from GB. Read more
The Newt in Somerset to sponsor RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Th RHS has announced that The Newt in Somerset will be the new headline sponsor of the Chelsea Flower Show and the Charity Gala Preview for the next four years. Read more
From compost bags to Plaswood® furniture
A trial scheme for the collection of used compost packaging will see the material turned into recycled plastic furniture from Plaswood®, a Berry Global product. Read more
Green-tech helps grandmother achieve goal of growing 5000 trees
Landscape supplier Green-tech frequently donates products for worthy causes, so when Grandmother Janet WIlloner contacted the team to ask for their help with her ambitious plan, they were happy to provide compost, grit, and fertiliser. Read more
Notcutts resume redevelopment programme after 2020/21 pause
Sales down and profits up during the pandemic, reports Notcutts as it resumes garden centre improvements including a multi £m redevelopment at Oxford. Read more
The biggest gardening army since “Dig for Victory."
Garden centres, suppliers, growers, and gardeners are being called on to play a part in supporting the RHS Planet Friendly Gardening Campaign. Read more
