Marketing
‘Misleading’ EasiGrass advert banned
The Advertising Standards Authority banned Easigrass advert on the grounds the marketing materials misled consumers over supposed green credentials of plastic grass
Awards
Sprint team BNG research short-listed for Vice Chancellor’s Research Engagement Award
The Sprint team established themselves as a centre of excellence for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) research and building a strong network of stakeholders.
Charity
British Garden Centres raises over £15,000 for Garden Re-Leaf Day
In support of Garden Re-Leaf Day, the annual event that raises funds for Greenfingers Charity, British Garden Centres managed to raise over £15,000.
Awards
Rosie Atkins, Charles Dowding, Chris Lane & Neil Lucas amongst those celebrated at the RHS People Awards
RHS People Award winners were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to horticulture and gardening at the awards ceremony in the Lindley Hall, London.
Regulation
Horticulture industry calls for urgent clarity ahead of ‘cliff-edge’ border changes
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture.
People
Dobbies Garden Centres appoints Jonathan Wass as their new CFO
The UK garden centre retailer, Dobbies announces an update in their senior leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Wass as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Business
Endsleigh Garden Nursery ceases trading
After 60 years trading in West Devon, grower-retailer Endsleigh Garden Nursery has shut its gates for the last time.
Products
GIMA Awards entries open for 2024
Now open for entries, the GIMA Awards recognise excellence in new product development, marketing initiatives and export achievements over the past 12 months.
One to watch
Thomas Pearson of Tom’s Yard
The talent behind Tom’s Yard, importer of hand-made beautiful garden pottery from Crete, Tuscany and since recently, the UK.
Business
Invest in land & trees rather than carbon credits
Forestry specialist, Jon Lambert of Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group is urging investors to buy land and trees rather than artificial and intangible carbon credits.
Wildlife
New platform for keen wildlife friendly businesses & gardeners
This week saw the launch of The Wildlife Garden Directory, a cunning platform to link keen wildlife gardeners and professionals in their quest to create and maintain a wildlife garden.
Gardens
London Open Gardens 2024
London’s private, secret and little-known gardens across the city will be open for the duration of one weekend.
Tourism
Keukenhof 2024 opens today
The famous flower exhibition, Keukenhof, opens its doors today – exactly 75 years after it first opened for the public.
Media
Plants for free by Carol Klein: new strand on Gardeners’ World
Carol Klein will be presenting a new strand on Gardeners’ World about plant propagation.
Charity
Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial
New addition to the ‘Plants for Perennial’ collection to raise vital funds for Perennial.
Media
The Pocket Garden Makeover
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The One Show launch a garden makeover contest to win an expert transformation of a small outdoor space.
Business
Garden centres face a challenging spring
Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the HTA comments on February garden centre performance and outlook for spring.
Business
State of the German horticultural industry
Despite a reduction in energy costs and inflation, the german horticulture industry continues to be hampered by diminished consumer demand and confidence.
Business
February garden centre sales proved disappointing
The wettest February on record dampened enthusiasm for gardening purchases suggests the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report.
Business
The Farewell Flowers Directory
To help people find more natural and seasonal funeral flowers, Gill Hodgson and Carole Patilla have launched The Farewell Flowers Directory
