Regulation
Ten weeks to critical border shift
Just ten weeks before the UK government’s planned switch-off of the Place of Destination (PoD) system on 30th April, when Border Control Points (BCPs) are set to become operational.
Business
Hard landscaping topped garden centre January sales
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report for January 2024 showed that outdoor projects are on the up, with good sales of hardy plants, seeds and bulbs (February 2024).
Business
Garden retail industry shows resilience despite recession
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) market update shows that despite economic recession, the garden retail continues to show some green shoots to kick off the year.
Awards
Arboricultural Association Awards: Nominations open for 2024
Nominations are open for 2024’s Arboricultural Association Awards, which celebrate arborists who go above and beyond in tree care.
Business
HTA celebrates 125 years
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) marked 125 years of dedicated support for UK Environmental Horticulture at the Garden Press Event.
Tourism
Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons retain their stars
Famous for its garden gastronomy, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons have managed to retain their two Michelin stars for 40 years this year.
Business
Building on the legacy: Bells Horticulture & Peter Beales Roses
Early February, Bells Horticultural announced their acquisition of the award-winning roses, British family business, Peter Beales Roses.
Business
Michael Gove visits nursery to discuss critical April border changes
Plants Limited welcomed the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP in Surrey to discuss concerns of the border changes.
Charity
BCGI: Disaster Recovery Fund for Jardín Botánico Nacional de Viña del Mar in Chile
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has opened a Disaster Recovery Fund to help rebuild the Jardín Botánico Nacional de Viña del Mar in Chile following the tragic wildfires.
Business
Dobbies launches outlet stores
The garden centre chain, Dobbies has launched two new outlet stores at its branches in Morpeth in Northumberland and Atherstone in Warwickshire.
Business
Cost of doing business in environmental horticulture
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set out clear asks to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Spring Statement 2024.
Business
Garden centre highlights extent of current retail crime and violence
Nathan Wilson from Blue Diamond Garden Centres appeared on ITV News, highlighting the retail crime crisis following the British Retail Consortium survey results.
Worth watching
Alison Crowther: The Woodcarvers Studio
A series of vignettes by film maker JP Davidson reveal true insight into Alison Crowther’s studio practices and culture.
Events
Industry, government and science work together to protect plant health
Defra, Fera Science Ltd and the Horticultural Trades Association meet for an interactive event highlighting the importance of biosecurity, plant health and industry collaboration.
People
Dobbies appoints new commercial director
The garden centre chain has appointed Andy Hannan as its new Commercial Director.
Business
Soaring retail crime crisis
The British Retail Consortium Crime (BRC) Survey shows a worrying 50% increase in levels of retail violence and abuse and total cost of crime to retailers doubled from the previous year.
Regulation
RHS comments on Government’s response to House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee Report
Disappointing, says the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to the Government response to the report by the House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee.
Worth a read
Millennials: route to business longevity for garden centres
Just as the rest of the economy, garden centres are facing challenges but now is a good time to reflect on the business to tune into market opportunities.
Regulation
HTA reaction to the Government Response to the House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee
A missed opportunity, says the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) to the disappointing Government response to the report by the House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee.
Media
Horticulture Careers Discovery Week
All the talks featured during the RHS Horticulture Careers Discovery Week held in January are now accessible to view.
