Business
Deepdale joins forces with Smits Tree Nurseries
Currently in advanced talks, Smits Tree Nurseries is to take a major shareholding in Deepdale Trees to provide the market with an even stronger and more comprehensive service.
Worth a read
Redressing the lack of collective nouns for trees
With his debut book, Ewan Fenelon, a 22-year old ecologist invents colourful collective nouns for trees, which he hopes will become part our everyday vernacular
Business
Peter Beales acquired by Bells Horticultural
Family-run, Bells Horticultural has announced the acquisition of the celebrated Peter Beales Roses business.
Business
National Garden Gifting Scheme is rebranding
The National Garden Gifting Scheme brand is being refreshed to remain competitive within the gift card market.
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Regulation
Landmark EU law will see 20% of land and sea restored by 2030
Despite months of deadlock and fierce protests, the European Union passed the landmark nature restoration law on the 17th of June, aiming to restore 20% of EU land and sea by 2030.
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.
Business
Elho: The journey to 100% recycled products
Dutch producer of sustainable flower pots and accessories, achieved their goal to produce all their products from 100% recycled plastic – their impressive sustainability journey merited further investigation.
Business
Garden trade resilience despite extreme weather
Comprehensive market update report for December 2023 and full-year state of trade review by the The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA).
Product Launch
Mark Lane introduces Invisible Creations’ New Garden Grab Rail Range
Supported by Mark Lane, Invisible Creations, the manufacturer of functional grab rails launch their new range, aimed at transforming garden accessibility for all.
Product Launch
New garden tools on UK market: AMES
Launched at Glee 2023, the new American gardening tool brand AMES is coming to garden centres across the UK.
Business
Wyevale Nurseries returns to retail tree market
Unveiled at last week’s HTA National Plant Show, Wyevale Nurseries launches their first collection of trees for retailers after a 15-year absence from the market
Events
Claire Austin’s Celebration of Flowers
Marking 25 years of her award-winning plant nursery, Claire Austin celebrates with a packed 5-day event featuring leading expert speakers.
Events
Charm personified: The Royal Windsor Flower Show
At the behest of their charming Show Director Alex Denman, I attended last weekend’s Royal Windsor Flower Show for the first time on behalf of thedirt.news, and was immediately smitten….
Awards
Potr Pots winner of GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
Creators of the world’s first flat-packed, self-watering planters, Potr Pots has been announced as the winner of this year’s GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
Wildlife
Researchers develop hedgehog safety test for robotic lawnmowers
Researchers develop hedgehog safety test for robotic lawnmowers to the end of a possible certification scheme of ‘hedgehog-friendly’ mowers to help protect the endangered mammals.
Plants
We’re not using the correct grass in lawns
According to David Hedges-Gower, the Chairman of the Lawn Association we don’t use the correct grass seed for lawns in the UK.
Careers
The YPHA ‘Launch Success Challenge’
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) introduce their first accelerator programme, the Launch Success Challenge.
Business
GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund is now open for applications
A celebration of grassroots development and innovation, the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund provides an annual grant of up to £6,000 to help launch innovative, never before seen products for the gardening market.
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
Events
New date for 2024 Glee confirmed
Following market-wide feedback and insight, the annual trade exhibition will take place in September to better serve its retailer and supplier community