In This Issue
Plans to phase out the use of peat in the amateur horticulture sector
'Work with us to phase out peat use, protect the environment and safeguard the UK horticulture industry'
An Open Letter on the use of peat
Woodmansterne features in hit BBC2 show
Volume sales up by a whopping 28%!
12 page GIMA Awards Special in GTN November/December 2021 Issue available on-line
Huge growth for plant sales
Garden centre expands following nursery acquisition
Firmans Direct seek experienced Sales Agents
Dobbies Garden Centres rolls out EV charging
HTA statement on Seasonal Workers Scheme
Gardman is top of the pecking order
Value of partnership: LifestyleGarden and Eden Project
elho to extend its product range in 2022
Important takeover for family business Plantipp
Tong wins award for Christmas displays for fifth time
It’s the most jumperful time of year
Groves Nurseries spreads Christmas cheer
Christmas in the British Garden Centre restaurants
Perrywood Sudbury launches Christmas cheer campaign
Consumer confidence grows in lead up to Christmas
57 garden centres vie for Christmas Greatness in GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards
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Plans to phase out the use of peat in the amateur horticulture sector
Government seeking views on a ban of the retail sale of peat in horticulture by end of this Parliament

Plans to ban the use of peat in horticulture in England and Wales by the end of this Parliament were set out by the Government yesterday (Saturday 18 December) in an effort to protect precious peatland habitats and meet net zero targets.

 

The consultation closes on 18th March and can be found online at this link...

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'Work with us to phase out peat use, protect the environment and safeguard the UK horticulture industry'

As Defra and the Welsh government launch their ‘Ending Retail Sale of Peat in Horticulture in England and Wales’ consultation, the UK horticulture industry highlights collaboration as the key to solving the issue of peat-use..

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An Open Letter on the use of peat

The undersigned feel there should be a much more open debate on the peat in horticulture issue with both for and against statements up for discussion...

 

Sir Brian H  Donohoe Ret'd MP Secretary of the Gardening and Horticultural Group 1992—2015

Peter Seabrook, International TV Gardening Presenter/Gardening Editor, The Sun.

Robert Hillier, Director Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres.

Jim McColl, Presenter BBC TV The Beechgrove Gardening Progammes.

Adrian Bloom, Chair Blooms Nurseries Ltd.

Jason Bloom, Managing Director Blooms Nurseries.

Bunny Guinness, Garden Designer and Broadcaster.

Andrew Tokely, Horticultural Director, E. W. King & Co Ltd.

Garry Coward Williams, Editor, Amateur Gardening Magazine.

Robert Wharton, Director Wharton’s Roses (fears unfair European Competition).

Paul Wharton, Director Wharton’s Roses.

Alan Sargent, Founder Association of Professional Landscapers.

Paul Cooling, Chair Coolings Garden Centres. (Currently not enough Peat Free alternatives).

Neil and Nicci Gow, Experienced and long-term Garden Retailers.

Steve McCurdy, Managing Director, Majestic Trees Ltd.

Kenneth Cox, Director Glendoick Nursery and Garden Centre, Ericaceous Plat Exporter.

Christine Walkden, Gardening Broadcaster and Lecturer.

Steve and Val Bradley, Authors, Social Media, National gardening Columnists.

Graham Richardson, Group Managing Director Johnsons of Wixley and six fellow directors:-

John, Andrew, Iain, Robert, Eleanor and Jonathon Whitemore.

Douglas Wilson, Director/Partner, Trioscape Garden Centre and Nursery.

Jo Davey, Horticultural Marketing Research and Development Manager.

Michael Smith, Director Grange, Nurseries and MeadowCroft Garden Centre.

Simon Crawford, Director, Burpee Europe.

Tim Kerley, Director, Kerley & Co, Plant Breeders.

Derek Jarman, Director Hayloft Nurseries Ltd.

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Woodmansterne features in hit BBC2 show

The Woodmansterne card factory in in Watford, Hertfordshire, is set to be featured in BBC2’s hit series Inside the Factory Christmas Special. The show scheduled to be shown at 9pm on Wednesday December 22 will see presenter Gregg Wallace visit the company’s premises...

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Volume sales up by a whopping 28%!
Exclusive GTN Bestsellers Garden Centre Epos Data Analysis

What a year it has been with volume sales in the GTN Bestsellers Epos data beating last year by a whopping 28% and exceeding 2019 levels by 16%. With all that extra gardening activity going on, it sets the scene wonderfully for a Happy New Year!

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12 page GIMA Awards Special in GTN November/December 2021 Issue available on-line

In this New Product and GIMA Awards Special issue of GTN:

  • New lines and bestsellers from G Plants.
  • Thinking outside of the box 1 – Little Dobbies.
  • Blue Diamond ambitions for 2023.
  • Thinking outside of the box 2 – The Plant Room.
  • A Boost for peat free growing.
  • Thinking outside of the box 3 – Hillmount come to Cheshire.
  • Poinsettias on social media.
  • Illumination Street celebrates the magic of Christmas.
  • 2021 GIMA Awards Roll of Honour - 12 Page Special.
  • New Product Directory for 2022 - All 283 products entered in the Glee 2021 New Product Showcase.
  • HTA Column – A fresh beginning for 2022.    
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Huge growth for plant sales
 

The total plant sales for the year, as recorded by GTN Bestsellers shows huge growth, up 46% on last year but of course centres were closed for seven weeks during lockdown #1, but 18% up on 2019 levels and 11% up on the previous high for the year set in 2018...

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Garden centre expands following nursery acquisition

A Lurgan-based garden centre has announced a six-figure investment in the acquisition and redevelopment of a garden nursery as it responds to supply chain disruption impacting overseas imports...

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Firmans Direct seek experienced Sales Agents
 

Firmans Direct are looking for experienced Sales Agents to promote their superb range of garden furniture to garden centres and independent retailers across the UK in the following vacant territoriesSouth East, South West, East Anglia, South Wales, Scotland, Ireland.

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Dobbies Garden Centres rolls out EV charging

Dobbies is partnering with sustainable energy pioneer and charge point operator, GRIDSERVE, to install EV chargers at stores nationwide.,,

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HTA statement on Seasonal Workers Scheme
 

The HTA's director of policy and communications James Clark has commented  on this week's House of Commons EFRA select committee appearance by Immigration Minister Kevin Foster MP...

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Gardman is top of the pecking order

Westland Horticulture brand, Gardman, continues to be a firm favourite within the wild bird care market and has gained recognition from consumer choice magazine WHICH for one of its best-selling wild bird feeder products...

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Value of partnership: LifestyleGarden and Eden Project
 

Since 2019 LifestyleGarden – pioneers of sustainable material usage within the outdoor leisure sector – have been working with the Eden Project towards a common goal of promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability. As this remarkable relationship reaches its two-year milestone, we find out more about how the partnership has grown...

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elho to extend its product range in 2022

Following the successful launch of elhos 2021 collections - including new vibes, greenville, fuente and green basics products - the sustainable plant pot manufacturer is set to introduce a number of new products and collections to its portfolio in 2022, helping to bring added style and greater innovation to homes and outdoor spaces...

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Important takeover for family business Plantipp
 

Kim and Peter, daughter and son of Reinier van Rijssen, are ready to take over the wheel at Plantipp...

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Tong wins award for Christmas displays for fifth time

Festive displays at Tong Garden Centre in Bradford have been named the best in the North East of England by the GCA for the fifth time...

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It’s the most jumperful time of year
Show your support for Boyd Douglas-Davies during his Christmas jumper challenge
 

We all love a Christmas jumper but perhaps none more than British Garden Centre’s very own Boyd Douglas-Davies. Boyd is currently undertaking the challenge of wearing 25 Christmas jumpers over the course of 25 days to raise funds for the Greenfingers charity...

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Groves Nurseries spreads Christmas cheer

Groves Nurseries in Bridport and Little Groves in Beaminster have been busy helping local businesses in Bridport and Beaminster spread some Christmas cheer...

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Christmas in the British Garden Centre restaurants
 

Christmas comes to life in all areas of British Garden Centres and their restaurants are no exception will phenomenal Christmas lunches, festive Afternoon Tea and even Breakfast or Tea with Santa and Mrs Claus.,,

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Perrywood Sudbury launches Christmas cheer campaign

Perrywood Sudbury teamed up with The Salvation Army in Sudbury to deliver indoor planted containers to individuals who, for one reason or another, deserve some Christmas cheer...

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Consumer confidence grows in lead up to Christmas
 

The Horticultural Trades Association has released its Market Update report to inform its members on the state of trade during November. According to the report, consumer financial confidence has increased by three points in November. ..

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57 garden centres vie for Christmas Greatness in GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards

GTN's Greatest Awards team of experts are out in force this week and the following two weeks visiting the teams at the 57 Garden Centres nominated in this year's Greatest Christmas Awards...

 

GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards are sponsored by:

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