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Guy Topping says thanks for messages of condolence following the sad passing of his father Eddie
Millbrook Garden Centre champions local in new Food Hall
Capturing the essence of Autumn at Chelsea 2021
HTA Market Update Report suggests consumers will begin planning for Christmas in September
Dobbies opens second London little dobbies
North West to welcome GCA members for 2022 conference
All the winners from the Glee New Product Awards
Record number of GCA members awarded Highly Commended certificates
Glee Buyers Power List Winners Revealed
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The shortlisted New Product Awards entries
Best Green Heart Display winners confirmed
Glee 2021 Show Guide available online
New quiet grottos introduced at selected stores
Homebase opens new store in Abingdon
Woodlodge expands indoor offering as houseplant trend continues to take root
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Pot-mate scoops GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
'No more time to waste’ for improving sustainability
Statement on delay to border checks
TV gardener David Domoney partners with Garantia
Houseplant sales on crest of a wave
Zest 4 Leisure presents over £8,000 to Greenfingers
Blue Diamond donates £10,000 for horticultural scholarships
Vivid Arts’ Rabbit raises over £10,000 for Greenfingers
Greenfingers gardens update
Dobbies set to showcase team expertise at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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GCA announces Ruxley Rose finalists
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Capturing the essence of Autumn at Chelsea 2021

The Chelsea Flower Show has certainly delivered in abundance, despite it being the first time it has ever taken place in September, writes Gill Ormrod for GTN Xtra.

 

The timing has provided the opportunity for a different palette of plants to really shine – plenty of rich colours working in tandem with the subtle autumn light. From dahlias and grasses to rudbeckias and echinaceas, the plants featured really capture the essence of the season. Sustainability is a strong theme running through many of the gardens at the show, demonstrating the positive impact of gardening on the environment.

 

Small space gardening
A new concept for Chelsea for 2021, five Container Garden gardens, demonstrate how vastly different looks can be created in small spaces through the use of containers and planting schemes. From a beach inspired corrugated steel look, through to a playful pop art space and a tranquil modern Japanese garden – it really shows the versatility that plants provide to a space.

 

Small is beautiful
Five new to Chelsea designers were challenged to each create a pocket size realistic garden in the footprint of a generous balcony that is 2m wide and 5m long. Each balcony garden incorporates planting that will thrive in the confines of the space, improving wildlife corridors, as well as being great for humans too.

 

The Blue Diamond Forge Garden featuring a thatched working forge in a woodland setting with edible herbs and medicinal plants are mixed with wildflowers and marginals

 

David Domoney and Miracle-Gro: My Houseplant changed my life exhibit showcasing the benefits of indoor plants and how they enhance our wellbeing.

 

Dave Myers (one of the Hairy Bikers) talking houseplants with Mark Portman and David Domoney

 

Seamlessly bringing together the outdoor and indoor garden on the Dobbies exhibit


Showcasing autumn on the houseplant exhibit from N1 Garden Centre

 

Peter Seabrook and the team of students from Pershore School in front of The Sun’s pyramid of plants in the Great Pavilion. The students grew the chrysanthemums featured in the exhibit.

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