In This Issue
Very last chance to enter the 2021 GIMA Awards
Garden Centre sales slow as we wait for some Summer weather
RocketGro see massive rise in sales of their 100% Peat Free, Vegan, Organic Soil Improver and Chemical Free liquid plant feed
Europlants founder Renato Canale dies, aged 78
One year on from Lockdown #1
BGC join in the "fun" at Harrogate Flower Show
Peat free up by 452%
Garden centre customers keen to sample horticultural hospitality as restaurants welcome guests back indoors
Vitax donation transforms hospital’s Secret Garden
Plant sales still 200% up
Call for innovation in recycled plastic products
Take advantage of the rise in demand for garden rooms with Windowlink software
Bloomin Amazing lands at Dobbies
Perrywood Tiptree’s Coffee Shop & Restaurant team purchase 130 fans for Colchester Hospital
Employment scheme to help you find the ideal candidate for your next vacancy
New packaging for Empathy’s natural granular feeds
Sustainable decking brand launches nationwide recycling initiative for schools
Wyevale Nurseries receives Plant Healthy Certification for high biosecurity standards
Unprecedented Demand - Record Easter garden centre sales lead to stock shortages - Read GTN's April issue on-line now
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Re-elected GIMA President Simon McArdle thanks retail customers
Lighting up garden sales
Keukenhof is closed; in full bloom but no visitors
Veg outshines all plant sales
HTA responds to England Trees Action Plan
The best of last week's
Government publishes plan to ban peat sales by 2024
Industry prepares for a peat-less future
Blue Diamond top £200m turnover and commit to Chelsea garden
Two London locations announced for little dobbies
Fargro Ltd set to bloom in 2021 under new management
Barton Grange Christmas 2020 - Exclusive GTN Xtra Photo Tour
Squires Badshot Lea - Christmas 2020
Perrywood at Christmas 2020 - with correct photo gallery now...
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of pet products
Fish4Pets launches puppy treats range
Increase in sales helps Wilsons Pet Food donate over 20,000 meals to rescue centres
46% of dog owners dreading return to work
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Fiercely independent and incredibly determined, he has impressed his employers with his diligence and hard work - Rhys also happens to have a learning disability. With the support of ECL’s Inclusive Employment team, this industrious young man was matched with the perfect role and secured employment in just eight days in the midst of a global pandemic. For three hours a day, three days a week he maintains the grounds of contractor Aplex at Brentwood Garden Centre, as well as carrying out general maintenance of the site. Rhys is called upon for everything from cutting trees and picking up litter, to sweeping, potting, and dead heading, taking every new challenge in his stride. Every business needs a Rhys!

 

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