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Boyd's 100km in a day and AMES Amble add to the Garden Re-Leaf Day FUNdraising for Greenfingers
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Gardeners ready to spring into action
GIMA Digest Spring 2021 Edition - Online now
Pershore School Horticultural Unit, Pershore High School, Worcestershire has unwanted visitors.
Plant sales now 32% up on last year
Appetite for gardens and gardening remains strong despite a cold February according to March HTA Market Update
Positive start to March for garden centre sales
More events confirmed for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021
Reaction to Welsh garden centres being allowed to reopen
Mothers and daughters unite to 'Brave the Shave' for Greenfingers
LifestyleGarden parent company wins sustainability award
Join the virtual Garden Re-Leaf Quiz
British Garden Centres announce 58th centre, in Harrogate, will open in April
Keukenhof not permitted to open on 20 March
The big NHS seed giveaway
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Christmas Future Trends at Glee's Festive Focus Day
Altons BBQ World, Aylett Nurseries, Barton Grange, Baytree, Busy Bee, Groves, Pengelly, Pughs, The Old Railway Line and Squires Badshot Lea are the winners of GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards
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Shed prices set to soar
Another record high for garden products
Christmas & Gift 2021 cancelled
Five weeks of increases for Wild Bird Care sales
The best of last week's
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Turbo charged gardening as February breaks all records
The GIMA Awards are back!
Garden centre set to reopen in Northern Ireland
spoga+gafa 2021 is postponed to August
Scottish businesses and key personalities unite in call for garden centres to be re-opened
Heaven Sends welcomes buyers to showroom to view new Christmas Collection
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Barton Grange Christmas 2020 - Exclusive GTN Xtra Photo Tour
Squires Badshot Lea - Christmas 2020
Perrywood at Christmas 2020 - with correct photo gallery now...
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All the latest news from the world of pet products
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IAMS launches new national brand campaign
Fast-growing pet care business acquires Town & Country Petfoods
Beco unveils packaging refresh to win over new generation of eco-conscious pet owners 
PATS Sandown is cancelled
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Join the virtual Garden Re-Leaf Quiz
Hosted by Anne-Marie Powell and sponsored by Evergreen Garden Care

 

Still not sure what to do for Garden Re-Leaf Day next week (Friday 19th March), and worry you might have left it too late? Worry not, as Greenfingers is pleased to confirm that it will be launching its first ever virtual Garden Re-Leaf Day Quiz, hosted by the ever gorgeous Greenfingers patron, Anne-Marie Powell, and sponsored by Evergreen Garden Care.

 

Taking place at 7:30pm on Friday, the quiz will test entrants on their general knowledge and gardening know-how and will provide a lively and fun way to kick start the weekend whilst rounding off a hectic day of FUNdraising for Garden Re-Leaf Day’s 10th anniversary.

 

Open to everyone, the virtual quiz is guaranteed to be a lively event under the watchful eye of garden designer, author and long-term Greenfingers supporter, Anne-Marie Powell. Sponsors Evergreen Garden Care will be participating in the quiz also, putting the knowledge they have gained as market leaders in garden care to the test. No pressure!

 

Entry to the quiz could not be easier. Simply email Greenfingers Director of Fundraising & Communications, Linda Petrons via linda@greenfingerscharity.org.uk to secure your ticket. Suggested donation for taking part is just £10.00 per person.

 

Get involved in Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021

Since its inception in 2012, Garden Re-Leaf Day has been a key event within the garden retail calendar. Each year hundreds of people from across the industry, including suppliers and retailers, come together to undertake an incredible series of fundraising events. During the last nine years the event has raised in excess of £660,000, all of which has gone towards helping the charity design and create magical gardens in children’s hospices throughout the country.

 

Registration for the 2021 event is now live, and Greenfingers is also on the look-out for sponsors of the event. To find out more please contact Linda Petrons by emailing linda@greefingerscharity.org.uk

 

FUNdraising ideas for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021

You will find a host of ideas in the Garden Re-Leaf Fundraising pack but here’s a few ways you can get involved and help Greenfingers to continue creating magical gardens in children’s hospices across the nation:

  1. Plantathons are perfect for generating some buzz instore whilst simultaneously generating more stock and donating to Greenfingers. Previous events have included 12- and 24-hour Plantathons.
  2. Hold a virtual quiz, with a minimum donation for all entrants.
  3. Raffles and tombolas are a great way of getting lots of people involved. Gather prizes from around your store, or ask friends and colleagues to donate prizes, before selling raffle tickets ahead of the grand unveiling of the lucky winner!
  4. Cake sales and coffee mornings – are simple yet effective FUNdraisers.
  5. An online auction is a great way to raise funds and involve your friends and colleagues
  6. Team up with friends and colleagues to complete a virtual walk or cycle challenge. Set yourselves a target – 100 miles for example – and work together to achieve it. Walk around your local area, on a treadmill, whatever it takes! Keep in touch via Zoom to keep the group enthusiasm going! 

For more FUNdraising ideas or to obtain a copy of the 2021 fundraising pack drop Linda a line - she’d love to hear from you.

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