Britain's most popular gardening book is revised
Britain’s most popular advice book on growing vegetables and herbs – Dr D G Hessayon’s The New Vegetable and Herb Expert – has been completely revised and updated to include an array of new products that now appear in markets and shops, reflecting the country’s growing cultural diversity.
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Farmyard manure rises to the top
Arthur Bowers Organic Stable Manure (50 litres) has jumped 25 places to the top of this week’s GTN Bestsellers Growing Media chart...
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Hedgehog-friendly garden selected for Hampton Court flower show
The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People's Trust for Endangered Species have announced that their joint submission for a hedgehog-friendly garden has been selected as one of this year’s summer gardens at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show...
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Timber and fence panel shortage, says Forest Garden
The series of storms from October until early March have meant that the UK is now subject to a long-term fence panel shortage...
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Hillier at 150: The remarkable history of a horticultural legend
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Hillier Nurseries & Garden Centres, Jean Hillier (wife of Hillier Chairman, Robert Hillier OBE) has written the remarkable story of Hillier, from its foundation in Winchester in 1864 to the present day...
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Tomato plants still in demand
Two tomato plants have caught the eye in the GTN Bestsellers Veg-2-Gro Chart this week – Quantil Tomato Beefmaster (8cm) moves up 32 places to No 3, making it the highest climber...
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Special offers on pond fish from Prestopets
Prestopets, the wholesale suppliers of tropical, ornamental fish and aquatic plants to UK retail customers, have announced special 'price reduction' offers on pond fish.
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Nation's gardening annoyances revealed
Cat poo has been voted the nation’s top gardening annoyance – according to a new survey...
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New e-learning course for garden retail staff
A new exciting online tool has been launched by the Crop Protection Association and Horticultural Trades Association to provide training for garden retail staff on the safe use of garden plant protection products...
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Emus return to the Lost Gardens
The Lost Gardens of Heligan has welcomed back emus to the Cornish estate, 100 years since they were last seen on site...
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