In This Issue
Wyevale Garden Centres launches compost range
January is a bonanza for early bird compost sales
Kent garden centre business for sale
Rosebourne construction gathers pace as next key appointment is made
Essex garden centre closes suddenly
Three lbs lost, £85 gained for Greenfingers
Make hedging fun and sexy, says Rising Stars finalist
Two new initiatives at Grow Your Own Profits Roadshow
French company to buy Bayer Garden
Notcutts sign up to Cultivation Street Ambassador Programme
Children's gardening book to raise cash for Greenfingers
On your marks for the Greenfingers Garden Re-Leaf Day walk on March 18
Love the Plot You've Got Masterclasses get under way for 2016
Garden centres shortlisted in Family Business Awards
Thompson & Morgan promises best year on the veg patch with host of innovative growing concepts for 2016
£14,109 donation from Stewarts Garden Centres
Message from Linda Petrons, Head of Fundraising at Greenfingers about Garden Re-Leaf Day
Love birds with Webbs in National Nest Box Week
Join GTN Xtra on the HTA Netherlands Retail Study Tour 17-19 February 2016
The Greatest Awards go back on tour in 2016
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European partnership strengthens Brundle’s position in UK market
Deco-Pak to create a ‘buzz’ at Spring Fair
Orchid drip feeders rescue garden products sales
Onion sets, garlic bulbs and shallots sales hot up
Jack's Magic and Arthur Bowers lead the way
Still time to sign up for nurseries’ joint Open Day
Barrie King is appointed as Kelkay’s logistics manager
Impulse buys are key for G Plants’ new seeds and bulb displays
GIMA Awards return to Celtic Manor Resort
Pictures from The Greatest Christmas Gold-winning Teams
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Haskins West End
Hillmount Garden Centre
Mains of Drum
Premier Decorations
Bents and Le Friquet
The Greatest Christmas Display winners
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Old Railway Line (Mid-sized Garden Centre Gold)
Barton Grange (Large Garden Centre Gold)
Le Friquet (Group Garden Centre Gold)
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
The Edible Garden Show proves life-changing
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Still time to sign up for nurseries’ joint Open Day


Wyevale Nurseries and Allensmore Nurseries will hold the Herefordshire Nurseries Customer Open Day on Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10, and they're reminding plant retailers there are still places available.
 
Adam Dunnett (above right), Sales and Marketing Director at Wyevale Nurseries, said: “There are still a number of places available for our joint open day with Allensmore Nurseries. It is a perfect opportunity for plant retailers to visit both nurseries and see what new plants we are both developing. We are hosting the event over two days so people can choose which day is best for them.
 
“This is the first time there has ever been a joint open day between us and Allensmore. We already work with Allensmore on joint transport, avoiding unnecessary lorry miles, and were keen to work even closer with the company.
 
“Between us we cover a great selection of the plant ranges a retailer may want – shrubs, herbaceous, trees, bedding, added value, Italian specimens, Italian herbs and hedging.”
 
The day is aimed at any plant retailer, both existing customers and those who may not have been supplied by either nursery.
 
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) will be offering workshops on profitable plant retailing, which will be held on both days. These seminars are being designed to present new ideas for maximising sales and profits in an ever-increasingly competitive retail market place.
 
Both sites will be open from 9am until 5pm each day and nursery tours will also be available. The New Plants & Trials areas at the nurseries will be open so people will be able to view the next generation of retail plant promotions.
 
Adam continued: “Coffee and lunch will be provided on both days promoting local Herefordshire fayre. There will also be some competitions with great prizes during the event. As well as all this there will be discounts on orders placed during the two days at each nursery.”
 
Meeting rooms will be available if any business wishes to hold a company meeting for their staff during the open days. Reduced room rates have also been negotiated with hotels in the area for those who wish to make it into a two day visit.
 
Mark Taylor (above left), Managing Director at Allensmore Nurseries, said: “We have some very exciting new product developments for 2016 here at Allensmore and we want to show them to as many of our customers as possible.
 
“We are aware that time is precious to our customers and so we hope that by combining our open days with those of our near neighbours, Wyevale Nurseries, it will allow as many owners and Planteria Managers and staff as possible to visit both sites efficiently and cost-effectively.”
 
For more information, please contact the nurseries direct or visit their websites www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk or www.allensmore.co.uk
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