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UK horticulture sector reports significant drop in the use of peat
By GCU on August 3, 2022There has been a dramatic drop in the amount of peat used in compost according to new report led by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Growing Media Association (GMA). The...
GIMA Awards judging complete – find out who wins on October 20th
By GCU on August 3, 2022Following another incredible year of inspirational new product development, the 200 plus entries to the 2022 GIMA Awards provided this year’s judging panel with plenty of food for thought....
Zest Smashes 2022 Charity Target in Just Six Months
By GCU on July 25, 2022Garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest has already smashed its fundraising target in support of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), its chosen charity of...
Glee: June 2023 is in our sights!
By GCU on July 22, 2022As the doors close on the biggest and most successful edition of Glee in years, the organising team looks at key trends emerging from this year’s show and ahead to...
GCA Midlands members receive regional awards
By GCU on July 21, 2022Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the Midlands region are celebrating after receiving awards during a presentation evening this week (Tuesday, July 19, 2022) at Planters Garden Centre Tamworth. The title...
How can garden retailers advise their customers about the best way to revive dried-up lawns?
By GCU on July 21, 2022As the nation basks in record-breaking temperatures, garden retailers should prepare themselves to see an influx of garden-proud shoppers instore as they look for solutions to fix their dried...
Dobbies launch new foodhall partnership with Waitrose
By GCU on July 18, 2022Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, announces today a new partnership with Waitrose, to provide Dobbies’ customers with Waitrose’s wide range of high-quality food, grocery products and everyday...
Dobbies Garden Centre welcomes vet practice at Chesterfield store
By GCU on July 15, 2022Pet owners near Chesterfield will soon be able to combine caring for their animal companions with a trip to Dobbies Garden Centre – thanks to a unique partnership with...