http://www.gardencentreupdate.com Garden Centre Update en Wed, 30 May 2012 14:05:45 GMT Wed, 30 May 2012 14:05:45 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.45 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/images/rss.gif http://www.gardencentreupdate.com http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1609/Legionella_Disease__comment_from_RHS.html "First of all we would like to emphasise that the risk to gardeners of getting Legionnaires and similar diseases is small and with simple precautions this risk will be negligible. Legionellosis, which is caused by a Legionella bacteria, is an infectious disease that can be caught by anyone. Elderly gardeners and those with a suppressed immune system are however most vulnerable," says Guy Barter, RHS Chief Horticultural Advisor. Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1609 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1608/Garden_centre_donates_tree_to_school_to_celebrate_Jubilee.html The school received the tree from The Old Railway Line Garden Centre at Three Cocks near Hay-on-Wye to mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign. Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1608 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1607/Connecting_People_with_Plants_at_the_HTA_National_Plant_Show.html The inspirational new Merchandising Area is sponsored and developed by The Garden Works and Hortipak in partnership with the HTA. With a theme of ‘Connecting People with Plants’ the area will showcase some ideas to help growers and retailers connect their merchandising and promotions more effectively with today’s consumers. Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1607 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1606/What_do_Alan_Titchmarsh,_Ricky_Gervais,_Rachel_de_Thame_and_Christopher_Biggins_have_in_common__Pot_Art!.html Celebrities were spotted at the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by M&G Investments, decorating miniature plant pots to help raise funds for the RHS Campaign for School Gardening. Pot Art is being auctioned online this week so that more school children have access to gardening. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1606 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1604/Hillier_clinch_a_67th_consecutive_RHS_Chelsea_Gold_medal_with__91Duel_and_the_Crown_92___catch_the_Royal_eye.html During the Royal visit, Andrew McIndoe, Managing Director of Hillier Nurseries, had the honour of welcoming the Queen to the Hillier exhibit, where members of the British fencing team, Alex O’Connell and James Honeybone, staged a fencing display as the Queen and the world’s media looked on. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1604 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1600/Timber_Display_help_transform_Homebase_Garden_Centres.html The project started with a few plant benches in 288 of their stores across the UK and Ireland and then moved on to transforming 26 existing Homebase Garden Centres with a larger selection of plant benches and displays. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1600 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1597/Tetra_reaffirms_Premium_Brand_Positioning_at_Interzoo_2012.html Tetra has over 60 years of innovation and investment in research and development and will be rolling out a series of high quality, patented products over the coming year. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1597 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1596/Hartman_and_Kew_Gardens_announce_collaboration.html Hartman UK and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, have announced a major new collaboration, with Hartman set to launch a range of garden furniture inspired by the world-famous attraction. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1596 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1595/April_showers_rain_on_sales_but_catering_continues_to_shine.html The results, which are compiled using members’ sales figures and provide an up-to-date trading position statement, revealed a 4.5% increase in catering compared with April 2011. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1595 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1592/Exciting_Personnel_Developments_at_Westland_Horticulture.html It is an extremely exciting time for Westland, with the recent purchase of Cranswick Pet Products and new season gardening products being well received in stores and by consumers.  Developments to various departments within the company have also been created to reinforce Westland as one of the leading horticulture companies in the UK. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1592 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1591/GCA_Olympics_to_be_held_at_the_2013_conference.html The GCA Olympics will take place on January 27 at the Crowne Plaza Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire to raise money for Greenfingers, which creates gardens at children’s hospices nationwide. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1591 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1590/HTA_helps_secure_the_future_of_the_May_Day_Bank_Holiday.html As part of its strategy to promote the domestic tourism industry, the government had proposed to move the public holiday to later in the year, or to create national holidays around Patron Saints’ Days.  However, research commissioned by the HTA provided compelling evidence that the move would be an unpopular one.  In the poll conducted by Populus, 78% of people were opposed to losing the May Day bank holiday.   In addition, the HTA submitted a comprehensive response to last year’s public consultation illustrating the potential damage to the gardening industry of losing such a key trading day.  This was followed by a number of meetings with Government officials and a meeting between HTA President Carol Paris and the DCMS Minister responsible, John Penrose MP. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1590 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1589/RHS_Garden_Wisley_goes_back_to_the_1950_s_to_celebrate_the_Best_of_British.html   Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1589 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1588/Mixed_picture_for_Bank_Holiday_Weekend.html Many felt that trade was better than expected given the gloomy weather both over the weekend and in the previous month – although for the majority trade was down like for like on last year. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1588 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1587/Garden_centre_grows_to_meet_customer_demand.html The Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Powys is overhauling its award-winning site to help cope with the demand it is experiencing from customers wishing to eat and shop there. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1587 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1586/A_taste_of_what_92s_to_come_from_first_time_exhibitors_at_the_HTA_National_Plant_Show.html Exhibitor numbers are growing year on year and 2012 figures are up 16% on 2011 ensuring that all elements of UK plant supply are represented. This makes the event perfect for retail owners, managers and plant buyers to gain a complete overview of the UK plant market in a central location under one roof. New exhibitors for 2012 are: Atkiro, Batchmere/Profit Plant, Breeders Seeds, Bridge Nursery, Cobbins Nursery, Earley Ornamentals, H A Trim Christmas Trees, Liss Forest Nursery, Newington Nurseries, Peter Eastwood Plants, Rosebank Nurseries, Franchi Seeds of Italy, W D Smith & Son and Worfield Gardens. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1586 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1580/Breeders_area_to_bring_international_flavour_to_HTA_National_Plant_Show.html This year’s International Breeders Area is a sell out with exhibitors from Europe and the USA bringing a truly international flavour. The dedicated area, which was introduced for the first time last year, provides breeders and their agents with the opportunity to promote their range of varieties. Displays will focus on new introductions of varieties that the breeder or agent is offering to UK growers for finished plant production. Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1580 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1579/HTA_helps_secure_the_future_of_the_May_Day_Bank_Holiday.html As part of its strategy to promote the domestic tourism industry, the government had proposed to move the public holiday to later in the year, or to create national holidays around Patron Saints’ Days.  However, research commissioned by the HTA provided compelling evidence that the move would be an unpopular one.  In the poll conducted by Populus, 78% of people were opposed to losing the May Day bank holiday.   In addition, the HTA submitted a comprehensive response to last year’s public consultation illustrating the potential damage to the gardening industry of losing such a key trading day.  This was followed by a number of meetings with Government officials and a meeting between HTA President Carol Paris and the DCMS Minister responsible, John Penrose MP. Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1579 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1578/Royal_Visit_to_open_the_new_RHS_Learning_Centre_Teaching_Gardens_.html   Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1578 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1577/Celebrity_BBQ_chef_becomes_face_of_LeisureGrow_Grillstream_Barbeques.html Ben will support LeisureGrow Grillstream with all of their summer promotional activity, which will include in-store training sessions at garden centres across the UK, plus a media relations and social media campaign. Ben has long been a keen supporter of Grillstream. He says: “I think it’s the best innovation in barbecuing for 20 years. A LeisureGrow Grillstream barbecue cooks the food perfectly; it is versatile and also easy to clean.” Lauren Woodgate, Marketing Officer, LeisureGrow Grillstream, adds: ”Ben has twice won ‘Best British BBQ-er of the Year’ award so we’re delighted that he will now share his passion and knowledge with our customers.” To find out more about LeisureGrow Grillstream and their revolutionary barbecue products, visit www.leisuregrow.com. Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1577 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1576/Pet_Care_Trade_Association_recommends_microchipping_by_pet_specialists.html The PCTA welcomes microchipping as an aid to responsible pet keeping – a great issue to be tackled during National Pet Month, which celebrates responsible pet ownership. But the association is wary of the idea that microchipping dogs should be compulsory. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1576 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1575/Solus_partners_Greenfingers_for__91Turn_Old_into_Gold_92_.html Solus Garden & Leisure Limited will be supporting Greenfingers, which creates gardens at children’s hospices nationwide, with its 2012 fundraiser ‘Turn Old into Gold’. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1575 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1555/Prepare_for_mole_control_product_demand,_says_Procter_Pest-Stop.html Able to exert a digging force equivalent to 32 times their body weight and travelling through tunnels at a rate of 80 ft per minute, moles are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Catching them is notoriously difficult, thanks to the complexity of their underground tunnels. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1555 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1556/The_New_RHS_Plant_Finder_is_Out.html   Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1556 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1571/Oase_launch_new_trade_Webshop.html The web shop has been designed with the customer in mind so follows the same format as our 2012 catalogue. We hope this will speed up the process in which customers can place orders with us and provide an all round better service from when the order is placed right through to when delivery is made. This is an invaluable tool for all our customers and we would request where possible that it is used. To request a log on for our web shop please visit http://shop.oase-livingwater.com/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1571 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1570/Wood_You_Believe_It__.html Their top quality, 5 year quick drying Wood Stain enhances the natural qualities of wood while providing a long term weatherproof protection. Available in 6 popular shades: Antique Pine, Dark Oak, Natural Oak, Mahogany, Rosewood and Walnut, the range is ideal for use on smooth planed exterior and interior timber such as doors, windows, conservatories etc. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1570 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1573/Prepare_for_mole_control_product_demand,_says_Procter_Pest-Stop.html Able to exert a digging force equivalent to 32 times their body weight and travelling through tunnels at a rate of 80 ft per minute, moles are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Catching them is notoriously difficult, thanks to the complexity of their underground tunnels. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1573 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1572/Town___Country_Gloves_shortlisted_for_RHS_Chelsea_Award_.html Introduced for the first time in 2011, the Award is designed to recognise the very best new garden products at this year’s Show.  The eminent panel of judges - which includes businesswoman and star of The Apprentice, Karren Brady - will be looking for innovation, visual appeal, functionality, quality and value for money and environmental sustainability. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1572 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1574/Totally_Shows_kick-off_in_Coventry!.html The organising team decided on the move after extensive research with exhibitors, visitors and non-attendees, after three years running alongside Spring Fair International. The 2013 Totally Shows will now run on Sunday 10th, Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th February at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.  The Arena claims to be within a two hour drive of 70% of the UK’s population, and its central location and the ‘early in the year’ time slot tick two of the key boxes demanded by exhibitors and visitors alike. The organising team will also be taking the opportunity to update the way the show runs with a new floor plan and some exciting visitor initiatives!“We want to deliver a national trade show the industry will benefit from and be proud of!” said show director James Murray.  “This move allows us to be in control of our own destiny and gives us the opportunity to add some new thinking to the way the show is run.”Further details on the 2013 show will be released shortly.To contact the Totally Shows 2013 team call Brintex 020 7973 4734. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1574 http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1567/Garden_Centre_Group_takes_on_Westonbirt_plant_centre_and_shop_.html Nicholas Marshall, Chief Executive of The Garden Centre Group, said: “We are delighted to have taken on the plant centre and gift shop at Westonbirt. We are working closely with the Forestry Commission to ensure a smooth handover.  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.gardencentreupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1567