16 December 2020

HTA Chairman James Barnes issues statement about peat fines

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The Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), James Barnes, has issued a statement regarding a recent article in The Telegraph newspaper about government plans to introduce fines to garden centres selling peat compost. Mr Barnes said: “The horticulture industry fully supports alternatives to peat. We commissioned independent research which outlined the range of barriers […]

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GCA highlights 12 Gardening Trends for 2021

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The Greeting Card Association is looking ahead to major themes in gardening for the year ahead based on Instagram trends, which indicate that balconies, garden furniture and wildlife-friendly plants are set to dominate in 2021. With environmentally friendly, sustainable practices also topping the agenda, the top 12 gardening trends being predicted are: Wild gardens –

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