GCA Column by Peter Burks
June 14, 2024
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This year’s spring season has not been kind to our industry with very little in the way of favourable weather to get our gardening punters
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GCA Column: Peter Burks
May 25, 2024
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GCA Chief Executive, Peter Burks writes: Our Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for March were our most recently released and it was very heartening to
Garden Centre sales poised for recovery
May 22, 2024
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As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show captures the nation’s attention, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) releases its Market Update for May, reflecting on the performance
Peter Beales Roses scoops its 29th Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
May 21, 2024
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Peter Beales Roses is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded its 29th Gold medal at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Located
Sell more geraniums with free marketing offers
April 19, 2024
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The Pelargonium for Europe (PfE) marketing initiative aims to improve the image of geraniums and promote their sale. To achieve this, PfE combines consumer campaigns
50 years of Glee: Vote now for your half-century champions!
April 17, 2024
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As the Glee exhibition gets set to celebrate half a century at the heart of the garden retail sector, the organising team is looking for
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