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CORONAVIRUS FALLOUT

HW survey: Garden centres and growers expect bounceback in 2021

Pentland has skipped 30,000 primroses because Scottish garden centres remain closed

Jekka McVicar launches reopen retail nurseries petition campaign after "unfair" lockdown

Boris Johnson Roadmap to Recovery announced: horticulture industry reaction

Garden centre boss: 'I would have liked a more confident approach to lockdown easing'

Commit now for September RHS Chelsea Flower Show plea after only one in nine gardens have confirmed

Record-breaking Hillier won't exhibit at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Land Trust survey to examine role of green spaces during the pandemic

National Trust and partners signal hope and healing with blossoming ambitions around the UK

Reopening Northern Irish garden centres is 'low hanging fruit' says Poots

More on COVID-19 and horticulture

HOT TOPIC - BREXIT

Survey shows import delays

Irish minister reminds agri-food businesses of further changes in trading arrangements with Great Britain from 1 April 2021

Tree export to Northern Ireland is possible, but barriers remain

Bonnett proposes plant 'super hub' to beat Brexit bureaucracy

See more Brexit coverage by HW

News Highlights this week

February garden centre sales finish strongly

Garden retailer apologises to environment lawyer

Speakers and supporters - including Horticulture Week - announced for AIPH Plant Health Conference 2021

David Austin reopens its UK wholesale trade - but many garden centres will miss out

AHDB: NFU responds after Eustice says horticulture levy will end

LDA Design: George Street 2025 vision unveiled

Huge play and sports area construction tender up for grabs

Blue Diamond Garden Centres sees increased turnover after buying Wyevale outlets

Stafford Council approves funding for high street transformation

Xylella awareness week 'comes at opportune time'

Bayer plans to sell Environmental Science Professional business

Council approves plans for Everton FC's new stadium

SGD spring conference to examine impact of nature on health and well-being

Network Rail issues Landscape maintenance framework worth £98 million

Assess alternatives now after Vydate emergency authorisations rejected

Conwy Council faces £23m bill for dealing with ash dieback

Nature-based outdoor learning key to re-engaging disadvantaged pupils

APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition postponed to 2022

Home Office and ALP launch Workforce Recruitment and Labour Supply from 2021

More news

The Horticulture Week

Winners and losers in the horticulture week to February 26

Movers in the week to 26 February

This horticulture week in numbers to 26 February

Expert Advice

Ten ways to maximise post-pandemic profit returns at your garden centre

Expert advice

How to tackle problem weeds and mitigate risks for landscape maintenance workers

Andy Newman

Make the most of early-spring opportunity After Monday’s announcement, garden centres have plenty to feel optimistic about, says Andy Newman.

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Katherine Baldock

Why urban gardens are crucial for conserving bees and butterflies In an article written for The Conversation, Katherine Baldock, senior lecturer in ecology, Northumbria University, explores how urban gardens can help conserve bees and butterflies.

Maintenance checklist

MARCH TURFCARE TASKS

MARCH PARKS AND GARDENS MAINTENANCE TASKS

Pest and Disease Factsheet

Bacterial and fungal canker: how to protect ornamentals crops against bacterial and fungal canker

Find more Plant health resources

HORTICULTURE WEEK INTELLIGENCE

CLICK HERE to view a sortable and regularly updated table of key Brexit-related policy, legislation and guidance documents published by the UK Government, devolved administrations and the European Commission, relevant to horticulture.

PEAT AND HORTICULTURE

CLICK HERE to view all Horticulture Week's coverage on the use of peat in horticulture and moves towards peat-free growing media for growers and garden centres

HORTICULTURE WEEK PODCASTS

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CORONAVIRUS AND HORTICULTURE

The latest news and updates on the effects on horticulture and garden industry businesses of the coronavirus pandemic.
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