Achieving top grades
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) is proud to announce that Thomas Sherreard from The London Club and Hadlow College has become the first Golf Greenkeeping Apprentice to achieve the new
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Encouraging times
Event organisers have reported a significant increase in pre-show visitor registration ahead of SALTEX 2018, which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham on 31 October – 01 November. It certainly
Coping with BIG seasonal changes
With the shocking report in recent days from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on climate change, and with the extreme recent weather we are all experiencing such as
Welcome growth at Exhibition
The 23rd GaLaBau in Nuremberg welcomed 72,005 trade visitors – 12.3% more than in 2016 – keen to learn about the latest products and trends for designing, building and maintaining
International invasive weed control conference
The Property Care Association’s 2018 International Invasive Weed Conference is at The Slate, University of Warwick, on 22 November, with speakers from across the public and private sector, including legal,
Industry-shaped exhibition
When the 73rd annual SALTEX exhibition opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on 31 October and 1 November, visitors can look forward to a comprehensive product display spread over
2019 Promotions Catalogue
Warwickshire-based and family-run Hawkesmill Nurseries, who produce over 3.5 million plants throughout the year, has released its 2019 Promotions Catalogue. It includes tried and tested, popular varieties and new lines.
Recyclable plant pots
Wyevale Nurseries has introducing recyclable plant pots for all its retail plants so that they can be recycled kerbside by consumers. In 2019, Wyevale Nurseries will be replacing its black
Inspiring amateur gardeners
Woodlodge launched a new consumer engagement POS to inspire amateur gardeners at the recent Glee event. It is aimed to promote the ease of container gardening. Those new to gardening
New RHS licenced range
Sipcam UK, in partnership with Assured Products, presenting a range of core garden care products licenced under the RHS brand. The range will include: weedkiller; moss killer; path, patio and
Pots of money
Indoor pot supplier, Ivyline, has raised nearly £3000 for Greenfingers Charity. Ivyline’s ‘Happiness Teacups’ range was launched at Glee last year, with 25p from every set sold going directly to
Award for Butterflies and Celebration Garden
Aylett Nurseries won the RSPB’s Conservation Garden Centre of the Year Award, at the recent Glee show. The St. Albans based retailer, owned by Julie Aylett and Adam Wigglesworth, was
Horticulture on the national curriculum?
An expert in horticulture is calling for the subject to be included on the national curriculum. Alex Brotherton, contract manager at national green services provider Glendale, says incorporating the topic
RHS funding
The RHS has made more than £100,000 available to gardening professionals and keen amateurs who want to combine worldwide travel and horticultural learning this year. The funding, which comprises a
Keeping staff and golfers safe
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has launched a free-to-use web-based platform created by the Xact Group that aims to ensure golf club employers understand their roles and responsibilities towards health
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Most beautiful ground
The Wormsley cricket pitch in Buckinghamshire is often referred to as ‘the most beautiful ground in Britain’. When Mick Jagger introduced Sir Paul Getty to cricket, the latter formed such
Keeping Grounds Growing
Plants and trees are expensive to replace, and it’s crucial to keep greenery hydrated. Keeping plants, trees and grass healthy is the passion and expertise of SCH Supplies; as manufacturers
Love Where You Live
Squire’s Garden Centres is working with local councils to make parks and green spaces even more attractive, by donating thousands of daffodil bulbs in its ‘Love Where You Live’ campaign.
Organic Consumers Association statement
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) issued this statement in response to the verdict in the case of Dewayne Johnson vs. Monsanto Co., awarding $290 million in damages to plaintiff Dwayne Johnson, a former
