Earlier this month a group of Greenfingers Charity supporters came together to help revitalise the garden at the Bluebell Children’s Hospice in Sheffield. The garden in question, the Primrose Garden, was originally created by the Greenfingers Charity in 2016 and serves as a therapeutic space for bereaved families, offering a tranquil environment that reflects the […]
As its product portfolio continues to grow with new brands introductions and exciting innovation, the AMES Companies is also seeing its retailer network expand. One area that has seen significant growth in recent months is Scotland, which has prompted the team to appoint the Simply Sales team to support future growth in this area. Simply
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In just a few years, ScanCom, including LifestyleGarden®’s collaboration with Plastic Bank® has made a huge impact on plastic pollution and communities across the globe A decision by LifestyleGarden® to partner with social enterprise Plastic Bank® in 2021 has since prevented more than 28,250,000 plastic bottles from entering the world’s oceans and rivers. Firmly committed to Doing Business the
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As demand for peat-free products continues to skyrocket, leading substrate producer Bulrush Horticulture has been investing back into the business and increasing capacity to help cater to the uptake in orders and continue to provide customers with a reliable supply of high-quality peat-free growing media solutions. As one of the largest producers of peat-free substrates
This Sunday (23rd June) six teams from across the garden retail sector will be battling it out to be named the 2024 Greenfingers Dragon Boat champions. But they need your help – calling all cheerleaders, sponsors and raffle prize givers! Rowing for the title will be teams from Westland, Evergreen, GIMA alongside the YPHA, the AMES Companies,
The blight of Boxwood trees are powerless to destroy this hardy alternative As the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) warns of bumper year for pestilential box tree moth (Glyphodes perspectalis), blight of Boxwood trees nationwide, hardy Bloombux is withstanding the onslaught with ease and remains unaffected by the voracious box caterpillars. The RHS has issued a
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Greenhouses, conservatories and summerhouses with big windows give you the feeling of being in the middle of the garden when the weather doesn’t cooperate in summer or it’s too cold in spring or autumn to stay outside for any length of time. With the right furniture, accessories and plants, transitional spaces between indoors and outdoors
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The Greenfingers Charity is excited to announce that designer duo Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer have been appointed to work on its latest children’s hospice garden project at Chestnut Tree House, the hospice for children in West Sussex. The Kitchen Garden at Chestnut Tree House follows on from the 2008 Greenfingers-funded Meadow Garden, and the beautiful
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As the premier event in the garden retail sector gets set for its 50th anniversary, the best of home, gift and clothing suppliers are gearing up to join the Glee community at the NEC, Birmingham, from 10th-12th September. Many companies exhibiting under the Home, Gift & Clothing banner are exclusive to Glee this season, ranging
Imagine stepping into your garden on a warm summer morning, greeted by a burst of vibrant and fragrant roses in full bloom. This can become a reality with the help of renowned rose breeder and grower, Peter Beales. Selecting the right rose varieties is crucial for ensuring a continuous display of blooms throughout the summer.
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