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UK garden centers delivered steady sales growth in October 2025, with overall sales up +7% on October 2024 and +13% on 2023, according to the Horticultural Trades Association’s latest Market Update. While this indicates continued resilience across the sector, higher price inflation meant that sales volumes rose more modestly, up +3% year-on-year. Gardening sales…
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Demand for niche vegetable crops is rising rapidly in Ukraine, with sweet potatoes and asparagus showing the strongest growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine, as noted by Ksenia Husieva, fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform.…
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Small gardens have just as much potential as larger gardens when it comes to aesthetics, but it can be trickier to find space to store your tools and furniture. Luckily, there are plenty of small garden storage ideas to help you maximise the space you have. The best garden storage ideas combine style and practicality,…
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The Scottish Parliament’s Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group, which brings together industry professionals and Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), hosted Rural Affairs Minister Jim Fairlie MSP on Tuesday afternoon for an engaging discussion on the sector’s opportunities and challenges. Also attending the group meeting, of which the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the…
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I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It’s a beautifully private outdoor space, with a mix of sun and shade areas, a big display of containers, a couple of small potted trees, some climbers to disguise the boundaries, and plenty…
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These small backyard ideas will help you transform your space, whether you want to host a barbecue or sip your morning coffee in the summer shade. It just takes a bit of creative thinking to make the most of your yard, patio, or balcony. Start by making a list of priorities for the space, and…
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Van Attas Greenhouse is welcoming you to kick off the holiday season with them at their upcoming events. Studio 10 stops by to discuss their Girls Night at the Greenhouse scheduled on Thursday November 20th from 6pm-8pm as well as remind viewers about thier Holiday Open House from November 22-23rd from 11am-3pm.…
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When it comes to our backyards, I think we all want them to feel like a permanent vacation—especially come summer. From cozy places to catch an afternoon snooze on the weekends to the perfect spot for sunset happy hours, a backyard escape that feels transportive shouldn’t be considered out of reach, no matter how much…
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This early-Georgian house in Spitalfields, built in 1717, has a small, north-facing courtyard garden that has become a place of great charm. The space has been levelled and laid with reclaimed York stone, edged with sunken beds planted with evergreen shrubs. Window frames, fences and doors are painted in ‘Grate Black’ from Farrow & Ball.…
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Don’t let water-use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Plenty of beautiful plants thrive in dry conditions, and xeriscaping techniques can help you make the most of limited moisture. Utilize these simple drought-tolerant landscaping ideas to create a beautiful yard that requires minimal watering. Reduce Your Lawn Credit:…