October gardening jobs
October gardening jobs As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, October is one of the busiest and most rewarding months in the garden. It is a time to prepare for winter while setting the stage for a…
October gardening jobs As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, October is one of the busiest and most rewarding months in the garden. It is a time to prepare for winter while setting the stage for a…
September’s BoT shows gardening categories up Our members recorded an overall sales increase of +7.05% last month when compared to September 2025, according to our latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) released today (Monday, October 19, 2026). Following the end of…
Christmas Tour for the North offers members festive retail inspiration North-based members are invited to join our Christmas Tour for the region on Tuesday, November 3 to explore some of the UK’s leading retail destinations. Attendees will meet at Klondyke…
Our London Christmas Retail Tour to raise funds for Greenfingers Members are invited to join our special London Christmas Retail Tour on November 4, 2026, with proceeds from ticket sales for the event being donated to Greenfingers. The tour will…
How native hedging can help boost biodiversity in gardens and communities Hedgerows are far more than garden boundaries. They provide essential habitats for birds, offering nesting opportunities, shelter from the elements and valuable food sources throughout the year. Native hedges…
August’s GCA BoT shows a positive year-to-date Our members recorded an overall sales increase of +1.64% during August when compared to August 2025 according to our latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) released today (September 21, 2026). Despite the continued hot…
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