Developing Business In The Garden Industry
Garden industry moves forward on peat reduction
The HTA and its specialist group, The Growing Media Association (GMA) welcome the Government announcement of new targets to achieve peat reduction.
Environment Minister Hilary Benn today announced a new target for bagged amateur growing media to be peat-free by 2020. He also announced a consumer awareness campaign, under the Act on CO2 banner, to promote the purchase of peat-free growing media. He has also agreed not to set a specific peat use reduction target for plant producers at this stage, accepting that there are a number of barriers to be overcome before a realistic target can be agreed. This area will be the subject of a consultation in the second half of 2010.
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NGGV to launch Warner break promotion at the Ideal Home Show 2010
The new Spring HTA National Garden Gift Vouchers (NGGV) Warner Leisure Hotel break promotion is being launched at the Ideal Home Show which takes place in Earls Court, London from 20th March – 5th April.
To raise awareness 1000 £1 NGGVs will be given away over the course of the opening weekend of the show together with information about the promotion.
With every purchase of NGGVs from 1st April – 31st May 2010, customers can claim £120 off a short break with Warner Leisure Hotels.
HTA Promotions Manager Jennifer Thwaites comments “NGGV customers can choose either a 4 night midweek or a 3 night weekend break to include accommodation, dinner, breakfast, entertainment and leisure activities,
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New National Plant Show website goes live
www.nationalplantshow.co.uk
The HTA National Plant Show’s new website is now live enabling visitors and exhibitors to keep up to date with all the latest news and information to help them make the most of the show.
The HTA National Plant Show takes place at Stoneleigh Park on 29th – 30th June alongside Garden Expo, and will showcase the best of British plants with the core garden product at its heart. The first hall is now sold out, but additional space has been secured to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attend. Exhibitors
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