Unlock our garden centres – and feed the nation’s souls, says ALAN TITCHMARSH

Like the majority of the population, I have been hunkered down at home for the past month, determined to do my bit to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Aside from the odd walk for exercise, I have been nowhere, but seldom have I felt more in tune with nature and ‘real life’ thanks to my … Read more

Gardening centres could open almost immediately as industry faces £1.6 billion loss

Britain’s garden centres could reopen almost immediately – with strict social distancing rules – under proposals being considered by Ministers. Businesses have warned that £200 million-worth of seasonal plants will be destroyed if centres are forced to stay closed until June. That would mean an overall loss of £1.6 billion due to the lockdown, so … Read more