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GKB Powering the Progress of Parkers Pitches

Supporting contractors Parkers Pitches in their ongoing expansion is a fleet of efficient, robust equipment from GKB Machines. Pushing firmly into larger drainage and construction projects across East Anglia has demanded machinery that can step-up, and stay reliable under pressure and that’s exactly what owner Will Parker says they’ve enjoyed with their V-Strong, Combinator and, […]

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Native woodland flowers and living fungi at the heart of a new RHS Chelsea Flower Show sculpture

A sculpture built from reclaimed computer circuitry, lime-soaked hessian, native woodland flowers and living fungi will make its debut at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, after ‘Enmeshed: Positive Pathways’ secured one of just three highly sought-after sustainability slots at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.The installation is a collaboration between Somerset-based botanical artist Dimitris ‘Dimi’

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GROW unveils new cyber security course as GCA e‑learning platform hits 99‑courses

THE GARDEN Centre Association (GCA) has today unveiled a new cyber security course on its award‑winning Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e‑learning platform (March 30, 2026). This marks the 99th course to be added to GROW, which is accessible to both GCA members and those in the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). GROW’s Instructional Designer, Antony Snow

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Record-Breaking Kew The Run Sees Surprise KSI Appearance Among 5,500 Runners

London, UK — The fifth edition of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Kew The Run reached new heights this year, with over 5,500 runners completing the event, among them a surprise appearance from YouTube megastar KSI, taking on his first-ever half marathon. The event was further elevated by KSI’s surprise debut over the half marathon

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RHS Sandringham Flower Show reveals first look at Feature Garden designed in collaboration with His Majesty The King

RHS Royal Legacy Garden designed by Catherine MacDonald* in collaboration with His Majesty The King A first look at the RHS Royal Legacy Garden at RHS Sandringham Flower Show, designed by Catherine MacDonald in collaboration with His Majesty The King, unveils a garden inspired by patterns found in nature. The garden takes inspiration from fractals

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John Deere dealers commit to strengthening link with Forces leavers 

More John Deere dealers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant in support of service leavers who can resettle into roles within the agriculture and turf industries.  At a ceremony held at the National Transition Event at Silverstone Circuit, Hunt Forest Group and Ripon Farm Services added their names to the covenant, which had already been

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George Davis Turf supports animal environments at Hertfordshire Zoo

Landscaping expertise is playing an increasingly important role in the design of modern zoological environments, where durability, drainage and animal welfare considerations must sit alongside aesthetics and visitor experience. A recent project at Hertfordshire Zoo highlights how specialist turf and landscaping materials can support conservation-led habitat development. George Davies Turf & Stone supplied and supported the installation of

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Cutting Hedges in Late February: A Professional Gardener’s Guide (UK)

Late February sits in a narrow but valuable window for cutting hedges in the UK. Growth is still dormant, wildlife activity is low, and the season ahead can be shaped with decisive, skilled cutting. For professional gardeners, this is one of the most commercially important hedge periods of the year. Below is a full-spectrum guide

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