Garden Centre - Porcupine PR

Mild weather helps customers continue alfresco entertaining

THE UK’s current love affair with alfresco entertaining shows no sign of diminishing the Garden Centre Association has revealed.

Barton Grange Garden Centre and Castle Gardens have been announced as the winners of the GCA’s Christmas competition.

One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries has put together a plant selection for garden centres following predicted trends for retail.

The Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade reveals furniture and BBQ sales remain strong according to its recently released figures.

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