HortiTrends Weekly Comment and News Digest - February 1st

Our sympathies go out to customers of Connaught Gold and staff members, who were caught up in the tragic accident that happened earlier this week. Connaught Gold Statement on Accident

You can see the new Tully Nurseries plant range on an upcoming TV3 'Morning Show' in a six minute segment next week. The opportunity came directly via a call to HortiTrends by TV3. This week we also spoke with the the producers of RTE's 'Ear to the Ground' who are doing a segment on, how traditional garden centres are faring out against the multiples.

There has been significant setbacks for the sector but as we highlighted to the programme makers, there are positive things happening in the 'Retail Nurseries' sector, as can be measured by the success of the ISNA and its members. Our final media contact of the week was with the 'Irish Hardware Magazine' whom we have produced an article for about the opportunities that exist for the Hardware/DIY sector in Garden Retail. Connecting Horticulture......

Tully Nurseries have launched their new 'Bella Bloom' range targeted at the garden centre sector. They also continue their marketing campaign for the Hardware/DIY range of 'Winning Plants'. Niamh expects to be on the road for the next six weeks, so expect a call.

Its the first day of spring and what better time to talk about Holly Trees - John Lord. This article is of interest to both trade and consumers, so you can read it here, or on www.GardenGuide.ie The new site is a work in progress so tell us what you think. Its a 'Soft Launch' but will be fully functional next week. Get Ready!

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