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Winners and losers this horticulture week: Blue Diamond, openings, closures

21 March 2025

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Blue Diamond awards celebrate £400m turnover

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Hosepipe ban risk low


Losers

Indoor plant shop to close + closure list

Dobbies accounts being finalised post-restructure 

Shoplifting hits headlines

Sales fall in February as catering overtakes plants

Leading Tory attacks garden centres for ignoring nature

Slow growth at visitor attractions and gardens


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