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Festive events in support of Autism Wessex

November 26, 2018

Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown due to support Autism Wessex with festive events Haskins in Ferndown is delighted to be hosting two events this Christmas to support its nominated charity of the year, Autism Wessex. The Family Shopping Evening (£2 per ticket, including a visit to see Santa in Santa’s Grotto) will take place on…

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Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown and West End partner with Venture Studios Southampton for photoshoot competition

November 15, 2018

Haskins in Ferndown and Southampton are delighted to have partnered with Venture Studios Southampton for a special photoshoot competition.   Venture Studios Southampton will be at Haskins in Ferndown and West End every weekend until Sunday December 9, taking festive photos of individuals and groups that are keen to participate. With festive backdrops and Christmas-themed…

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Haskins Garden Centres support ‘Purple Tuesday’ for inclusive shopping

November 12, 2018

The popular garden centre group, Haskins, with centres in Dorset, Hampshire and West Sussex, is endorsing and promoting the government-backed ‘Purple Tuesday,’ on Tuesday November 13.   The popular garden centre group, Haskins, with centres in Dorset, Hampshire and West Sussex, is endorsing and promoting the government-backed ‘Purple Tuesday,’ on Tuesday November 13. Purple Tuesday…

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Make your own pumpkin soup with Haskins this Halloween

October 26, 2018

Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown pumpkins with a delicious soup recipe for Halloween.   Alasdair Urquhart, plant advisor at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Making your own pumpkin soup is simple and rewarding. Even if you haven’t had time to grow your own this year, you can still follow our…

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Popular garden centre group issues advice on beating the festive stress with the calming benefits gardening can bring

October 25, 2018

Haskins Garden Centres are encouraging gardeners to get out into their garden to combat any undue stress over the festive season. Haskins recommends the following gardening activities for mindfulness and enhanced wellbeing: Plant potted bulbs for spring colour as the perfect antidote to winter. Tulips are ideal to plant in November and can often boast…

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Christmas department opens at Haskins Garden Centres

October 10, 2018

The garden centre group, Haskins, is celebrating after a successful launch of its Christmas department across all four of its centres. Customers can browse a variety of gifts, with plenty suitable for green-fingered adults, as well as plenty to choose from for beginner gardeners. There’s also a wide range of decorations available. Real pot-grown trees…

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Haskins Garden Centre in Roundstone partners with Wadars Animal Rescue for ‘Hogtober’ hedgehog protection campaign

October 10, 2018

Haskins is delighted to welcome Elaine Sinclair, rescue officer at Wadars Animal Rescue, to its Roundstone centre on Monday October 15 to raise awareness of the plight of hedgehogs. Wadars Animal Rescue is focusing its attention on the protection of hedgehogs throughout the month of October, in a campaign aptly named ‘Hogtober.’ Every year, the…

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Make your own roasted beetroot this autumn with Haskins Garden Centres’ recipe

September 14, 2018

Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their homegrown beetroot with a delicious roasted beetroot and balsamic vinegar recipe. Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, commented: “This time of year is the ideal time to harvest beetroots. If you can resist picking the leaves for salads, they can be harvested right into October.…

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Staff at Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown prepare for Bournemouth Half Marathon in aid of Autism Wessex

August 31, 2018

Four employees working at Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown are training for the Bournemouth Half Marathon in aid of Autism Wessex. General manager Simon Hallam, customer services assistant team leader Pauline Oxford, admin assistant Ellie Trickett and customer service assistant Ruby Johnson are running the Bournemouth Half Marathon on Sunday October 7. They’ll be joined…

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