Posts by Matt Kelsey
Citrus
Citrus Growing citrus plants has never been easier due to the new hybrids available. Ideal for a conservatory or greenhouse, Citrus trees need good light levels and frost protection over the winter period. Over the summer months, gradually move them outdoors by acclimatising them in a slightly shady spot. There are feeds formulated for both…
Read MoreEvergreen Azaleas
Evergreen Azaleas Offering vibrant spring colour, there’s an Evergreen Azalea for every occasion. Often seen in Oriental cities, Evergreen Azaleas are versatile plants that can brighten up any part of your garden. Producing an abundance of colour from April to May, these plants are the smaller cousins of Rhododendrons. As such, they thrive in acidic,…
Read MoreHaskins marks 20-year milestone at Roundstone centre
Haskins Garden Centres is celebrating its 20th anniversary since it purchased its Roundstone centre, in Angmering, West Sussex. The independent family business acquired the site from Roundstone Nurseries in 2000, with all former staff joining the team. Today, eight of the original staff still work for Haskins, with Sue Ross, Customer Service Assistant, having worked…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in West End donates cuddly bears to local causes
Haskins Garden Centre in West End, Southampton, has partnered with Mansbridge Primary School and Countess Mountbatten Hospice to spread festive cheer this Christmas. The garden centre has donated over 70 cuddly bears to each organisation, with the aim of bringing a smile to people’s faces this festive season. Mansbridge Primary School will be gifting the…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in Ferndown donates cuddly bears to local causes
Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown has partnered with Julia’s House and Poole Hospital Charity to spread festive cheer this Christmas. The garden centre has donated over 70 cuddly bears to each charity, with the aim of bringing a smile to children’s faces this festive season. Julia’s House is delivering hampers to the families it supports,…
Read MoreForest Lodge Garden Centre donates cuddly bears to local causes
Forest Lodge Garden Centre has partnered with The Ridgeway School and Bentley Church of England Primary School to spread festive cheer this Christmas. The garden centre has donated over 70 cuddly bears to each school, with the aim of bringing a smile to children’s faces this festive season. Bentley Church of England Primary School will…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in Snowhill donates cuddly bears to local causes
Haskins Garden Centre in Snowhill, West Sussex, has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Society and Greenaway Residential Foundation Charity to spread festive cheer this Christmas. The garden centre has donated over 70 cuddly bears to each organisation, with the aim of bringing a smile to children’s faces this festive season. Greenaway Residential Foundation Charity provides families…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in Roundstone donates cuddly bears to local causes
Haskins Garden Centre in Roundstone has partnered with Lavinia Norfolk School and Chestnut Tree House to spread festive cheer this Christmas. The garden centre has donated over 45 cuddly bears to each organisation, with the aim of bringing a smile to children’s faces this festive season. Chestnut Tree House will be gifting some of the…
Read MoreHaskins to put team wellbeing first this Christmas
Haskins Garden Centres has confirmed it will close its centres on Boxing Day this year, to provide staff with extended time with their families this holiday season. Julian Winfield, Chief Executive at Haskins Garden Centres, explained: “Throughout what has been a challenging year for us all, our commitment has remained to the health, safety and…
Read MoreHaskins promotes Andrew Harriss to Buying Director
Andrew Harriss, who has worked at Haskins Garden Centres for over 14 years, will join the Board of Directors as Buying Director. Andrew joined the company in 2006 as Buyers Assistant and has spent his career with the Ferndown-based busines, growing with the company to Assistant Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer and now Buying Director. Julian…
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