Snowhill News
Transform your garden by injecting Pantone’s colour of the year
Haskins Garden Centre’s in-house plant expert, Alasdair Urquhart, shares his top three plants in Viva Magenta to achieve a stimulating, dynamic, and striking garden all year round. Pantone has announced ‘Viva Magenta’ as its colour of the year for 2023 – and its vibrant beetroot hue is set to be a popular trend both in…
Read MoreHaskins donates essential funding for The Fountain Centre to provide local bereavement support
Haskins Garden Centre has donated £7,500 to The Fountain Centre to fund a monthly bereavement group for families that are affected by cancer. The Fountain Centre is a small independent cancer charity located within St Luke’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford. It provides support and information to individuals that have had…
Read MoreCreate a taste of summer with Haskins’ easy homemade tomato bruschetta recipe
With summer in full swing, Haskins Garden Centres has created a simple bruschetta recipe, using homegrown basil and tomatoes for a fresh, light, satisfying dish to enjoy at home. Whether served as a tasty starter, snack or a BBQ side dish, this easy treat is perfect for the warmer weather, and to impress your guests…
Read MoreHaskins raises vital donation for Greenfingers Charity to support UK hospices
Haskins Garden Centre has donated £6,215 to its national charity of the year, Greenfingers Charity, to contribute towards the cost of supporting children and their families who require hospice services. The donation was raised through the Garden Re-leaf fundraising week in March and proceeds from carrier bag sales at Haskins’ centres across the south and…
Read MoreCook up a tasty autumn favourite with Haskins’ easy roasted tomato soup recipe
With the changing of seasons and darker evenings drawing in, Haskins Garden Centres has created an easy-to-follow homemade roasted tomato soup recipe. September is a good time to harvest your homegrown vegetables (including tomatoes) and think of some tasty recipes that take your produce from garden to plate. Any tomatoes work for this recipe, but…
Read MoreHaskins receives multi-award recognition
Haskins receives multi-award recognition at regional garden centre industry awards Haskins Snowhill centre has been named ‘Destination Garden Centre of the Year’ in the Garden Centre Association (GCA) South Thames Regional Awards. The Snowhill centre in Copthorne, West Sussex, scooped up a further two awards on the night, adding The Barton Grange Trophy for Commercial…
Read MorePromotion for Haskins Garden Centre’s Catering Manager
Jason Froggatt, who first joined Haskins Garden Centres in 2003, has been promoted to Group Catering Manager. Jason started his career working in the catering department at Haskins’ Roundstone centre where he remained for a number of years. Following this, he undertook several other roles in the catering industry, including a stint at Chessington World…
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…
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