Advice on water harvesting and garden care as heatwave looks set to continue
Haskins Garden Centres are encouraging gardeners to look after their plants and wildlife due to the ongoing warm temperatures. Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, commented: “Long-range forecasters are warning that hot weather is looking likely to hold out through the rest of summer and even into autumn. As there is nothing in the forecasts…
Swing into Wimbledon season with homemade strawberry jam
Haskins Garden Centre is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown strawberries this summer, with a strawberry jam recipe. Alasdair Urquhart, plant expert at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Strawberries are easy to grow and it’s the perfect time to get planting as the British climate heats up. The fruity berries can be harvested…
Make your own berry sorbet with Haskins Garden Centres this summer
Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown raspberries and blackcurrants this summer, with a berry sorbet recipe. Alasdair Urquhart, plant expert at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Using the raspberries and blackcurrants from your garden to make your own berry sorbet is simple, delicious and rewarding. Even if you haven’t been able…
Haskins encourages gardeners to share photos of their best rose on social media
To celebrate one of the UK’s favourite flowers, Haskins Garden Centre group has introduced a new ‘share your rose’ photo competition on its social media pages. The garden centre group is encouraging gardeners to take a photo of the prettiest rose in their garden and share it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag…
Ferndown in Bloom 2018
Ferndown in Bloom is a free competition, open to residents and businesses within the Ferndown BH22 area. The aim of this fun event is to create beautiful gardens and outside spaces, encouraging a sense of community pride and recognising those who have contributed to the beauty of Ferndown. What the judges are looking for: All…
General Data Protection Regulations – Information for Employees
As your employer, the Company needs to keep and process information about you for normal employment contractual purposes. The information we hold enables us to comply with any legal requirements, pursue the legitimate interests of the Company and protect our legal position in the event of legal proceedings. If you do not provide this data,…
Get ready for summer with Haskins’ mint and cucumber mojito recipe
Haskins Garden Centres is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown mint this summer with a refreshing, non-alcoholic mojito recipe. Alasdair Urquhart, plant advisor at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Making your own mojito with home-grown ingredients is simple and rewarding. Even if you haven’t had time to grow your own mint this…
Rising Stars
Congratulations to Sam Davis, Head Office on reaching the final of Rising Stars 2017 and also Kathryn Crouch, West End who also reached the final in 2016. Both were recognised at our Staff Celebration Day in March and awarded a certificate each.
Apprenticeships available!
Did you know… we have apprenticeships available in the following: Food Preparation Warehousing Retail Hospitality Service Team Leader Customer Service If you are interested in applying please follow this link http://www.haskins.co.uk/apprenticeship-haskins/
