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Find out more Greenfingers Charity have created 51 inspiring gardens and outdoor spaces for children that use hospices around the UK. They create beautiful, well-designed outdoor spaces for children to enjoy whether through play and fun or therapeutic rest and relaxation. Greenfingers Haskins Garden Centre National Charity of the Year 2025 £4,267 for Greenfingers Charity…
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Bloom Helping Gardens since 1882 ” Our mission statement… Haskins is dedicated to being the best garden centre possible, providing customers with quality products, trustworthy advice, value for money and inspirational ideas to create the gardens they aspire to. “ Next Our history Past, present and future of Haskins Careers at Haskins Working for Haskins…
Read MoreHaskins colleague named as one of Costa Coffee’s best baristas in the world
Haskins Garden Centres is celebrating the achievement of one of its restaurant supervisors after Michaela Wilson, 28 years old from its West End centre, finished third in Costa Coffee’s Global Barista of the Year competition. Michaela, who has been a part of the Haskins team for over nine years, progressed through local, regional, and eventually…
Read More10 Things Gardeners Can Do to Become More Sustainable
Sustainable Gardening 10 things gardeners can do to become more sustainable Gardening is a great way to get exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and grow your own food. If you’re looking to make your gardening more sustainable, here are 10 tips to get you started: 01. Add some native plants Native plants are adapted to our…
Read MoreHow to use peat free compost
How to use peat free compost With more awareness around peat-bog depletion, peat free composts are becoming widely available, allowing gardeners to transition to a sustainable alternative. Peat has traditionally been used in large scale compost making due to its ability to retain water and nutrients. With increasing environmental pressures around its use, compost manufacturers…
Read MorePeat Policy
Peat Policy Last updated: 13.03.2023 Haskins fully supports the reduction of peat in compost to help save our peat bog habitats. Whilst we recognise that peat has previously been an excellent growing media, we have been working closely with our suppliers and partners to find sustainable alternatives that will enable our garden centres to…
Read MoreGender Pay Gap 2023
Haskins Gender Pay Gap Reporting Last updated: 10/03/23 This report set out the Gender Pay Gap reporting as required by The Equality Act 2010. It is important to note that the Gender Pay Gap is different from equal pay. Equal pay refers to men and women receiving equal pay for the same jobs or…
Read MoreHaskins’ rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe
Take spring from garden to kitchen with Haskins’ rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe. As the spring months begin to emerge following winter, Haskins Garden Centres has created a delicious and easy-to-follow rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe. March is the perfect time to start harvesting these unique vegetables and also plant your own home-grown…
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House plants As you start the year afresh, why not improve the air quality of your home with these five healthy house-plants? Just for a second, imagine if your wellbeing could be improved by a plant. Whist you are undoubtedly familiar with the nutritional and medicinal benefits of plants, there is another subtle, yet important…
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Cacti With their strong architectural shapes, cacti make a bold statement in any bright room. Like succulents, cacti have low maintenance needs, making them a very easy houseplant option and an ideal feature piece for your desk or coffee table. Whilst cacti are members of the succulent family, their spines classify them as a separate…
Read MoreBonsai
Bonsai Practiced for many centuries, Bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees and shrubs. Cultivated by the Japanese to bring harmony and nature into the home, bonsai trees are a little more delicate compared to the average indoor plant. By following a few basic rules, everyone should be successful in caring for their tree.…
Read MoreCroton
Croton Known for their colourful leathery leaves, Crotons can make excellent houseplants that provide structure and interest to living spaces. Crotons are an easy-to-grow houseplant known for their colourful, variegated foliage. They originate from the exotic tropical rainforests of southeast Asia, where they can grow into large shrubs up to 3 metres tall. With the…
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