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The move towards peat-free growing media
For hundreds of years gardeners and growers have recognised the excellent properties of peat as medium for cultivating plants, but at what cost? Over-extraction and the destruction of natural peat bogland has had a huge impact on the environment. The landscape has suffered, and so too has biodiversity and the climate. The time has come for change, and Merlin Brooke-Little considers how this might be achieved, and when . . .
Release date: 16th February 2011 More>

The spread of Box Blight through English gardens
The incidence of shrub and tree diseases has become a national concern, with items on the threats to Britain's trees and forests a common theme on TV and radio. One such disease now hitting gardeners hard is Box Blight. Merlin Brooke-Little investigates . . .
Release date: 25th January 2011 More>

Christmas Market 2010
Nicholsons hosted a special two-day Christmas Market (Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December) with over 40 stalls. We offered our own hand-made wreaths and decorations, while there was entertainment for the children and mouthwatering refreshments. It was also the perfect opportunity to stock up on yuletide firewood and collect one of our splendid needle-fast Nordmann Christmas Trees.
Release date: 4th November 2010 More>

Nicholsons Country Garden Days
Our first Country Garden open day in April 2010 was a huge success. In June we followed that with a second, and then had two more before the end of the year, rounding off 2010 with our Christmas Market.
Release date: Updated October 2010 More>

New Appointments at Nicholsons
There have been new appointments at Nicholsons this month, with Jon Uglow becoming the latest inspiring young designer to join Nicholsons' expanding Landscaping Division.
Release date: 10th May 2010 More>

Nicholsons Country Garden Days
We're passionate about country garden living, and we just love being out in the countryside. As we journey through the year, come and share our enjoyment of what each new season has to offer by visiting us for our special Country Garden Days.
Release date: 16th March 2010 More>

Transition Movement
Nicholsons is joining the national Transition Movement, and has started by implementing an Energy Decent Action Plan to meet the company's short and long-term goals for reducing its impact on the environment. By engaging with staff, suppliers and customers, Nicholsons hopes to achieve a gradual transition to a more sustainable future.
Release date: 19th January 2010 More>

Working with Fernando Caruncho
Nicholsons Landscaping division has been contracted to create an exciting contemporary garden in the Cotswolds. The concept for the garden is the work of avant garde Spanish designer Fernando Caruncho, and will be the first example of his work to be executed in the UK.
Release date: 5th January 2010 More>

OneOak Project
Children from Bladon C of E Primary School have been working with the Sylva Fioundation and Nicholsons to learn more about the world of trees, and by taking part in the OneOak Project, will examine the lifecycle of an oak tree from tiny acorn to massive sentinel of the forest.
Release date: 6th November 2009 More>

Christmas 2009
Opening times (including all November and December Saturdays (except Boxing Day), wreath-making workshops (December), gift ideas, firewood and needle-fast Nordmann Christmas Trees, ready for ordering now.
Release date: 4th November 2009 More>

Greening your Garden
Hidden away in the quiet of the countryside there's a secret garden centre, except it's not such a secret any longer. Merlin Brooke-Little investigates.
Release date: 14th October 2009 More>

Food Critique
Running a garden centre is a bit like being the chef in a top restaurant, with all the associated demands on time and expertise - at least, that's how Merlin Brooke-Little sees it, from his office at Nicholsons . . . .
Release date: 22nd May 2009 More>

Nicholsons Extended Opening Times
On selected weekends this year, and into the future, Nicholsons will be open on Saturdays.
Release date: 12th March 2009 More>

Nicholsons in 'Grower of the Year' finals
Nicholsons achieved a Highly Commended accolade in the Nursery Stock Grower category in the 2009 "Grower of the Year" awards.
Release date: 10th March 2009 More>

Bleeding Canker and Sudden Oak Death
In recent months there has been much discussion in the media about the so-called "new" tree diseases, such as Sudden Oak Death and Bleeding Canker. Here is our appraisal of the problem.
Release date: 23rd February 2009 More>

Nicholsons Hedging Fund
Nicholsons has a hedging fund that we are happy to share with you at prices that won't cripple your home economics but will make your garden a great place to spend more time.
Release date: 12th January 2009 More>

VAT rate is reduced to 15%
Arising from the Chancellor's pre-budget statement, the rate of VAT is reduced from 17.5% to 15%.
Release date: 1st December 2008 More>

Goodbye Sycamore
We say goodbye to the majestic sycamore which stood beside our entrance gates.
Release date: 28th November 2008 More>

Christmas Trees 2008
Pre-order needle-fast Nordmann Christmas Tree.
Release date: 14th November 2008 More>