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THE UK’S LEADING JOURNAL FOR GARDEN CENTRES AND DIY STORES DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012 £4.95


To peat or not to peat?


A SNAPSHOT ON WHERE THE GROWING MEDIA CATEGORY STANDS


Getting gifts right


WHY THIS DEPARTMENT CAN BE TRICKY


Food for thought


ESSENTIAL ADVICE ON IN-STORE CATERING


£2 MILLION CONSUMER CAMPAIGN. THAT’S A NICE TOUCH!


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