Why garden centres are blooming

The boom in British gardening - at Moneyweek.com - the best of the week's international financial media.

by Euan Stuart

Last month's Chelsea Flower Show proved once again just how popular gardening has become with the British public popularity that borders on obsession. These days, the annual event is a cross between a grand garden party and a photo opportunity, says Victoria Summerley in The Independent. Celebrities can be found "crawling all over it" like aphids on a rosebud. If gardening has any claim to be today's rock 'n' roll, then celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin is its Liam Gallagher.

Subscribe to MoneyWeek

Subscribe to MoneyWeek today and get your first six magazine issues absolutely FREE

Get 6 issues free
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/mw70aro6gl1676370748.jpg

Sign up to Money Morning

Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter

Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter

Sign up
MoneyWeek

MoneyWeek is written by a team of experienced and award-winning journalists, plus expert columnists. As well as daily digital news and features, MoneyWeek also publishes a weekly magazine, covering investing and personal finance. From share tips, pensions, gold to practical investment tips - we provide a round-up to help you make money and keep it.