COVID 19’s Impact On The Gardening Community

The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on our society, but it’s also given rise to an unexpected boost in the form of home gardening and grow your own. As people were furloughed or forced into isolation during lockdown periods due Earthly disasters like natural instances that caused fear around illness transmission rates increased drastically among those who would not normally be at risk for such ailments – giving them plenty more time outside where they could plant vegetables.

What was once a threat to industries such as construction and retail is now being transformed into an opportunity for those in the gardening sector. With more people connecting with nature, many trends seem here-to stay according coronavirus’ effects on our economy.

Director of Richardson Garden Supplies Olly Richardson said “I’ve been delighted to see the millions of new British gardeners springing up recently. Nearly 3 million, according to research from The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). Nearly half are aged under 45. As you might expect many said that they had more time and energy after lockdown because it gave them something exciting which they can immerse themselves in.”

The recent uprising of COVID in the UK has left many people feeling distressed. Fortunately, there is one place where you can find solace: your garden! The HTA Garden Retail Monitor discovered that sales of gardening products were up 19% in August, 17% in July and a massive 34% in June.

Customers are now spending an average of 35% more on gardening products than last year. Surges in sales were also seen in seeds (59%), bedding plants (29%), as well equipment for the garden such a tools or containers which can be used outdoors; these increased by 51%.