The Garden Centre Association is offering an early bird booking discount for delegates looking to book a place online for its annual conference before November 15.
Those booking a full conference attendance before this Friday will benefit from a £50 reduction in price. The Association's website is live now to take bookings and interim chief executive Iain Wylie is hoping as many people as possible take advantage of the early bird saving.

"For the first time ever conference delegates will be able to book online via the members' area on our website and qualify for a discount. This offer is available to those who book a full conference attendance including accommodation," he said.

The 2014 conference takes place in Blackpool in January and the GCA said "it promises to be bigger and better than ever", with headline sponsors, including Davidson Richards and Westland Horticulture, and a whole host of guest speakers.

"As always our conference will provide attendees with pertinent information on key aspects of the garden centre industry to assist members in achieving their business goals," Mr Wylie continued. "The information shared will focus on a wide range of topics, including merchandising, marketing and management."