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Four generations of excellence: Tools built to last a lifetime
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Like all the best ideas, Greenman Garden Tools originally started in a shed. In 1974, Don and Eileen Winter began forging garden tools with a simple philosophy: create tools so good they'll be cherished and passed down through generations. Today, as a fourth-generation family business, we've taken that same commitment to quality and built something gardeners are actively seeking out
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Why garden centres need more than a Time & Attendance System
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Garden centres have evolved rapidly, with diverse teams, busier trading patterns and rising customer expectations. But many are still relying on Time & Attendance systems that only track who’s on site. To run efficiently today, garden centres need an integrated approach that brings people, tasks and compliance together...
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A season of TV advertising from Westland

Boost, the All-Purpose Liquid Plant Feed, and Resolva, the nation’s No.1 weedkiller brand, from Westland Horticulture, are returning to TV screens this May across the UK and Ireland, as part of a major seasonal media investment designed to drive consumer demand and increase footfall into garden centres at peak trading time...
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Casswell Eco Green compost targets growth
A pioneering company developing a new peat-free compost is set for growth after completing a six-figure investment. Lincolnshire farmer James Casswell diversified into producing peat-free compost in 2022 and last month made a substantial investment in a new packing line at his Louth farm to meet demand.
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Highfield Garden World top team welcomes Robert Kitt

Family independent Highfield Garden World in Gloucestershire has welcomed one, and said goodbye to another important member of their team – both of whom have been connected with the business for many decades...
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The Greenfingers Charity runners raise over £12,600 at London Landmarks Half Marathon

The Greenfingers Charity is celebrating the incredible efforts of its London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) team, who have collectively raised more than £12,600 in support of the charity’s work creating therapeutic gardens in children’s hospices across the UK...
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PATS 2026 launches elite Hosted Buyer Programme

PATS has launched a new Hosted Buyer Programme for its 2026 edition, with registration now officially open. This initiative facilitates curated, face-to-face meetings between senior retail buyers and exhibitors to foster deeper industry engagement and high-quality networking...
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40 years of 'Flowers for the Pope' at Easter

For the 40th year in a row, Dutch growers supplied flowers for the Easter celebration in Rome – a remarkable milestone that received widespread media attention...
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Blue Diamond picks Hospice UK as charity partner
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has named Hospice UK as its Charity Partner of the Year, marking a nationwide commitment to support vital end-of-life care...
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Six new plant variety launches for 2026

The team at Plants For Europe Ltd is announcing six brand new plant launches for this year, including Agapanthus AtomicBloom Santorini. The new varieties are a mix of perennials and bedding plants, with three of these launches forming part of a series.
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Spacelift to launch at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
A new expert-led, AI-assisted platform is set to transform how homeowners design, plan and manage their outdoor spaces, and it launches at the world's most celebrated garden show next month...
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Matthew Biggs awarded RHS’ highest honour

Gardener, writer and broadcaster Matthew Biggs has been presented with the RHS’ most coveted People Awards – the Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) – recognising and celebrating his extensive services to horticulture...
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GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest (Spring 2026)
New Products for the UK Garden Trade for 2026 from GIMA Members: Altico, Auto Pot Global, Avocet Hardware – Greenman Tools, Bees Seeds, Big Cheese (STV), Charles Bentley, Durstons, Eastern Connections, Easy Cleaning Solutions (Jeyes), elho, Evergreen Garden Care, Fiskars, Floramedia, Gardena, Greenkey, Glee, Handy, Hex Living, Hortiwool, Johnsons Lawn Seeds, Lava-Lite, Lodi UK, The MAD Company, Meadow View Stone, Melcourt, Mercia Garden Products, Monty Miracle, Museums & Galleries, Outtrade BV, Pelsis Doff, Phoenox Textiles, PlantWorks, Super Ninja, Treadstone, Treasure Gardening, Vitavia, Woodmansterne, Zest Outdoor Living and the GIMA Member Directory.
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GTN March 2026 issue, read on-line
- New gift packaging and greeting cards from Woodmansterne
- Exclusive GTN interview with Derek Bunker as he takes retirement
- Houseplants benefit from the Durston’s difference
- Hunter Stoves enter the outdoor leisure market with Pollen
- More than just cards – the story behind Museums & Galleries
- Round up from this year’s Garden Press Event
- Investments underline the future for Evergreen Garden Care
- BGC’s family values - GTN meets with Charles and Amy Stubbs
- Inspiration from winning teams in GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards
- Review from Spring Fair and Glee at Spring Fair
- Invasive Plant Advice – GTN Planteria
- AI, your partner in business - Adapt or Die
- Plus Pleydell Smithyman Viewpoint; LOFA Viewpoint; HTA Viewpoint; GIMA Viewpoint
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HTA announces expert speaker lineup for Horticulture, The Conference
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced the first confirmed names in an impressive lineup of speakers for Horticulture, The Conference...
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Jess returns to Meadow View Stone
Following a period of maternity leave to welcome her twin boys, Meadow View Stone has announced the return of Jess Dabell to the business. Jess rejoins the team in a part-time capacity, with a focus on sustainability initiatives and marketing...
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THE BIG BRITISH GARDEN SURVEY
This year the National Garden Scheme is inviting people across the UK to take part in The Big British Garden Survey...
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Construction of new business premises for Planta
This summer Smiemans Projecten will start construction of the new, modern business premises for Planta Groencentrum...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Blue Diamond Garden Centres acquires Holt Garden Centre in Norfolk
Blue Diamond has announced the acquisition of Holt Garden Centre, located on the Kelling Estate in North Norfolk. This acquisition marks Blue Diamond’s 54th garden centre and further reinforces the Group’s position at the forefront of the industry, with an annual turnover of £400+ million...
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Altico solve increased haulage costs by refining delivery profiles
Landscaping supplies company Altico have made the decision not to pass on any increased haulage costs that have arisen due to the Gulf conflict...
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GCA BoT for March shows ‘robust sales’
The Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade for March shows members recorded ‘robust sales’ and a positive year‑to‑date performance. Peter Burks, GCA CEO, said: "Our non-gardening categories were all positive..."
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Sales slow as trading returns to seasonal norms
The Horticultural Trades Association monthly Market Update report shows that garden centre sales in March 2026 fell by -4% compared to March 2025, but remained +18% ahead of March 2024...
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GIMA Awards 2026 open for entries as industry gears up for biggest night of the year
The countdown is officially on. The GIMA Awards are returning on Thursday 12th November, bringing the garden retail industry together once again to recognise the ideas, innovation and people shaping the sector right now...
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FELCO 2e: The Electric Evolution of the Swiss Pruning Shear
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FELCO, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional cutting tools and a symbol of Swiss quality since 1945, is proud to unveil the new FELCO 2e electronic pruning shear...
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#AJoyfulRebellion ignites on social media
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Sipcam Home & Garden is celebrating the powerful momentum of #AJoyfulRebellion, the bold new ecofective® campaign that has exploded across social media following its successful debut at the Garden Press Event...
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