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Garden centre opportunity at Belvoir Castle's retail village
GTN Xtra promotion

A retail unit suitable for a garden centre store has become available at Belvoir Castle's unique retail village in Leicestershire. The unit has 1,345 sq ft of indoor space which includes a glasshouse and an outdoor courtyard...
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All change at top of National Garden Scheme

The National Garden Scheme has announced changes to two key positions – Alan Titchmarsh takes over the role of President from Dame Mary Berry and Dr Richard Claxton becomes Chief Executive.
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Deadline approaches for National Plant Award entries

This Friday, (16th May) is the deadline for entering the HTA New Plant Awards which are the beating heart of the HTA National Plant Show taking place at the NAEC Stoneleigh on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June...
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The Gardens Group becomes first to stock Wonderfuel peat free compost

Castle Gardens in Sherborne and Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, which are both part of The Gardens Group, have become the first garden centres in the country to stock a brand new peat free compost called Wonderfuel...
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Don’t miss out, SOLEX is almost here!
8th-10th July 2025, NEC, Birmingham

We’re just two months away from the highly anticipated Solex 2025 Exhibition – taking place on 8th - 10th July at the NEC Birmingham. If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to register your attendance and secure your place at the UK’s premier outdoor living trade show. Register by clicking here
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The Greenfingers Charity breaks ground on new Kitchen Garden at Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice
The Greenfingers Charity has announced that work has officially begun on the brand-new Kitchen Garden at Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice in Arundel, West Sussex...
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Dobbies unveils new-look Cadnam store
Second store relaunched as part of national refurbishment programme

Dobbies Garden Centre in Cadnam has relaunched as part of a nationwide store refurbishment programme which is underway. This is the second in Dobbies’ extensive programme of investment across the store estate.//
Click here to see pictures of the new store
Doff Portland's exclusive for independent garden centres
Doff Portland, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of garden care products, has launched a new exclusive programme to support independent garden centres...
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Wildlife World sales and distribution partnership with WHM

Wildlife World have entered into a sales and distribution partnership with the WHM Pet Group, bringing together some of the UK’s leading brand names in garden wildlife food and habitats...
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Glee 2025 set to welcome biggest influx of new and returning brands yet

Glee 2025 organisers have confirmed an unprecedented wave of fresh talent will be taking to the halls, including a host of never-before-seen brands, as well as many returning to the fold after time away...
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Chris Durston celebrates 60 years at heart of Durstons
Chris Durston, Managing Director of Durston Garden Products, celebrates an extraordinary 60 years of service to the family business in 2025, a legacy that spans generations and has helped shape the landscape of the UK horticultural industry...
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Call for action on anniversary of border chaos

HTA repeats call for urgent action as trade disruptions and costs continue to plague horticulture..
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Garden centre group crowns Values Champions

Yorkshire Garden Centres directors celebrated the success of the 10 Values Champions winners with a lunch at the Mezzanine Restaurant at Tong Garden Centre...
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Leading panel at Garden Museum event boosts momentum for Green Spaces Bill

The future of urban and rural green spaces took centre stage as the Garden Museum in London hosted a live-broadcast panel event focused on the proposed Green Spaces Bill...
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Dig Deep Fundraising Lunch for Perennial
Friday 10 October 2025, The Cumberland, London, W1H 7DL
Perennial is once again bringing the horticultural community together to celebrate our supporter’s efforts and to ask you all to dig deep to raise vital funds for your industry charity...
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Stuart Lowen's Floral Farewell, The War for Talent, RHS Licensed Products and more in GTN's April issue, read on-line here
GTN April 2025. In this issue:
- The war for talent – More People on how to secure the best candidates
- Backing the brand – RHS Licensed products maximise sales
- Country Forge – RHS-endorsed from Tildenet
- Bramblecrest blossoms with the RHS
- Stars come out for Blue Diamond
- Plan ahead for spoga+gafa 2025
- New beginnings for centres part 2
- Best foot forward for Greenfingers – Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025
- Floral farewell – GTN interview’s Stuart Lowen
- Bedding and seasonal bonanza - GTN Planteria
- Addressing misconceptions about SOLEX – LOFA Viewpoint
- Boosting business development - HTA Viewpoint
- Sunshine, sales and supply – GIMA Viewpoint
Read the issue on-line here
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GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest Spring 2025 - A valuable source of reference for the UK Garden Trade

New Products for the UK Garden Trade for 2025 from GIMA Members:
AutoPot Global, Avocet Hardware - Greenman Garden Tools, The Big Cheese, Biohort GmbH, Biolan , Bulldog Tools, Charles Bentley & Son Ltd, Countrywide Bird Food, Deco Pak, Durstons, EKJU, elho, Evergreen Garden Care, Fandango Fire Tools, Formbar, G Plants, Gardena, Greenkey Home & Garden, GLEE, Handy, Helping Hand Environmental, Johnsons Lawn Seeds, LBC (Ultralight) Boots, Melcourt Industries, Mercia Garden Products, Museums & Galleries, Outtrade BV, Phoenox Textiles, Prestige Water, Primeur, Rocketgro, Shark Ninja, Sipcam, Defenders, SUMEC UK, UK Greetings, Vitavia, Woodmansterne, Hortiwool, Zero In, Zest, GIMA Awards 2025
Read the Spring 2025 GIMA Buyers Guide and New Product Digest here
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| EA steps up dry weather prep after dry start to spring
The Environment Agency has urged water companies to do more to safeguard water supplies after the driest start to spring in 69 years.
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Haskins Garden Centres supports Water Saving Week

Water Saving Week (12th to 16th May) is an initiative led by Waterwise, a not-for-profit organisation encouraging people to use water efficiently. Rachel Smith, Plant Team Leader at Haskins Garden Centres, shares ten practical tips for saving water outdoors...
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Dobbies announces community winners for 2025 national gardening campaign

Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the local charities and community organisations set to benefit from its support this year, helping them to create, enhance, or revitalise their indoor and outdoor green spaces — including schools, nurseries, care homes, allotments and community gardens...
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Powerhouse line-up of brands to showcase at Autumn Fair 2025

Autumn Fair, the UK’s largest B2B retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion of the season, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September 2025, bringing together over 800 leading brandsand 12,000+ retail buyers for four days of high-impact product discovery ahead of the busiest season in retail...
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates UK growers with new installation from UBS
A celebration of the UK’s nurseries and growers will take centre stage in the Great Pavilion as UBS, the largest truly global wealth manager, returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2025...
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Peter Beales to launch ‘Ashton Wold’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Peter Beales Roses will unveil its latest rose breeding introduction, ‘Ashton Wold’, a radiant yellow shrub rose, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
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Seminar line up announced for HTA National Plant Show 2025
Excitement is growing as the Horticultural Trades Association announces its seminar line-up for the HTA National Plant Show 2025, taking place at the NAEC Stoneleigh on Wednesday 18 – Thursday 19 June...
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Dobbies announced as main sponsor for Scone Palace Garden Fair
Scotland’s national garden show, Scone Palace Garden Fair, has announced Dobbies Garden Centres as the main sponsor for this year’s event, which runs from 30 to 31 May...
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A Painterly Finale: JUB Holland’s Blooming Masterpiece at Keukenhof
Spring reaches its colourful crescendo at Keukenhof with a striking floral display by JUB Holland: a bold bulb planting designed as a colourful still life...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
LifestyleGarden confirms closure
As of 31st August 2025, ScanCom UK Ltd and LifestyleGarden UK will cease trading and close...
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Sad news of the passing of Raglan’s Jean Davies
Raglan Garden Centre has announced the sad passing of Jean Davies, beloved wife of Martin, co-owner of the centre. Jean was a devoted mother to Sarah and Alex, and a cherished grandmother to three...
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Hozelock launches wellbeing hub to promote mental and physical benefits of gardening
Hozelock has launched its new Wellbeing Hub —a free dedicated online space designed to highlight the positive impact gardening can have on both mental and physical health...
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Dobbies unveils new-look Brighton store
Dobbies Garden Centre in Brighton has had a major refurbishment unveiling its biggest ever gardening range; a new coffee shop and outdoor seating area; new outdoor furniture, clothing and toy ranges, all in a new store layout...
See picture gallery from the store opening
Resolva returns to TV screens for 14th year
Resolva, the trusted and effective solution for garden weeds from Westland Horticulture, returns to TV screens for a 14th year of high-profile media presence from the 5th of May 2025...
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