In This Issue
British Garden Centres appoints Amy Stubbs as MD
Glee 2025: where insight grows and innovation blooms
Blue Diamond complete the purchase of Barton Grange
Planters, Old Railway Line and Brimsmore win big in GCA Wales & West region
Floristry Forecast 2026: The Future of Botanical Styling in Interiors and Retail
Haxnicks celebrates 30 years of gardening innovation
June’s GCA BoT figures show good year-to-date sales
Donations from HTA National Plant Show given new lease of life
British Garden Centres celebrates another event debut at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse
The Greenfingers Charity marks a summer of garden transformations at children’s hospices
Mill Race Garden Centre set to close on August Bank Holiday
GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund now open for entries
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group's Yorkshire Day charity spinathon
Spring Fair and Theo Paphitis announce 12 new #SBS winners for 2026 initiative
Henchman launches All Terrain Telescopic Platform
Retail’s finest to take centre stage at Creative Retail Awards
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Henton and Chattell confirms acquisition of Newark site from Farmstar
HTA New Plant Awards plants added to Joy of Plants Library
RHS appoints Ca’ Pietra as licensee for outdoor paving
STIGA and YouGov Uncover the Mental Health Benefits of Gardening in the UK
The best of last week's
Perrywood Tiptree, Poplars and Pennells Grimsby clinch top awards at GCA East region presentation
The Greenfingers Charity Together Garden makes lasting impact
HTA July Market Update: Sales cool as water issues heat up
Altico’s Pot Toppers lead the way in small scale landscaping
From lavender to lattes – Magrini set to launch range of coffee and milk machines at Glee
Corby + Fellas installs Cucina restaurant system at Charnley's Home & Garden
The Great Summer Sale
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British Garden Centres appoints Amy Stubbs as MD

British Garden Centres has announced the appointment of eldest daughter, Amy Stubbs, as Managing Director alongside her father, Charles Stubbs and uncle, Robert...

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Glee 2025: where insight grows and innovation blooms
Find out more about this year’s packed seminar programme

When Glee returns to the NEC Birmingham from Tuesday 16th –Thursday 18th September 2025, it will bring with it a dynamic and future-focused seminar programme, designed to spark insight, drive profitability, and energise the garden retail sector...

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Blue Diamond complete the purchase of Barton Grange

Blue Diamond have completed the purchase of Barton Grange Garden Centre with their first day of trading tomorrow, Saturday 26th July 2025.  Blue Diamond Managing Director, Alan Roper told GTN Xtra: "It's the team that make Barton Grange...

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Planters, Old Railway Line and Brimsmore win big in GCA Wales & West region

In the GCA’s Midlands, Wales & West region, Garden Centre of the Year winners were Planters Garden Centre, Tamworth in the Destination Garden Centre category.

Old Railway Line Garden Centre won the Garden Centre category.

Brimsmore Gardens took the Local Garden Centre honours. The presentations were made at Pugh’s Wenvoe on Thursday...

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Floristry Forecast 2026: The Future of Botanical Styling in Interiors and Retail
GTN Xtra Promotion: Floralsilk

When it comes to selecting and styling faux flowers in 2026, the focus is on sculptural minimalism paired with organic abundance. Gone are the days of predictable bouquets – next year’s trends continue to push floristry into the bold, expressive world of sculptural, asymmetric arrangements. From softly arching stems in ikebana-inspired displays to dramatic, architectural installations, botanical styling is set to be even more visually striking and commercially impactful.

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Haxnicks celebrates 30 years of gardening innovation
GTN Xtra Promotion

This year, Haxnicks – and integral part of Tildenet Gardenware – celebrates its 30th anniversary in a landmark moment for a brand that has transformed the way gardeners grow...

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June’s GCA BoT figures show good year-to-date sales

The Garden Centre Association June 2025 Barometer of Trade (BoT) shows good year-to-date sales despite the hot weather’s effect on gardening activity during the month...

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Donations from HTA National Plant Show given new lease of life

Following the success of the HTA National Plant Show in June, several charities have benefited from donations of hundreds of plants originally from the event, which were either planted in their gardens or sold to raise funds for their own causes.

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British Garden Centres celebrates another event debut at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse

British Garden Centres continued its successful event season at the very first RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show, raising awareness of the brand in Yorkshire’s spectacular new horticultural setting...

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The Greenfingers Charity marks a summer of garden transformations at children’s hospices
 

As summer reaches its peak the Greenfingers Charity is in a reflective mood as it looks back on a season of progress, creativity, and connection at children’s hospices across the country...

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Mill Race Garden Centre set to close on August Bank Holiday

August Bank Holiday Monday has been earmarked for the last day of trading for Mill Race Garden Centre in Essex, following its sale.

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GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund now open for entries

Got a bright idea that could transform garden retail?  The GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund (GISCF) – run in partnership with Glee – is now open for 2025 entries, ready to support the next generation of garden industry innovators.

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Yorkshire Garden Centre Group's Yorkshire Day charity spinathon

Static bikes will be in the checkout areas at Yorkshire Garden Centres' sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, Pennine and Dean's York and Scarborough on 1st August as the team continues to raise funds for Martin House Children's Hospice...

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Spring Fair and Theo Paphitis announce 12 new #SBS winners for 2026 initiative

Spring Fair has announced the 12 new winners of its continued partnership with retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis and his #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative. Each winner will receive a free exhibition stand within the #SBS Village at Spring Fair, taking place on 1 - 4 February 2026 at the NEC Birmingham...

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Henchman launches All Terrain Telescopic Platform
 

Henchman has launched its latest innovation – the All Terrain Telescopic Platform. Designed in direct response to industry demand, this new product combines the adjustability of a telescopic platform with the robust stability required for an uneven or sloped terrain – a long-standing gap in the professional access equipment market...

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Retail’s finest to take centre stage at Creative Retail Awards

The Creative Retail Awards has announced the 2025 shortlist, showcasing innovation and excellence across the global retail industry. This year’s ceremony will introduce a dramatic new setting, taking place at London’s newly opened Emerald Theatre on 25 September 2025...

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