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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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Floristry Forecast 2026: The Future of Botanical Styling in Interiors and Retail
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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
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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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Henton and Chattell confirms acquisition of Newark site from Farmstar
Henton and Chattell has officially taken over the Newark branch from Farmstar Ltd. The acquisition marks the next stage in Henton and Chattell’s ambitious growth strategy and strengthens its presence in the agricultural, groundcare, and garden machinery sectors across the East Midlands...
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HTA New Plant Awards plants added to Joy of Plants Library
This was a bumper year for the New Plant Awards across all the categories and 129 new plants have now been added to the Joy of Plants Library.
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RHS appoints Ca’ Pietra as licensee for outdoor paving
Ca’ Pietra, a leading expert in the world of stone, tiles, and hard landscaping, is now the RHS licensee for natural stone and porcelain tiles suitable for external use...
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STIGA and YouGov Uncover the Mental Health Benefits of Gardening in the UK
The latest findings from “Gardens of Europe 2025,” a survey commissioned by STIGA and conducted by YouGov, highlight how tending to green spaces provides a vital source of calm in today’s fast-paced world...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Perrywood Tiptree, Poplars and Pennells Grimsby clinch top awards at GCA East region presentation
Garden centre staff throughout the Garden Centre Association’s East region are celebrating after picking up awards at a presentation at British Garden Centres, Northampton. The Garden Centre of the Year winners were Perrywood Tiptree (pictured) in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category, Poplars (below) in the Garden Centre (GC) category and Pennells Grimsby for the Local Garden Centre (LGC).
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The Greenfingers Charity Together Garden makes lasting impact
It’s was a truly unforgettable week for Greenfingers Charity as the Greenfingers Charity Together Garden took centre stage at the RHS Flower Show at the stunning Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham...
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HTA July Market Update: Sales cool as water issues heat up
Following a strong spring season for garden centres, the Horticultural Trades Association Market Update for June trading reveals a cooling in sales momentum as the UK entered one of its hottest Junes on record...
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Altico’s Pot Toppers lead the way in small scale landscaping
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Altico Garden Products is thrilled with the exceptional success of its Pot Topper Range, which has quickly established itself as a firm favourite among garden enthusiasts and retailers alike...
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From lavender to lattes – Magrini set to launch range of coffee and milk machines at Glee
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Having firmly established themselves as an important supplier to the garden centre café market Magrini are exhibiting at Glee for the first time this year...
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Corby + Fellas installs Cucina restaurant system at Charnley's Home & Garden
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Corby + Fellas has successfully installed their Cucina restaurant system at Charnley's Home & Garden...
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The Great Summer Sale
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