In This Issue
Retailers give GET OFF Paws Away the thumbs-up
Webb Garden Power Secures BBC Gardeners’ World Best Buy Recognition for Two Cordless Lawnmowers
Blue Diamond to buy all the stock from AMES
Olympic legend Sir Jason Kenny named as a headline speaker at 2027 GCA Conference
GIMA to launch international trade service Gardenex
Assistant manager of Brimsmore Gardens raises £12,000 for Greenfingers Charity in Kilimanjaro challenge
Honeyfields rebrand offers stronger shelf impact, better bird health and better margins
Woodmansterne becomes a Certified B Corporation
Zest celebrates B Corp Certification as part of P&A Group
Lume by NOMA Garden Lighting Wins Best Garden and Outdoor Lighting Award at the Ideal Home Awards
Summer Showroom Directory in GTN May-June 2026 Issue
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Something prehistoric is coming to Bents this summer
Autumn Fair launches revamped Little Black Book
RHS Breeze House gazebo unveiled at Chelsea
The Duchess of Gloucester to visit Wyevale Nurseries
EGO's first Tabless battery promises faster charging and smarter control
Merriments welcomes visitors for rose season
Entries open for AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2027
Frank P Matthews launches ‘Legacy’ apple tree to mark 125th anniversary
SDEA elects first female president in its 79-year history
New app to help gardeners take action on invasives
BHETA to host webinar about overcoming margin erosion on Amazon
RHS and Muck Boots announce Special Edition RHS range
The best of last week's
John Ravenscroft sadly passes away
Sipcam Home & Garden announces new logistics partnership
Never miss a task again — Automated Job Scheduling in WorkForce Manager
RocketGro celebrate exposure at Chelsea Flower Show
Blue Diamond Garden Centres and Diddly Squat Farm Announce Exclusive Retail Partnership
Go Floral on Friday to support the Greenfingers Killimanjaro team as they set off on their climb to the top of Africa
Toolbank drive to success at the GIMA Charity Golf Day - UPDATED
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Blue Diamond Garden Centres and Diddly Squat Farm Announce Exclusive Retail Partnership

Blue Diamond Garden Centres today announces an exclusive three-year partnership with Diddly Squat Farm to develop and bring to market a unique range of co-branded gardening products which will be available online, in Blue Diamond’s 54 garden centres and in the Diddly Squat Farm Shops...

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Go Floral on Friday to support the Greenfingers Killimanjaro team as they set off on their climb to the top of Africa

The Greenfingers Charity is issuing a final call for the garden retail industry to get involved in Floral Friday on 12th June, a colourful show of support for the 23 trekkers setting off to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the charity...

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Toolbank drive to success at the GIMA Charity Golf Day - UPDATED
Record-breaking turnout delivers GIMA's biggest Golf Day yet

The Toolbank team of Paul Maxwell, Graham Cardus, Phil Hartson and Dan Cueto were the winners of the annual GIMA Charity Golf Day 2026 held last week at Belton Woods Golf, Spa and Hotel in Grantham 

 

A record-breaking 100 golfers teed off for a day of sporting competition, networking and fundraising – all in aid of the Greenfingers Charity...

See the full results and GIMA Charity Golf Day photo gallery
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Retailers give GET OFF Paws Away the thumbs-up
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The new GET OFF Paws Away range has hit the market and retailers across the UK are already giving it a big thumbs-up. Early feedback shows strong confidence in the range’s effectiveness, standout branding, and consumer appeal, marking a powerful new moment for one of the UK’s most trusted names in pet behaviour management and outdoor cleanliness...

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Webb Garden Power Secures BBC Gardeners’ World Best Buy Recognition for Two Cordless Lawnmowers

British garden machinery brand Webb Garden Power is proud to announce it has been presented with 2026 Best Buy status by BBC Gardeners’ World magazine for two of its latest cordless lawnmowers: the Webb 20V 30cm Cordless Cylinder Lawnmower and the Webb 40V (2 x 20V) 47cm Brushless Self-Propelled Lawnmower...

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Blue Diamond to buy all the stock from AMES

Blue Diamond have emerged as the successful bidder in the process to sell off all the stock at AMES after they closed the gates at the end of March 2026...

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Olympic legend Sir Jason Kenny named as a headline speaker at 2027 GCA Conference

Britain's most successful Olympian of all time Sir Jason Kenny has been confirmed this month (June 2026) as a headline speaker for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference in January 2027...

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GIMA to launch international trade service Gardenex

GIMA has announced the launch of Gardenex, its dedicated international trade service, designed to support international trade, strengthen commercial connections and create new opportunities for businesses operating across the global garden sector...

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Assistant manager of Brimsmore Gardens raises £12,000 for Greenfingers Charity in Kilimanjaro challenge
 

Alexa Blackmore, assistant manager of Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, has now raised over £12,000 for Greenfingers Charity, which creates therapeutic outdoor spaces for children's hospices across the UK, as she makes her final preparations to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next month...

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Honeyfields rebrand offers stronger shelf impact, better bird health and better margins

Honeyfields, the wild bird food brand from WHM Pet, has unveiled a major rebrand, designed to boost on-shelf standout, simplify shopper choice and unlock stronger retail performance.

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Woodmansterne becomes a Certified B Corporation

Woodmansterne, a third-generation family-run publisher, has become a Certified B Corporation, independently accredited by B Lab, with a score of 95.5. Joining a global collective of businesses who meet the most rigorous standards of social and environmental performance...

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Zest celebrates B Corp Certification as part of P&A Group
 

Timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist Zest is celebrating after P&A Group officially achieved B Corp certification...

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Lume by NOMA Garden Lighting Wins Best Garden and Outdoor Lighting Award at the Ideal Home Awards

NOMA Garden Lighting's Lume collection has been named Best Garden and Outdoor Lighting at the prestigious Ideal Home Awards, recognising our innovative approach to transforming outdoor spaces through exceptional lighting design and technology...

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Summer Showroom Directory in GTN May-June 2026 Issue

In this issue:

  • Fakenham Garden Centre
  • Glee Roadshow 2026
  • Celebrations and trends at Chelsea
  • J-Class Moongate
  • Making Napoleon famous
  • Comfort and joy from Bramblecrest
  • Summer Showroom Special & Directory
  • DLF and Johnsons Lawn Seed
  • LeisureGrow open for business
  • Westland’s brand-new showroom
  • Introducing Royal Garden UK
  • Plant show round up for Summer 2026
  • Food allergy awareness and safety - New GTN series
  • Create an experience - Adapt or Die
  • Floral Spectacular at Chelsea - GTN Planteria
  • Keeping Garden Furniture moving - LOFA Viewpoint
  • Putting on a show - HTA Viewpoint
Read the issue on-line here
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Something prehistoric is coming to Bents this summer

Bents Garden & Home is set to unleash a Jurassic-sized adventure, transporting visitors back in time with the arrival of Dinosaurs in the Hidden Garden, launching from 1st July and offering roarsome experiences throughout the school holidays...

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Autumn Fair launches revamped Little Black Book
 

Autumn Fair has announced the return of its highly anticipated Little Black Book for 2026, a redesigned premium buyer guide created to help retailers navigate the show smarter, discover emerging brands faster and stay ahead of the trends shaping the busiest trading season of the year...

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RHS Breeze House gazebo unveiled at Chelsea

Admired building garden maker Breeze House launched a stunning new luxury garden gazebo endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The gazebo will also be appearing at two other major RHS Flower Shows in July...

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The Duchess of Gloucester to visit Wyevale Nurseries

The Duchess of Gloucester will visit Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford on July 13, where she will tour the nursery and meet members of the team.

Managing director Andy Johnson and Chairman Heather Williamson get ready to welcome Her Royal Highness...

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EGO's first Tabless battery promises faster charging and smarter control
 

EGO has developed its first battery featuring advanced tabless cell technology. Allowing for faster charging, enhanced power and little-to-no downtime, the 8Ah BA4480X Lithium MAXTM battery joins EGO’s market-leading 56V platform for cordless outdoor power equipment...

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