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Vacancy: Retail Development Manager – South West Covering Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset
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Woodmansterne Publications is looking for a passionate, customer-focused Retail Development Manager who enjoys building strong relationships and helping our customers grow their businesses through excellent service and commercial insight.
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Landmark moment for Notcutts with complete transformation of original garden centre that started it all
Notcutts, the family-owned garden centre group founded almost 130 years ago, has completed a multi-phased transformation of its original historic site in Woodbridge, Suffolk. The project represents a significant investment and Notcutts’ long-term commitment to the future of garden centre retail...

The occasion was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where Caroline and Andrew Notcutt, great-grandchildren of Notcutts’ founder Roger Crompton Notcutt., were joined by the local Mayor of Woodbridge, Cllr Nigel Phipps.
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Raising the Union Flag to celebrate the purchase of the freehold at Gates Woodlands Hinckley
Following a highly successful first year of trading, the Gates family has completed the acquisition of the freehold of its Stapleton site, securing the long-term future of Gates Woodlands Hinckley...
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GIMA Awards momentum builds as sponsorship opportunities and tickets near sell-out

With momentum continuing to build behind the GIMA Awards 2026, ticket sales have now surpassed the 95% mark, leaving just 25 tickets remaining. As excitement grows ahead of the garden industry's biggest night of celebration, GIMA is also inviting businesses to secure one of the last remaining sponsorship opportunities...
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Miracle-Gro and RHS celebrate shared vision with peat-free Snapdragon trials
Miracle-Gro and the Royal Horticultural Society have announced that the vibrant Floral Fantasia Garden at RHS Garden Hyde Hall is now officially open for the 2026 season. The garden serves as both an inspiring visitor destination and a rigorous, real-world trial environment where innovative new plant varieties are evaluated under practical growing conditions...
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Greenfingers Charity calls for runners to take on the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon

The Greenfingers Charity is inviting supporters to lace up their running shoes and secure one of its exclusive charity places in the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon...
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Botanically brilliant support from The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation
The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has announced its support for the 2026 Botanical University Challenge and Festival of Botany, reinforcing its commitment to developing the next generation of horticultural and plant science professionals...
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Mr Fothergill’s combat tough conditions at trial grounds

Challenging conditions have been met head on by the team at Mr Fothergill’s with the show of colour and vigour from plants in the Trials Ground nothing short of a miracle...
Click here to see picture round-up from trials ground
Greenfingers Charity celebrates over £32,000 Summer Ball success as 2027 event launches with Early Bird offer

The Greenfingers Charity is celebrating the success of its 2026 Summer Ball after the spectacular evening raised an incredible £32,000, helping to fund the creation of more magical gardens for children with life-limiting conditions and their families at children's hospices across the UK...
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Kilimanjaro, tribute to Andy Bunker, SOLEX review in GTN magazine July-August Issue
In this issue:
- Kilimanjaro – in the climbers’ words
- A new chapter for garden retail at APAC
- Dragons at Floral Fantasia
- Two shows, one visit – Glee & Autumn Fair
- Andy Bunker tribute
- National Garden Scheme sales opportunities
- GTN’s Greatest Restaurant & Food Hall Garden Centre Team Awards
- Garden timber with provenance from Jagram
- GTN’s SOLEX review
- Dedication to trees at Frank P Matthews
- Restaurants – a strategic asset
- Green innovations – GTN Planteria
- SOLEX 2026 a show to remember – LOFA viewpoint
- Water resilience – HTA viewpoint
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Hillier announces new Senior Production Manager
Hillier Nurseries has appointed Karolina Forgacz as Senior Production Manager, succeeding Charles Carr...
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BHETA to host webinar on smarter fleet management
BHETA members can discover how to improve transport efficiency by joining a webinar with the association’s latest Business Support Provider, Silvey Fleet. The event takes place on Wednesday, 2 September, at 10am...
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RHS confirms 2027 shows including new festival for the South West
RHS Shows will continue to bring world-class horticulture to new locations in 2027, with the charity confirming a calendar of four major events including its first-ever in Bristol...
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Celebrating American horticulture at 55th Fleuroselect Convention
Fleuroselect’s 55th Annual Convention brought the international horticultural community together in Philadelphia, USA, from 14-16 July for three days of inspiration, recognition and collaboration...
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Creative Retail Awards open vote to crown UK's most talked-about project
Nike, adidas, Prada, Dr. Martens and Marc Jacobs are among 10 projects in contention for the 2026 Shop Drop Spotlight Award. Voting closes on Friday 4 September...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
David Domoney set to tour Blue Diamond garden centres
Award-winning horticulturalist and TV presenter David Domoney will be appearing at Blue Diamond’s garden centres across the UK in September to share his gardening wisdom with audiences...
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Golfers invited to swing into action for Greenfingers
Golfers from across the horticultural industry are being invited to take part in the Horticultural Golf Society (HGS) Captain's Day at Sandy Lane Golf Club on 27 August 2026, with proceeds helping Greenfingers Charity create and maintain magical gardens for children, their families and carers who spend time in hospices...
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Back in the mix: returning brands bring fresh investment to Glee 2026
Established suppliers are heading back to the Glee show floor with broader ranges, new commercial models and renewed ambition for the garden retail market. Among those coming back are Lava Lite, Scheurich, Burton McCall and Jeyes...
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Geofencing – Take Control of Mobile Clocking In and Out
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Smartphones have transformed the way businesses manage their workforce. Today's employees expect the convenience of using a mobile phone to clock in and out, while managers benefit from real-time attendance visibility and reduced administration...
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Green Olive Firewood begins an exciting new chapter
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Green Olive Firewood is pleased to announce that the brand has been acquired by The Log Club Ltd, part of the wider TEM Group of companies. This marks an exciting new chapter for one of the UK's leading firewood brands, creating one of the country's largest manufacturers of British kiln dried firewood...
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Corby+Fellas partners with Springtime Nurseries
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Corby+Fellas is partnering with Springtime Nurseries, one of the leading garden centres on Crews Hill’s famous 'Golden Mile' of gardening stores and nurseries...
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