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Drive, passion & focus. Ricky Towers on restaurants at British Garden Centres in GTN October-November issue, read on-line here
GTN October – November 2026.
In this issue:
- Interview with British Garden Centres Restaurant Director Ricky Towers
- Heavenly Coffee for garden centres
- Behind Hamstreet Garden Centre’s Greatest Restaurant Team Award
- Highlights from the 2026 Choice conference
- Formbar helps with new recycling rules
- WD-40’s new Bio Lubricant
- Gardena’s Top of the Plots
- LOFA invites applications to its new Outdoor Leisure Retail Academy
- Invitation to Toy Fair 2027
- New Product Directory from Glee 2026 – Part 1
- Opportunities with edible plants
- Cyclamen in the Spotlight – GTN Planteria
- Gluten-free messaging for café’s & restaurants
- Pet trade success at PATS 26
- Your silent salesperson - Adapt or Die
- Keep things fresh - GCA Viewpoint
- A glimpse of the future - HTA Viewpoint
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Bird lovers urged to put hygiene at heart of bird feeding
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Honeyfields is reminding wild bird fans that good hygiene should be an essential part of any responsible feeding routine, helping to create a safer and healthier environment for garden birds...
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APAC launch Christmas 2027

APAC launched their Christmas 2027 range last week with a grand opening at the APAC Showroom in Leicester...
See GTN Xtra's photo gallery from the Christmas 2027 launch event here
GCA members get inspired for Christmas on London trip

It might have been a grey November day, but the 50 members of the GCA who set off on a route around London’s top retailers were filled with Christmas cheer. Their mission was to capture new ideas in merchandising, display, signage and lighting, to take back to their own centres and incorporate into their Christmas offering.
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British Garden Centres sparks festive wonder with new animated Christmas advert 'Where Magic Begins'
British Garden Centres is lighting up screens across the UK this Christmas with the launch of its enchanting new animated advert, 'Where Magic Begins'...
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Greenfingers celebrates prestigious award for chairman

Greenfingers chairman Boyd Douglas-Davies was presented with the Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticultural Career Development by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners...
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Durstons steps up to meet late-season surge in compost demand

The family-run producer has seen an unexpected surge in demand for growing media throughout September and October, as the UK’s unusually mild autumn encouraged gardeners back outside following one of the driest, hottest summers on record...
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Cherry Lane company hunts more garden centres

QD Commercial Group, the owner of the Cherry Lane outlets, has announced it is actively looking to acquire more garden centres after a positive set of financial results...
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Unwins grows premium grow-your-own offering

Unwins Seeds is expanding its premium seed offering with the launch of the Seed Society collection, an exciting new range developed to inspire ambitious growers, support the booming grow-your-own movement and give retailers a compelling proposition for today's increasingly knowledgeable gardeners...
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Greenfingers gets ready for Most Jumperful Christmas yet!

The Greenfingers Charity is getting into the spirit of the season as it prepares for its biggest and most jumperful Christmas fundraising campaign yet...
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YPHA Management Development Programme celebrates second block as delegates prepare for final presentations

The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has completed a successful second block of its 2026/27 Management Development Programme, with delegates continuing to develop their leadership skills, confidence and professional networks ahead of the final residential session in January...
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GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest – Autumn 2026
Altico, Angro, Auto Pot Global, Backdoor Shoes, Bees Seeds, Burgon & Ball, Cerland, Charles Bentley, Claber SPA, Durstons, Ecoo BV, elho, Emerald Eternal Green BV, Evergreen Garden Care, Floramadia, GreenKey, Glee, GRDN Living, Greenman Garden Tools, Handy, Hortiwool, Husqvarna, Jeyes, Johnsons Lawn Seeds, Lava-Lite, Lodi UK, Lohas Fertilliser, LV Bespoke, Meadow View Stone, Melcourt, Mims Pottery, Museums & Galleries Ltd, Norfolk Leisure, PlantWork, Sipcam, Super Ninja, The MAD Company, Toro, Vitavia, Vita, Woodmansterne, Zero - STV, Zest and the GIMA Member Directory.
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Nick Dunn honoured with Jon Jones Memorial Trophy at National Fruit Show
Frank P Matthews has announced that Director Nick Dunn has been awarded the prestigious Jon Jones Memorial Trophy at the National Fruit Show, recognising his notable contribution to the UK fruit industry...
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Discover Scotland's hidden talent at Scotland's Trade Fair Spring
Thinking of reasons of why not to visit Scotland’s Trade Fair in January? Then think again. Staying away could mean missing out on exciting new products, emerging talent and fresh opportunities to boost your retail business. Here’s why...
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EU red tape trumps UK science in continuing water hyacinth ban, says trade body
The Government has been accused of putting regulatory alignment with the EU ahead of scientific evidence and supporting British businesses, after Defra confirmed it would not lift the ban on selling water hyacinth, despite an independent assessment concluding the pond plant posed no invasive risk in the UK under foreseeable climate conditions...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
The World’s First Truly Pink Agapanthus: The Gardeners' Must-Have for 2027
A breeding breakthrough, 20 years in the making. Thompson & Morgan is proud to introduce Agapanthus Everpanthus® ‘Poppin’® Pink’...
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Haskins appoints its first Head of Hospitality to strengthen destination strategy
Haskins Garden Centres has appointed Nick Darnbrough as the brand’s first ever Head of Hospitality. The new hire builds on the business’s continued investment in establishing each of its five garden centres as destinations and supports its ambition to provide the highest quality customer experience...
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The Greenfingers Charity welcomes two new Trustees to its Board
The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to welcome Fran Barnes (HTA) and Tony Kersey (GIMA) as Trustees, following confirmation of their appointments at its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 29th October 2026...
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APAC Group tees up support as headline sponsor of Greenfingers Charity’s first-ever Golf Day
Hot on the heels of announcing its inaugural charity Golf Day, the Greenfingers Charity is delighted to reveal that APAC Group Ltd has wasted no time in stepping forward to become the event’s headline sponsor...
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Managing Labour Across Multiple Sites Without Losing Control
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As Garden Centre groups expand, managing labour across multiple locations becomes increasingly complex. Each site has its own staffing requirements, trading patterns, seasonal pressures and management styles. Without a central view, it can be difficult to know whether rotas are being planned effectively, overtime is being controlled, tasks are being completed, or compliance processes are being followed consistently...
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RocketGro releases second TV advert
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RocketGro continues to push industry boundaries embracing clever marketing strategies with the launch of its second TV quality advert...
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