In This Issue
A hectic and dramatic week for the garden centre industry
Coolings' young talent wins Rising Stars title
Rising Stars make the most of bestselling lines
Barton Grange team celebrate fifth GCA title in a row
Sad news of the death of Brigitte Canale (Europlants UK)
On your marks for the Greenfingers Garden Re-Leaf Day walk on March 18
Loose lbs and gain £'s for Garden Re-Leaf Day
Nurseries to support Turn Old into Gold fundraiser
Golf course planned for Cadbury Garden Centre…well, a crazy golf version actually!
GIMA Awards return to Celtic Manor Resort
Lawn Academy graduates get ready to help consumers
RHS licensees out in force for Spring Fair
Kelkay exclusive RHS Gardeners Collection is a royal success
Wyevale Garden Centres announce winners of first ever garden makeover competition
How to manage in an uncertain world...by former BBC
I'm optimistic despite the challenges, says business pundit
The future of gardening: How do we spark a growing revolution?
Recent weather anomalies an opportunity not a setback, says Johnsons Lawn Seed
Hydrangea macrophylla hybride (Hochzeits-Hortensie®) wins Show Your Colours Award IPM 2016
The Greatest Awards go back on tour in 2016
Signposts to the future - by Swedish futurologist
The thrill of the chase...by Olympian Roger Black
Taylors Bulbs voted GCA Associate of the Year
Seventeen past chairman on parade at 50th anniversary dinner
Garden Centres of Excellence
Planters are the GCA champions for Environment and Community
Conference goes poptastic on Monday night
“You guys should own summer and your plant areas have to deliver an experience.”
Greenfingers Photo Booth from Briers keeps the fun and fundrasing going
Cultivation Street Ambassadors can win new business for Garden Centres
John Herbert returns to present at GCA Conference - 30 years on
50th Anniversary GCA Conference kicks off with £11k fundraiser for Greenfingers
£1,000 raised from auction of ten After Eight Mints during Greenfingers Team Challenge
It's Garden Centre of the Year for Garden Wise
Barton Grange win top destination centre title for fifth year in a row
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HTA Technology Conference – Using technology to grow
Seed varieties figure strongly in Veg-2-Gro sales
Gardman appoint James Brindle as Business Development Director
Growing media sales are still strong
New Area Sales Manager for Town & Country
Chris Ramsden moves to Hozelock
Garden product sales continue to be disappointing
Bolsius adding experienced leader to its UK team
Lolly Lee leaves Gardman to join Petface
On course for sweet taste of bee-keeping
Poundbury Gardens to give back at 10 year celebrations
Pictures from The Greatest Christmas Gold-winning Teams
Brookside Garden Centre
Haskins West End
Hillmount Garden Centre
Mains of Drum
Premier Decorations
Bents and Le Friquet
The Greatest Christmas Display winners
Silverbirch (Small Garden Centre Gold)
Old Railway Line (Mid-sized Garden Centre Gold)
Barton Grange (Large Garden Centre Gold)
Le Friquet (Group Garden Centre Gold)
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
The Dorchester to run first pop-up restaurant at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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Garden product sales continue to be disappointing
 
The GTN Bestsellers Garden Products Top 50 chart continues to reveal slow sales of items in garden centres although gardeners appear to stocking up on pots and saucers.

Some of the star performers this week include:
  • Stewart Clear Saucer 11-18.5cm is the highest re-entry at No 18.
  • Stewart Flower Pot Multi-Packs in 3’s, 15cm Terracotta, are a new entry at No 32.
  • Another new entry - the highest this week in fact – is Gardman Gard Stakes 16mm x 210cm at No 14.
  • Gardman also had the highest climber with their tap cover, moving up 22 places to No 25.
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