In This Issue
Planters, Old Railway Line and Poundbury Gardens crowned GCA Midlands, Wales & West winners
SOLEX buzzing with activity
Zest, Hex Living, Supremo, Eco Fuego, Pit Boss and 4 Seasons Outdoor win SOLEX 2024 Awards
Yorkshire Garden Centres to join the Tillington Group
Prosper bidding farewell to Yorkshire Garden Centres
30 years of student scholarships celebrated at Ball Summer Showcase
Dobbies Garden Centres seeks new National Charity Partner
Carbon Gold announces partnership with Westland Horticulture
How English gardeners have supported regenerative agriculture
Kate Ebbens is halfway though her 366 Running Challenge
Zest's outdoor entertaining collection to feature at SOLEX
Celebrate the future of garden retail at Glee's 50th anniversary exhibition
Zest ups the game on Mind fundraising with latest walk
Business Manager needed at Grimsby Garden Centre
The Old Railway Line raises over £950 for charity
Henchman debuts first television advertisement
Gordale reopens its Golden Sands Giant Sandpit
Ark Wildlife unveils new brand identity
Moda at Autumn Fair grows fashion accessories sector
HTA and APL members impress judges and crowds at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Thrive’s corporate day with Robert Dyas plants smiles all round
Hannah Cook: bring on the plants, A Bridgerton Chelsea, 26 Page SOLEX Preview, plus more in GTN June/July issue. Read on-line here
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
HTA responds to the result of the 2024 General Election
Hort-Talk: Groups and committees at the HTA
Taking centre stage in Floral Pavilion
Using wooden boxes to great effect
Gardening sustainably better for you as well as the planet
RHS Peat-Free Garden finds permanent home
The best of last week's
Cherry Lane acquires Salhouse Garden Centre near Norwich
Kaemingk UK showroom opens - Exclusive photo tour
Coolings re-opens restored Pump Garden at Wych Cross
Hillier furthers commitment to sustainable growing
Summer starts at SOLEX 2024 - GTN's SOLEX 2024 Preview
Send us your news and great ideas

Contact us with your news.

Email trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk or call the GTN News team on 07973 504214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Zest, Hex Living, Supremo, Eco Fuego, Pit Boss and 4 Seasons Outdoor win SOLEX 2024 Awards

Solex Awards and Party 2024 GTN090724 011.jpg

Zest, Hex Living, Supremo, Eco Fuego, Pit Boss and 4 Seasons Outdoor were the winners in the SOLEX 2024 Awards, presented by Dion Dublin this evening at the NEC.

 

The honours were announced at the SOLEX Awards Ceremony & Afterparty – a night of celebration, networking, and a thrilling football-themed evening to coincide with the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals.

 

Ex-England footballer Dion Dublin shared insights and predictions before the semi-final match between Spain and France.

 

The award winners were

 

Best Small Stand

Zest Outdoor Living

Judged by Sarah Bowers, Thrive Charity

Judge’s comment: “Excellent, well laid out, well staged with right amount of information.”

 

Best Medium Stand

Hex Living

Judged by Linda Petrons, Greenfingers Charity

Judge’s comment: “The colour palette runs through the stand, right down to the orange geums in the lovely planters. I can envisage the furniture in stores and also in the garden.”

 

Best Large Stand 

Supremo

Judged by Phil Swainston, The Perennial Charity

Judge’s comment: “Great branding, brilliant product display and point of sale.”

 

Best Eco-Friendly Product

Eco Fuego – El Campo Firepit

Judged by James Shorey, Planetmark

Judge’s comment: “Very clued up on the impact. By design, a simple product that reduces impact on the environment and waste.”

 

Best Individual Product

Zest Outdoor Living – Terrazzo Outdoor Kitchen

Judged by Richard Truscott, Almondsbury Garden Centre

Judge’s comment: “Affordable outdoor kitchen that is well built. A lovely addition to any garden. A great upsell and margin opportunity.”

 

Best BBQ Product

Pit Boss – Titan Wood Fired Pellet Grill

Judged by Scott McCabe, BGC Group

Judge’s comment: “A very well built 8-in-1 grill/smoker/sear/bake/bbq/grill/roast/char-grill. A good bit of kit for the money.”

 

Best Furniture Product 

4 Seasons Outdoor Sardinia Corner Chaise Sofa

Judged by Sharon McNair, Tong Garden Centre

Judge’s comment: “Beautiful product, excellent service from 4 seasons.”

 

See gallery of the winning stands, winning products and from the Atferparty below...

< >
Best Small Stand – Zest Outdoor Living
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg | Comment (0)
Comment
Name:*

Email Address:*

Comment:*