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Notcutts St Albans: a fine example of Fordingbridge craftsmanship
GTN Xtra Promotion
Notcutts St Albans is one of many Fordingbridge steel framed, opal 60 sheeted canopies installed across the garden centre chain of sites, designed to encompass consistent branding specifications whilst providing protective solutions to their customers as they shop around the store.
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Honeyfields continue to nurture nature with new Suet Range
GTN Xtra Promotion
Honeyfield's, a leading provider of high-quality wild bird care, announces the launch of their new suet treat range, designed to provide wild birds with a carefully formulated, nutritious food source all year round...
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Wingwalkers raise over £9,000 for Greenfingers
Eight brave adventurers took to the skies, soaring over the Cotswolds countryside to not only make memories but more importantly to raise money for the Greenfingers charity...
Click here to see gallery of pictures from the wing walkers day
British Garden Centres presents Greenfingers Charity with £22,000 cheque
British Garden Centres has presented Greenfingers Charity, with a cheque for £22,000 following a year of fund-raising at its 62 stores across the UK...
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HTA and industry stakeholders visit Sevington Inland Border Facility to safeguard plant trade
In anticipation of the forthcoming release of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on 12 July, the Horticultural Trades Association, along with members Danmar Logistics, Provender Nurseries, Greenwood Plants, and You Garden, recently conducted a comprehensive visit to the Sevington Inland Border Facility in Ashford, Kent...
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Autumn garden machinery promotions from Handy
British garden equipment manufacturer Handy has announced a raft of promotional offers across a substantial range of garden machinery ideally suited to Autumn tasks. Retailers can benefit from increased margins on hedgetrimmers, chainsaws, log splitters, leaf blowers, shredders and more...
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South Derbyshire MP visits HTA members to hear about challenges facing the sector
Heather Wheeler MP met with the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and representatives from two member businesses. Laura and John Jackson from Swarkestone Nursery & Garden Centre and Darren Sanders from Garden King hosted visits to discuss the horticultural industry's key issues...
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Network with TV stars and industry professionals at SOLEX Evening Event
Mix & Mingle at the Fire Food & Outdoor Living Evening Event – Tuesday 11 July – 5.30pm-7.30pm
Summer is a season that is all about fun and enjoyment, and what better way to embrace it than by attending events that allow you to mingle, network, and make new connections.
Andy Clarke, Matt Tebbutt and Jules Hudson
Come join us for the Fire Food & Outdoor Living Evening, an unforgettable night of socializing and great company on Tuesday 11 July 5.30pm – 7.30pm where you'll have the chance to connect with fellow outdoor industry experts.
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GTN July 2023 - SOLEX Preview issue - Read on-line here
GTN July 2023 SOLEX 2023 Preview. In this issue:
- Welcome to Solex 2023
- Horticultures' voice at the Houses of Parliament
- Plants take centre stage at the National Plant Show
- Colour and Cushions in Cologne at spoga + gafa
- AMES Celebrate the art of possible
- New and imaginative at BBC GW Live
- SOLEX 2023 Exhibitor News from: Firepits UK, Tramontina, HEX Living, LeisureGrow, Cheeky Charlie, Pagoda, Lifestyle, Char-Broil, LifestyleGarden, Extreme Lounging, Minster Stylish Living, Garden Furniture Global, Dansons, Bramblecrest, RotoSpa, Innovators International, Daro, Glencrest, Pacific, Kettler
- New sales concepts from LifestyleGarden
- Zest win again at GIMA Charity Golf Day
- Creative merchandising for plants – GTN Planteria
- Talking to Government and New Plants – HTA Column
Read the issue on-line here
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HTA offers guidance for growers during hot weather
Following the official confirmation by the Met Office of June 2023 as the hottest June on record, the Horticultural Trades Association is reaffirming its commitment to supporting its members in managing water usage as well as emphasising its key asks of policymakers in looking at water resilience measures...
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Perrywood Garden Centre buyers win multiple awards
Perrywood Garden Centre buyers have figured highly in the Glee Buyers Power List – 1st place for Home & Gifts and Christmas, 2nd place for Food & Drink and Garden Care and Plant buyer was awarded 3rd place. Perrywood achieved 2nd place for the Overall Independent Garden Centre Buying Team of the Year!
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South Leeds adventure attraction launches schools' rewards days packages
Further to a successful series of Teachers' Days and Drop-Ins, an adventure play attraction in Leeds is launching three packages for school pupils aged 6-14...
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Dobbies team members won’t miss a beat with new lifesaving CPR training
Dobbies has rolled out a potentially lifesaving defibrillator and CPR training programme supporting the British Heart Foundation (BHF), to help improve survival rates from cardiac arrest...
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Premium Christmas Trees: it’s so much more than trees!
The sun might be high in the sky but for many retailers Christmas is starting to sneak into view again. One brand that is helping retailers optimise festive sales is Premium Christmas Trees...
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End of show highlights for BBC Gardeners’ World Live
BBC Gardeners’ World Live drew to a close with 90,000 visitors flocking to the NEC in Birmingham. Keen gardeners from across the UK enjoyed more than 30 inspiring Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders, the ever-spectacular Floral Marquee, summer gardening advice from BBC Gardeners’ World TV presenters and Magazine editors, leading plant experts, designers and gardening influencers, plant and garden shopping, food, drink and entertainment.
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Deco-Pak’s Country Bond – self-bonding gravel – a true gamechanger
Offering multiple benefits for both retailers and consumers, Deco-Pak’s Country Bond, self-bonding gravel is a true gamechanger...
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Positive customer response as Primeur brings to market two new innovative garden bestsellers
Following another successful annual Glee exhibition, the team at Primeur is busy prepping orders for the 2024 season with its two latest product introductions leading the way. Here the team shines a light on its newest innovations, including new Tierra Verde planters and the revolutionary Rubber Play Mat...
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HTA outlines challenges on trade and biosecurity at Lords’ Inquiry
Horticultural Trades Association Director of Public Affairs, Jennifer Pheasey, gave evidence to the House of Lords Inquiry into the development of horticulture...
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Wyevale Nurseries appoints new Purchaser
Martin Chaplin has joined one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries as a Purchaser...
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The 52nd Fleuroselect Annual Convention takes place in the UK
The Burpee Europe team were proud to be on hand to help organise the 52nd Fleuroselect Annual Convention which was held in the United Kingdom on 3rd to 6th July 2023.
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APL and HTA members impress crowds and judges
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival took place this week, and members of the Association of Professional Landscapers and Horticultural Trades Association once again wowed the crowds and judges with their impressive gardens and displays...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Coolings Wych Cross and Ruxley Manor are the big award winners at GCA South Thames
Destination Garden Centre of the Year went to Ruxley Manor and the Garden Centre of the Year Award was presented to Coolings Wych Cross at the South Thames GCA region during a presentation evening at Castle Gardens in Dorset...
See the full results from GCA South Thames region
Webbs of Wychbold and Fairways Garden Centre celebrate winning GCA Midlands awards
Members of the Garden Centre Association in the Midlands region are celebrating after receiving awards during a presentation evening this week (Wednesday, July 5, 2023) at Gates Garden Centre. The title of Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category was awarded to Webbs of Wychbold and the Garden Centre (GC) category award went to Fairways Garden Centre, Ashbourne.
See the full results from GCA Midlands region
Cowell’s and Klondyke Beverley win in the North East while Bents and Klondyke Wilmslow take North West honours
The North East’s Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category was Cowell’s Garden Centre with Klondyke Beverley Garden Centre in the Garden Centre (GC) category. In the North West, Bents Garden and Home (DGC) and Klondyke Wilmslow Garden Centre (GC) received the accolades.
See the full results from GCA North East and North West regions
Glee closes on a high after three successful days
Exhibitors and visitors agreed that the three-day Glee extravaganza at the NEC Birmingham had been a hugely successful event. As the exhibition closed on three busy days of activity, show director Matthew Mein spoke to GTN’s Trevor Pfeiffer and reflected on another memorable Glee...
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Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed
Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2023, run in association with GTN. The Overall Best Glee New Product went to Westland Unwins for its Kent & Stowe Surecut Loppers & Shears.
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Glee goes Floral Thursday for Greenfingers
Glee went Floral Thursday in support of Greenfingers Charity. The event, supported by Garden Trade News, saw exhibitors and visitors to Glee joining in the fun by wearing an array of floral clothing throughout the day...
See our gallery of floral pictures
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