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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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Geofencing – Take Control of Mobile Clocking In and Out
GTN Xtra Promotion – WorkForce Manager

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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Miracle-Gro awards £5k garden makeovers to three UK winners

Evergreen Garden Care has announced the three lucky UK gardeners who have each won a £5,000 grand prize in the Miracle-Gro nationwide "Win a Garden Makeover" competition...
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HTA launches new retail finance partnership to help members boost sales

The Horticultural Trades Association has launched a new retail finance partnership with Novuna Consumer Finance to help eligible members offer customers more choice at the checkout and support higher-value purchases...
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Horticulture charity Perennial celebrates 25 years

Perennial, the UK’s only charity for everyone working in or retired from horticulture, is celebrating 25 years of innovation and development in their free services, supporting people facing financial, health, career or life-changing challenges...
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Bents Garden & Home celebrates double success

Bents Garden & Home is celebrating success with two prestigious and widely respected awards; both providing the perfect start to a landmark year as the family owned and run business prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2027...
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RHS retains peat-free policy at shows
Despite the challenges for UK horticulture transitioning to peat free with no government legislation, the RHS will continue leading the charge, whilst also ensuring it supports growers to increase the range of peat-free plants to maintain biodiverse UK gardens for climate adaptation and resilience...
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Haskins Snowhill named South East’s Garden Centre of the Year

Haskins Snowhill in Copthorne, West Sussex, has been named the South East’s Destination Garden Centre of the Year by the Garden Centre Association, recognising the team’s commitment to customer service and product quality, as well as the centre’s long-standing place in the local community...
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New headline sponsor announced for the APL Awards 2027

The Horticultural Trades Association has announced that Landscapeplus will be the new headline sponsor of the Association of Professional Landscapers Awards 2027.
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Destination retail drives growth in Retail Solutions and Retail Experiences & Services at Glee

Across home, gift, fashion and garden retail, businesses are increasingly recognising that success isn't driven by product alone. Buyers are arriving at trade shows looking not only for the next bestselling products, but also for the expertise, technology and services that will help them sell those products more effectively...
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BHETA webinar to provide insight into Tesco's packaging targets
BHETA is set to host an exclusive webinar on 2nd September at 2.30pm, welcoming back Tesco’s Lead Packaging Manager, Paul Earnshaw, to share the retailer’s latest packaging strategy, sustainability priorities, and key updates for suppliers...
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AIPH extends International Grower of the Year Awards 2027 entry deadline
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has extended the deadline for entries to the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2027, giving ornamental production businesses around the world until Sunday 27 September 2026 to showcase their achievements and gain international recognition...
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The Journées des Plantes de Chantilly bursts with colour
The Journées des Plantes de Chantilly will return to the grounds of the Château de Chantilly from 9 to 11 October 2026 for a new season bursting with colour. This 22nd edition brings together more than 200 exhibitors, including nurserymen, horticulturists, landscape designers, artists and crafts people...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Royal Awards celebrate biodiversity at first RHS Sandringham Flower Show
The first RHS Sandringham Flower Show opened last week with two awards chosen and presented by Their Majesties The King and Queen celebrating biodiversity...
See GTN Xtra's photos from RHS Sandringham Flower Show
In memory of rose-breeding entrepreneur David JC Austin
David J. C. Austin died at his Shropshire home, surrounded by his family at the age of 67. He had been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and incurable neurological condition...
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Frank P Matthews awarded Royal Warrant by King Charles
Frank P Matthews, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ornamental and fruit trees, has been granted a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. “Receiving the Royal Warrant is a great privilege for us all at FPM," said director Nick Dunn...
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Autumn is the new spring – is your pottery display ready?
As consumers embrace seasonal styling beyond spring and summer, Mims is encouraging retailers to rethink their autumn pottery displays and capitalise on one of the fastest-growing home and garden trends...
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HTA responds to business rates announcement
In response to the announcement that pubs, clubs and live music venues will see their business rates cut, Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Chief Executive, said: “The Chancellor’s recognition that the cost of doing business is as serious as the cost of living is a welcome step change..."
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