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Growing Media Taskforce disappointed with immediate ban
“Due to the current lack of quality alternative materials to peat, an immediate ban on peat could impact significantly on the availability of growing media..." Response to Defra announcement on the sale of horticultural peat on behalf of James Barnes from the Growing Media Taskforce (GMT)...
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The Wildlife Trusts cheer peat ban announcement
Ailis Watt, peat policy officer at The Wildlife Trusts, says: “It is fantastic to see tangible progress on this critical issue after decades of campaigning. Using peat in gardens is bad news for our climate and leads to the destruction of beautiful wild places on which many of the UK’s rarest and most threatened species depend..."
Peat bog © Mark Hamblin
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Simpsons, Klondyke Garden Wise and Creative Gardens Bushmills win GCA awards in Scotland and Northern Ireland
In Scotland, Simpsons Garden Centre (above) was awarded Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category and Klondyke Garden Wise (below), Dumfries (GC) category. In Northern Ireland, Creative Gardens Bushmills (GC) received the accolade...
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Sipcam Home & Garden riding high following award win
After months of research and development, countless prototypes and ‘back to the drawing board’ moments, bringing a new product to market can be a nerve-wracking experience. In the case of Sipcam Home and Garden, however, all this hard work was instantly rewarded, as the company’s two latest innovations scooped highly coveted awards just hours after being unveiled to the world...
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Tarporley Garden Centre creates its biggest Christmas department
The British Garden Centres Christmas Elves have been working hard at Tarporley Garden Centre to create their biggest and, arguably, best Christmas Department!
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Making peat free work for everyone - watch video discussion from the Glee studio
In the run up to Glee, GTN's Trevor Pfeiffer hosted a round table discussion in the Glee Studio with Marcus Eyles, Roger Crookes and Adam Wigglesworth about making peat free gardening work for everyone with a special focus on making the most of the opportunities for the future...
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Business is blooming as team at PP8 Marketing grows
The wealth of experience at PP8 Marketing in the Home, Garden and Sustainability sectors has bloomed with the addition of Carrie Burgess. Carrie joins as Marketing Coordinator to support client delivery and account management as PP8 Marketing continues to grow...
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Furniture and barbecue sales fire up in July
Furniture and barbecues were the best sellers at garden centres across the country in July, according to the latest Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade report...
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Dobbies and Waitrose launch foodhall in Brighton
Dobbies Garden Centres marked the opening of its second Waitrose foodhall on Thursday (August 25), with Brighton being the next store to feature the new offering...
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The industry ‘gives back’ at Glee 2022
The doors might be closed on the 2022 edition of Glee, but the generosity of visitors and exhibitors alike continues to echo as the show’s latest initiative ‘Giving at Glee’, designed to protect the planet and raise vital funds for the Greenfingers Charity, unveils its impact...
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LOFA Lounge makes its debut at LANDSCAPE show
2022 is the start of a great partnership for LOFA and the LANDSCAPE Show. The synergy between these two shows is undeniable. They both work to promote great products and innovation within the outdoor industry. This partnership will be sure to bring a new level of excitement to both events...
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RECOUP remind packaging designers to remember basics
Plastics Recycling Charity, RECOUP have called on packaging designers and specifiers not to forget the basics when it comes to plastic packaging recyclability.
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Wyevale Nurseries supplies stock for PoliNations in Birmingham
Wyevale Nurseries has supplied a multitude of trees and shrubs for a project taking place in Birmingham from September 2-18.
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Best KVBC Novelty at PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt 2022
Phlox 'Olympus' (Paniculata Group) was proclaimed the best KVBC Novelty at PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt 2022. The plant was submitted by Rijnbeek and Son Perennials BV from Boskoop and Compass Plants BV from Hillegom...
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Best Market Release PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt 2022
The Wild & Inheems (Wild & Native) perennials concept submitted by Griffioen Wassenaar B.V. from Boskoop was proclaimed the Best Market Introduction at PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt 2022...
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Brimsmore Gardens selected for ground-breaking compost bag recycling trial
Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil is one of 80 garden centres in the UK to have been selected by Evergreen Garden Care to take part in a trial it is running in collaboration with Veolia PROcycle, to recycle used compost bags and turn them into new compost bags...
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Perennial to carry out blood pressure checks at Four Oaks
Perennial is exhibiting at Four Oaks in September and will be carrying out some blood pressure checks at its stand...
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Sunflowers for Ukraine in Levington, Suffolk
To recognise Ukraine’s National Independence Day, Levington Village in Suffolk has created a beautiful display of sunflowers across a number of homes throughout the village...
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GCA to attend anniversary Four Oaks Trade Show
The Garden Centre Association will be exhibiting at Four Oaks Trade Show next month and will be available to meet current and potential new members...
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Spring and Autumn Fair portfolio announces new senior appointments
Spring and Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading marketplaces for wholesale Home, Gift, Fashion & Sourcing, has announced the appointment of Nicola Meadows as Portfolio Director for Spring Fair, Autumn Fair, and Moda, and Alejandra Campos as Event Director for Moda at Spring and Autumn Fair as the shows look ahead to a new era...
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Autumn Fair announces chat with Mary Portas
Autumn Fair has announced that retail expert, broadcaster, author, and businesswoman Mary Portas will take to the Inspiring Retail Stage for an insightful conversation with Forbes’ Retail Contributor Mark Faithfull at 1.30pm on Tuesday 6th September...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Adrian Hall garden centres close as parent company ceases trading
Adrian Hall Ltd, which runs Feltham Garden Centre in Middlesex and Sheen Garden Centre in South West London, has ceased trading, a statement on the company's website has announced.
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GCA Chief Executive has resigned
Iain Wylie, the Garden Centre Association Chief Executive, has announced he has resigned from his role to pursue other opportunities...
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Notcutts looks ahead after a strong performance in 2021/22
Notcutts delivered a strong trading performance during the year ending February 2022. Turnover at £79.6m was up 23.8% on the prior year and operating profits grew strongly to £8.42m...
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Hozelock launches exciting new range of sprinklers
GTN Xtra Promotion
For 2023 Hozelock will be extending its portfolio of watering products even further by introducing a new range of sprinklers...
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ClipGlove brand set to increase recycled content
GTN Xtra Promotion
Known as one of the most innovative garden glove brands in the industry, ClipGlove is set to strengthen its range to become even more progressive in 2023. Many of the developments will centre around being more sustainable, including using 30% recycled materials across the production of the glove range...
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