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Bayer and French company SBM Developpement are set to conclude a deal which will see Bayer Garden in Europe and the USA move alongside SBM's other consumer gardening brands Capisol, Solabiol and Nature et Progress and Nova Jardin.
 The deal, although not signed, is expected to go through and conclude within the next 8-9 months. Head of Bayer Environmental Science, UK and Ireland, Darren Brown (right) told GTN Xtra this afternoon: "Our staff and key customers are aware of the progress of the offer and the process going forwards. After the strategic review put in place a year ago we see the aquisition by SBM Developpments as a really positive option. It will be a strategic purchase to build growth."
SBM Developpments, based in Lyon, as are Bayer Garden Europe, produce and formulate crop and non crop products for the professional and consumer markets. Darren described them as having "ambitious plans for growth and aim to be market leaders."
Key Bayer garden owned brands such as Baby Bio and Phostrogen are expected to transfer as is with investment to develop them. At this stage it is unsure as to whether bestselling lines such as Provado will retain the Bayer name after the purchase.
"For the moment nothing is changing," said Darren, "all our current plans and people stay as they are. It's business as usual as we start the new season."
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The champagne corks have been popping in Dumfries as the team at Garden Wise Garden Centre celebrate their award of GCA Garden Centre of the Year.
"We are all so happy," the team told GTN Xtra, "although the champagne first thing this morning might be the reason."
Loose lbs and gain £'s for Garden Re-Leaf Day
Trevor weighs in at 15 stone 4 pounds at the start of his fundraising effort
  
Here's a great way to raise £'s for Greenfingers and get your self into shape for the rest of the year by loosing weight between now and Garden Re-Leaf Day. Join GTN Xtra's Trevor Pfeiffer and Greenfingers Linda Petrons and Debs Skillicorn in Pounds 4 Greenfingers...
Greenfingers Garden Re-Leaf Day is set to take place on Friday 18th March 2016 - but already the fundraising has begun! Twitter has already started buzzing with those looking to lose weight after the festive period, and Greenfingers is inviting them to feel even better about themselves by raising money to help create more children's hospice gardens. The idea is that for each pound participants lose between now and Garden Re-Leaf Day, they can collect a pound from their sponsors, to be donated to Greenfingers after the 18th March. Linda Petrons, Head of Fundraising at Greenfingers, Debs Skilicorn, Director of Greenfingers and GTN's very own Trevor Pfeiffer are all bravely taking part and want to encourage others to step up to the challenge.
You can sponsor Trevor on his target to loose 1 stone between the GCA Conference and Garden Re-Leaf Day by clicking: https://www.justgiving.com/Trevor-Pfeiffer. "Immediately after conference I went down with a bout of man flu, so I've only just been able to get the diet up and running. My start weight is registered as 15 stone 4 pounds and today has been the first fast day of my 5:2 Fast diet plan. I'll keep you all updated with my progress in future issues of GTN Xtra. Thank you to all the people who have already sponsored me." If you are interested in taking part, here are a few pointers to help you get started: - If you find it hard to lose weight then don't go overboard - aim for a realistic target
- On the other hand, don't aim too low - challenge yourself and encourage sponsorship!
- Let others know you’re trimming down so you can rely on them to hold you to account. Post on social media, using the hashtag #Pounds4Greenfingers what you plan to do and why you are doing it. Why not post before and after photos too? You'll be surprised at just how much motivation it will give you knowing others are keeping an eye on your progress!
- Take up a short term gym membership, -. or join a local sports or slimming club - there are tonnes of support group options at this time of year so you needn't be alone!
How many pounds of lost weight can the UK gardening industry convert into £'s cash for Greenfingers by Garden Re-Leaf Day?
Garden Re-Leaf 2016 has already attracted eight top industry figures who will be staging 24 hour Plant-athons in garden centres beginning their Plant-athons on Thursday 17th and finishing on Friday the 18th. Poplars, Adrian Hall and Sunshine Garden Centres have all recently confirmed they will put on Garden Re-Leaf events in store.
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Barton Grange team celebrate fifth GCA title in a row
Barton Grange Garden Centre near Preston notched up their fifth consecutive Destination Garden Centre of the Year award in the Garden Centre Association’s annual inspection audits, and the whole team were able to celebrate this week...
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Barton Grange Garden Centre near Preston notched up their fifth consecutive Destination Garden Centre of the Year award in the Garden Centre Association’s annual inspection audits, and the whole team were able to celebrate this week...
The result was announced at the GCA’s 50th anniversary dinner in Brighton on Tuesday, in the presence of 17 past chairmen of the association. 
Barton Grange MD Guy Topping led 15 members of his team (including his father, Eddie Topping, who founded the original business) on to the stage and announced them individually after they had been presented with the trophy by actor and comedian Hal Cruttenden. Barton Grange topped the destination centre inspection scores by what was described as the smallest of margins, ahead of Bents Garden & Home of Glazebury and Burston Garden Centre of St Albans.
Above: Guy and Eddie Topping with the Destination Garden Centre of the Year trophy.
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Last year, the Greenfingers Garden Re-Leaf Day walk raised over £9,000 - thanks to funds raised by participants from trade organisations, suppliers, journalists and others in the garden industry - including the walk’s founder, i2i’s Matthew Mein.This year, the walk covers approximately 20 miles, starting and finishing at the HTA’s offices in Theale, West Berkshire. Taking place on Garden Re-Leaf Day - March 18 - the walk is just one of many events occurring on Garden Re-Leaf Day in aid of Greenfingers. So far, Matthew Mein, along with colleagues from i2i, GIMA Director Vicky Nuttall, Kimberley Hornby and Robbie Cumming from Hornby Whitefoot PR have all signed up to take part in the challenge. Linda Petrons, Head of Fundraising at Greenfingers Charity said: “The walk is open to absolutely everyone working in or alongside the garden industry. Not only is it a great opportunity to raise funds for those not already involved in Garden Re-Leaf Day events, it’s fun, team building and a great way to spend time with colleagues and acquaintances away from the office.” If you would like to register to take part in the walk, contact Sarah in the Fundraising Team by email - sarah@greenfingerscharity.org.uk or call the Greenfingers office on 01494 674749.  Garden Re-Leaf Day 2016 has already attracted top industry figures who will be staging 24 hour Plant-athons in garden centres right across the country from 2pm on Thursday 17th and finishing on Friday the 18th.
Poplars, Adrian Hall, Old Railway Line and Sunshine garden centres have all recently confirmed they will put on Garden Re-Leaf events in store. All new quizzes have been put together, one general knowledge for all the family and one specifically aimed at the keen gardener. This year all of the money raised will go towards Greenfingers’ ‘A Million Moments Appeal’ – Greenfingers aims to raise £1 million under the banner of the A Million Moments appeal over three years to enable at least 5,000 children who spend time in hospices.
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Rising Stars make the most of bestselling lines
On Monday at the GCA Conference in Brighton, all six Rising Stars finalists gave delegates a great lesson in how to make the most of bestselling lines, and how not such high volume products can be brought to life and turned into valuable bestsellers too...
On Monday at the GCA Conference in Brighton, all six Rising Stars finalists gave delegates a great lesson in how to make the most of bestselling lines, and how not such high volume products can be brought to life and turned into valuable bestsellers too.
The winner of this year’s scheme, sponsored by Westland, Sophie Liebthal, from Coolings in Kent, took on projects that included re-generating their fencing and timber area as well as Autumn Lawn Care and Lawn Food, Bird Care and Growing Media.
In the fencing and timber area, Sophie added artificial grass, built up display models (which sold through faster than the flat packs), and added plenty of colour to make the area look bright and welcoming. As a result profits from that department were 27.7% higher in 2015. See picture gallery below.
Over the coming weeks we’ll bring you more bestselling ideas from the Rising Stars finalists.
For 2016 the Westland GCA Rising Stars scheme is being extended with initial Northern and Southern Rising Stars sessions to make it easier for more centres to send delegates. The closing date for applications is February 19th 2016.
Rising Stars is funded entirely by Westland and delivers tangible results to every GCA centre and every delegate involved. Get your applications in today!
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GIMA Awards return to Celtic Manor Resort
Organisers of the prestigious GIMA Awards have confirmed that this year’s event will take place on Thursday, July 14, and will once again return to the luxurious surroundings of the Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales.
Organisers of the prestigious GIMA Awards have confirmed that this year’s event will take place on Thursday, July 14, and will once again return to the luxurious surroundings of the Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales.This highly anticipated event is the pinnacle of the gardening calendar for the trade where winners of the coveted awards will be revealed at a glittering gala dinner. More details will be revealed next month, when the GIMA website will be open for entries. For further information call the GIMA office on 01959 564947.
Renato Canale, of Europlants UK, has notified industry colleagues of the passing of his wife Brigitte on 11th January.
Brigitte was a very supportive partner in Europlants Uk Ltd as well as its financial director, always a popular and welcoming presence.
A shining light in all that she did, Brigitte will be sorely missed by everyone.
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Are You Still Loving Your Plot?
It’s year two of the HTA/GIMB Love the Plot You’ve Got campaign. Building on the success of 2015 – here’s a one-day Masterclass to demonstrate how to sell to non-gardeners – as well as gardeners.
  
It’s year two of the HTA/GIMB Love the Plot You’ve Got campaign. Building on the success of 2015 – here’s a one-day Masterclass to demonstrate how to sell to non-gardeners – as well as gardeners. Explore how to plan and create WOW displays which sell product. How to get your team on your side. How to sell more plants and garden goods during 2016 All you need to do is attend one of the regional Love the Plot You’ve Got Masterclasses. Whether you attended last year or not – you’ll go away fired up with ideas to amaze your customers. - Planning and building displays
- Keeping it commercial
- Planning POS signs
- Measuring results
- Communicating with customers and potential customers
- Generating events during 2016
Book your place by emailing i.boardman@btinternet.com – see next page for dates & venues Only £95 per delegate plus vat. Payment in full in advance – non-refundable. Refreshments provided What others said in 2015: - “Very interesting ideas to take back to our nursery”
- “Working with others was great”
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience”
- “Clear and concise – with some fun added in!”
REGION | DATE | VENUE | NUMBER OF PLACES REQUIRED | NORTH THAMES AREA | TUESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY | AYLETTS | | SOUTH THAMES AREA | WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARY | RHS WISLEY | | WALES, MIDLANDS AND WEST | THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY | OLD RAILWAY LINE GC TBC | | SOUTH WEST AREA | MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY | BERNAVILLE NURSERIES | | NORTH WEST AREA | TUESDAY 22 MARCH | BARTON GRANGE | | SCOTLAND | WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH | GLENDOICK | | NORTH EAST AREA | THURSDAY 31 MARCH | COLETTA AND TYSON | |
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Join GTN Xtra on the HTA Netherlands Retail Study Tour 17-19 February 2016
Limited availability, book now...
Following our visit to the Tuinzaken Garden Retail Experience event last year the Horticultural Trades Association has arranged an inspirational Study Tour to the Netherlands in February 2016 to take in the 2016 event and there is still some limited availability for for you to join us on the trip...
Book you place on the trip here
Following our visit to the Tuinzaken Garden Retail Experience event last year the Horticultural Trades Association has arranged an inspirational Study Tour to the Netherlands in February 2016 to take in the 2016 event and there is still some limited availability for for you to join us on the trip.
As well as attending the Garden Retail Experience in Boskoop for its 5th edition, including the event’s gala dinner we will also be visiting some Dutch garden centres and a have a tour of the inspirational Edelman showrooms. The full tour itinerary is as follows: - Wednesday 17 Feb 2016 –Fly out in the morning to Amsterdam –from airport begin tour of Garden Centers in the Netherlands throughout the day. Tuincentrum Osdorp and a second De Bosrand in Alphen a/d Rijn. In the evening attend the exclusive Retail Experience Gala in Boskoop including speakers and entertainment.
- Thursday 18 Feb –Attend Retail Experience with full expert guided tours. www.gardenretailexperience.com
- In the evening attend a locally based meal for additional networking opportunities.
- Friday 19 Feb -Visit to Intratuin Zuidplas followed by a Tour to Edelman, lunch and in the afternoon fly home to the UK.
The cost for the entire trip is £380 per person, this covers accommodation and travel once in the Netherlands as well as lunch and Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evening but the HTA request those attending the tour to make their own way to Amsterdam Schiphol airport as travelling from all over the UK and attendees can then organize as best suited to their location. The tours intended start time is 11am from Schiphol airport and once in the Netherlands GTN Xtras’ Trevor Pfeiffer will host alongside Martin Simmons of the HTA. If you would like to book on to the event or need any more information please don’t hesitate to contact the HTA – events@the-hta.org.uk
The Garden Retail Experience is a truly inspirational event, see the GTN Xtra picture gallery from last year to give you a flavour of the ideas that will stretch your thinking and give you a head start as you prepare to meet the demands of the garden centre customer of the future. Or speak to Trevor at the GCA Conference this week and he will give you more information about the experience...
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The Greatest Awards go back on tour in 2016
After the resounding success of The Greatest Awards ON TOUR in 2015, we are pleased to announce that in 2016 The Greatest Awards ON TOUR will be bigger and better than ever...
After the resounding success of The Greatest Awards ON TOUR in 2015, we are pleased to announce that in 2016 The Greatest Awards ON TOUR will be as follows: GTN’s The Greatest Catering Awards
At The HTA Catering Conference – The Belfry, 7-8 June
GTN’s The Greatest Plant Retailing Awards
At The HTA National Plant Show – Stoneleigh, 21-22 June
GTN’s The Greatest Garden Relief Day Fundraising Team Awards
At the GIMA Awards – 14 July GTN’s The Greatest Outdoor Living Awards
At spoga+gafa – Cologne, Germany, 5 September GTN’s The Greatest Garden Centre Awards
At HTA Futures – Heythrop Park, 12 October New for 2016 GTN’s The Greatest Marketing Awards
At The HTA Marketing Forum – 8 November Watch out for nomination and entry details in Garden Trade News and GTN Xtra. To book places at HTA events please e-mail: events@the-hta.org.uk
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Plant Area Manager (Full time, including alternate weekends) West Horsley KT24 6AR Squire’s is a family owned group of 15 garden centre’s based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex and Berkshire. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticultural retailing. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment. West Horsley, a traditional GCA garden centre and nursery with a strong horticultural background set deep in the beautiful Surrey countryside between Guildford and Leatherhead. An enthusiastic team who know their customers as well as their subject and who strive to make the centre a hub of the local community. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our garden centre at West Horsley.
- You will be responsible for managing the outdoor plant department which has an extensive and well stocked plant area.
- You must have experience and/or horticultural qualifications and garden centre retail experience.
- You will be able to manage your department to achieve sales and profit targets whilst motivating your team to maximise all sales opportunities and inspiring them to offer the highest standards of customer service.
- You must have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, have a passion for plants, be highly motivated, commercially aware and able to create dynamic, inspirational displays.
Free parking on site.
To apply, please visit our website www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk
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Garden Sundries Retail Manager \ Berkshire (ref:DS8009)
Location: Berkshire
Salary: £20,000 - £22,000
Date: 25 Jan
Job Type: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent
Our client is a Nationwide group that are continually growing and developing their leading garden centres across England and Wales. They are proud of their heritage in the gardening industry and each and every one of their garden centres has its own identity and for this reason each of the garden centres is separately branded and the staff and customers are loyal to their centre.
Currently they are seeking an outstanding Garden Sundries Retail Manager to manage their shop area.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting edge Garden Sundries Department. The ideal candidate will have a background in garden centre retail with excellent garden sundries product knowledge from seeds to clothing. They will manage seasonal changes and have the ability to present and merchandise their department to the highest standard.
The candidate
Team leadership skills are essential as is the ability to communicate well with customers delivering excellent standards of customer care. Working in a busy retail team environment means you will have to have a hands-on approach to all duties within this department.
Candidates must have a background in retail, be able to merchandise and manage rapidly changing stock.
Knowledge of garden products and garden chemicals etc. would also be an advantage
If you are passionate about Garden Sundries and would enjoy sharing this enthusiasm with our client's customers, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role click here
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Bedding Department Head (Full time, including alternate weekends) West Horsley KT24 6AR Squire’s is a family owned group of 15 garden centre’s based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex and Berkshire. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticultural retailing. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment. West Horsley, a traditional GCA garden centre and nursery with a strong horticultural background set deep in the beautiful Surrey countryside between Guildford and Leatherhead. An enthusiastic team who know their customers as well as their subject and who strive to make the centre a hub of the local community. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward-thinking family-owned company, which is committed to our staff, growing our business and setting high standards.
- You will be responsible for the bedding plant department at our West Horsley Garden Centre which has an extensive and well stocked plant area.
- You will have extensive knowledge and experience of working in a retail bedding department and/or a horticultural qualification.
- A passion for customer service and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment are essential.
- You will be flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated, commercially aware and have the ability to create dynamic displays.
Free parking on site.
To apply, please visit our website www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk
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Garden Centre General Manager / Dorset (ref:DS7997)
Location: Dorset
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Date: 21 Jan
Job Type: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent
The successful Garden Centre Manager / candidate will have a real eye for customer service and take huge pride for their work, with a real 'can do' enthusiastic attitude. We are looking for a real leader, some who is not afraid to get involved and lead by example. This is a great opportunity for the right person, if you feel this might be you, please feel free to get in contact.
This is a great chance for someone looking for the next step in their career.
The role
- Support the Garden Centre Store Manager and team in all aspects of your store's day-to-day operations
- Manage the daily running of your department, enabling everyone to inspire, educate and equip customers.
- Be responsible for managing cash and other daily administrative task.
- Constantly find ways of improving your department and motivating your staff to achieve agreed company objectives.
- To drive performance maximising commercial potential.
- To promote staff ownership & accountability to create a positive & enjoyable working environment.
- To ensure that your department operates within current Health & Safety legislation.
- To contribute to the success of the business as a whole.
- Ensure the store is clean, both on the shop floor and behind the scenes
- To undertake other duties as required
The candidate
- A practical, hands-on approach to Garden Centre retailing
- Natural leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support the development of the whole store team
- The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers
- Excellent people skills
- A high degree of professionalism, especially when handling difficult situations
- A proactive approach to solving problems, and the ability to deal with issues as they arise
- Preferably, previous retail management experience
This is a great store with a great potential just looking for an excellent garden retailing to put their stamp on it!
Full time permanent position including alternate weekends and additional weekends during key sales times.
Salary £30-£35k + Bonus scheme, Staff Discount.
To apply for this role click here
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Horticulture Manager / Somerset (ref:DS7972)
Location: Somerset
Salary: To attract the best
Date: 25 Jan
Job Type: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent
This large plant focused garden centre is looking for a "the best of the best" in Plant Manager's to take on the running of their Plant Department turning over in excess of £1 million in plants per year.
They are looking for a superb retailer who can demonstrate excellent staff management skills, someone who is a skilled retailer, extremely customer focused and above all has a fantastic knowledge of plants and is not shy about offering plant advise to their customers.
If you think you have the skills and experience in horticultural retailing please send us through your CV as an excellent package is on offer for the right person to take on this challenge.
To apply for this role click here
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Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends) Twickenham TW2 5PA Squire’s is a family owned group of 15 garden centre’s based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex and Berkshire. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticultural retailing. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment. Squire’s oldest site with a new centre built in 1993, and is about to undergo a significant facelift. A garden centre that takes a very high turnover for its size, with a strong horticultural focus in plants and sundries, often winning GCA category awards, with the recent addition of new Pets & Aquatics and Craft areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is quick and willing to learn and who sees customer service as their main priority. - The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and energetic, have a passion for plants and an eye for creating exciting detailed displays.
- Horticultural experience or equivalent qualifications desirable.
- The role will involve bending and lifting some heavy items therefore applicants must be physically fit.
Free parking on site.
To apply, please visit our website www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk
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Garden Centre | Horticulture Manager | Plantarea Manager (ref:DS7820)
Location: Surrey
Salary: £18,000 - £24,000
Date: 21 Jan
Job Type: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent
Our client is a Nationwide group that are continually growing and developing their leading garden centres across England and Wales. They are proud of their heritage in the gardening industry and each and every one of their garden centres has its own identity and for this reason each of the garden centres is separately branded and the staff and customers are loyal to their centre.
They currently employ more than 5,000 people and some of their longest serving employees have been with the Group for more than 40 years. They offer their employees great opportunities to progress and are keen to meet great retailers and plants people who are looking for the next step in their career.
Customer service is of prime importance to everyone who works for them and they believe that better customer service is achieved by education. They have one of the best staff training scheme in the industry. It is based on practical training with experienced staff together with their own in-house E-Learning system which covers every part of the business.
Currently they are seeking an outstanding plants person / horticultural manager to manage their Plantarea
The role
As Horticultural / Plantarea Manager based Surrey the role will be to take responsibility for one of the largest departments within the centre. As Horticulture / Plantarea Manager you will look after the day to day merchandising and maintenance of the plant stock as well as motivating the team to provide the highest standard of customer service. The role will also have duty management responsibility across the entire centre.
The candidate
For this role we are seeking a leader with superb retail experience to head this busy department. The plantarea is the focus point of any garden centre and your standards for customer service, merchandising and the little details that make a department special will make you stand out. Plant knowledge is essential but we are open minded about the level of academic qualification. Experience within a garden centre is desirable as is supervisory skills.
To apply for this role click here
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The Greatest Christmas Display winners
The Greatest Christmas Display award was strongly contested again this year with four garden centres picking up main awards – Silverbirch (small garden centre), The Old Railway Line (mid-sized), Barton Grange (large) and Le Friquet Plant Centre (group)...
The Greatest Christmas Display award was strongly contested again this year with four garden centres picking up main awards – Silverbirch (small garden centre), The Old Railway Line (mid-sized), Barton Grange (large) and Le Friquet Plant Centre (group).
The Greatest Christmas Display Team 2015 – Small and Mid Sized Garden Centres Small Centre Finalists: - Blackbrooks Garden Centre
- Caerphilly Garden Centre
- Keelham Farm Shop Thornton
- Pughs Radyr
Mid-sized Centre Finalists: - Almondsbury Garden Centre
- Birkacre Garden Centre
- Busy Bee Garden Centre
- Cherry Hill Garden and Landscape Centre
- Frosts Brampton
- Mere Park Garden Centre
- Millbrook Gravesend
- Newbank Halifax
- Sunshine Garden Centre
Bronze Small Centre: Munro's Nurseries Silver Small Centre: Jacksons Boutique Garden Centre Gold Small Centre: Silverbirch Garden Centre Bronze Mid-sized Centre: Perrywood Garden Centre Silver Mid-sized Centre: Burleydam Garden Centre Silver Mid-sized Centre: Castle Gardens Gold Mid-sized Centre: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre
The Greatest Christmas Display Team 2015 – Large and Group Garden Centres Large Garden Centre Finalists: - Aylett Nurseries
- Burford Garden Company
- Burston Garden Centre
- Frosts Woburn Sands
- Gordale Garden & Home Centre
- Hillside Garden Centre
- Newbank Radcliffe
- Pennells Lincoln
- Planters Tamworth
- Scotsdales Cambridge
- St Peters Worcester
- Van Hage Gt Amwell
- Whitehall Lacock
- Woodbank Garden Centre
Group Garden Centre Finalists: - Brigg - British Garden Centres
- Grosvenor - Blue Diamond
- Houghton Hall - Klondyke
- Squires Badshot Lea
- Wyevale Swansea
Bronze Large Centre: Raemoir Garden Centre Silver Large Centre: Bents Garden & Home Gold Large Centre: Barton Grange Garden Centre Bronze Group Garden Centre: Littleheath Garden Store - Hillview Silver Group Garden Centre: Haskins Snowhill Silver Group Garden Centre: Spring - British Garden Centres Gold Group Garden Centre: Le Friquet - Blue Diamond
To see a gallery of pictures, sponsored by Kaemingk, click on the following links
Silverbirch
Old Railway Line
Barton Grange
Le Friquet
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Pictures from The Greatest Christmas Gold-winning Teams
Garden centre teams excelled with their Christmas displays in 2015. Below we reveal galleries from the gold-winning teams. The galleries are sponsored by Kaemingk...
See full result and gallery
Brookside Garden Centre were winners of both The Greatest Christmas Garden Team and The Greatest Grotto Team...
The Greatest Garden Centre Team 2015Finalists: - Dunbar Garden Centre
- Keelham Farm Shop Thornton
- Langlands Leeds
- Langlands Sheffield
- Perrywood Garden Centre
- Pughs Radyr
- The Old Railway Line Garden Centre
Bronze: Waresley Park Garden Centre Silver: Fresh @ Burcot Garden Centre Silver: Perrywood Garden Centre Gold: Brookside Garden Centre
The Greatest Grotto Team 2015 Finalists: - Arcadia Garden Centre
- Baytree Garden Centre
- Brigg Garden Centre
- Cherry Hill Garden & Landscape Centre
- Gouldings Garden Centre
- Keelham Farm Shop Thornton
- Millbrook Gravesend
- Newbank Radcliffe
- Silica Lodge Garden Centre
- Whitehall Lacock
- Wyevale Worlds End
Regional Winners: - South West: Chaplins Superstore
- North West: Gordale Garden & Home Centre
- North East: Woodbank Garden Centre
- Wales: Pughs Radyr
- Northern Ireland: Hillside Garden Centre
- Scotland: Hetland Garden Centre
Bronze: Chessington Garden Centre Silver: Ruxley Manor Garden Centre Gold: Brookside Garden Centre, Kent
Gallery of pictures below sponsored by Kaemingk...
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Haskins West End
Haskins West End picked up the gold award in The Greatest Festive Plants Team category...
See full result and gallery
Haskins West End picked up the gold award in The Greatest Festive Plants Team category.
The Greatest Festive Plants Team 2015
Finalists: - Burston Garden Centre
- Cowells Garden Centre
- Gordale Garden & Home Centre
- Langlands Shiptonthorpe
- Millbrook Gravesend
- Munros Nurseries
- Newbank Halifax
- Pughs Radyr
- Snowdonia Nurseries & Garden Centre
- Van Hage Great Amwell
- Wyevale Gosforth
- Wyevale Swansea
Regional Winners: - London: Aylett Nurseries
- East: Perrywood Garden Centre
- Northern Ireland: Creative Gardens Donaghadee
- Midlands: St Peters Worcester
- Scotland: Simpsons Garden Centre
Bronze: Bents Garden & Home Silver: Barton Grange Garden Centre Gold: Haskins West End
A gallery of pictures (below) from the gold award winners is sponsored by Kaemingk...
See full result and gallery
The Greatest Christmas Sizzle, awarded to acknowledge the efforts of garden centres selling barbecues to customers for cooking their Christmas turkey, was won by Hillmount Garden Centre.
The Greatest Christmas Sizzle Team 2015
Finalists: - Langlands Shiptonthorpe
- Mere Park Garden Centre
- Sunshine Garden Centre
- Van Hage Great Amwell
- Van Hage Peterborough
Bronze: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre Bronze: Langlands Shiptonthorpe Silver: Fairways Garden Centre Gold: Hillmount Garden Centre
A gallery of pictures (below) from the gold award winners is sponsored by Kaemingk...
Mains of Drum
Mains of Drum were winners of The Greatest Festive Catering Team...
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Mains of Drum were winners of The Greatest Festive Catering Team with Bents Garden & Home picking up the silver award.
The Greatest Festive Catering Team 2014 Finalists: - Burford Garden Company
- Frosts Woburn Sands
- Haskins Snowhill
- Haskins West End
- Hilltop Garden Store
- Perrywood Garden Centre
- Scotsdales Fordham
- Simpsons Garden Centre
- Torwood Garden Centre
- Wyevale Fairoak
- Wyevale Swansea
Regional Winners: - Midlands: Jacksons Nurseries & Tea Rooms
- South: Squires Badshot Lea
- North: Woodbank Garden Centre
- South West: Whitehall Lacock
- Northern Ireland: Hillmount Garden Centre
Bronze: Fron Goch Garden Centre Bronze: Haskins Roundstone Silver: Bents Garden & Home Gold: Mains of Drum Garden Centre
A gallery of pictures (below) from the gold award winners is sponsored by Kaemingk...
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It was a hotly contested affair in The Greatest Christmas Supplier category - voted for by retailers – and the final outcome was very close but Premier Decorations just pipped Kaemingk to the gold award.
The Greatest Christmas Supplier 2015 Finalists: - Allensmore
- Ascalon
- Florasilk
- SnowTime
- Konstsmide
- Swift Imports
- Wax Lyrical
Bronze: Festive Decorations Silver: Kaemingk Gold: Premier Decorations
Bents and Le Friquet
Golds in The Greatest Pet Christmas Team category have been won by Bents Garden & Home and Le Friquet Garden Centre...
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Golds in The Greatest Pet Christmas Team category have been won by Bents Garden & Home and Le Friquet Garden Centre.
The Greatest Pet Christmas Team 2015
Finalists: - Baytree Garden Centre
- Cherry Hill Garden & Landscape Centre
- The Old Railway Line
Bronze: Raemoir Garden Centre Silver: Planters Tamworth Silver: Torwood Garden Centre Gold: Bents Garden & Home Gold: Le Friquet Garden Centre
A gallery of pictures (below) from the gold award winners is sponsored by Kaemingk...
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Silverbirch won gold in small garden centre category of The Greatest Christmas Display Team...
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Old Railway Line Garden Centre won gold in mid-sized garden centre category of The Greatest Christmas Display Team...
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Barton Grange Garden Centre won gold in large garden centre category of The Greatest Christmas Display Team...
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Le Friquet won gold in group garden centre category of The Greatest Christmas Display Team...
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Veg seed growing looks to be high on gardeners’ minds, according to sales in the GTN Bestsellers Veg-2-Gro Top 50, although onion sets continue to dominate the top of the chart.
Some of the star performers this week include:
- Thompson & Morgan Runner Bean Polestar is the highest re-entry at No 11.
- Mr Fothergills Tomato Gardeners Delight is the highest climber at No 14, jumping 35 places.
- The highest new entry is Mr Fothergills Lettuce Salad Bowl Red & Green Mixed at No 18.
- Suttons Beetroot Boltardy is the highest placed seed variety at No 7.
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Growing Media sales are continuing their good start to the year, and there’s no sign of things slowing down.
Star performers this week include:
- Westland Top Soil (Value Bag – 35 litres) is the highest climber, jumping 25 places to No 8.
- The highest re-entry is Scotts Levington Seed & Cutting Compost (20 litres) at No 11.
- Westland Gro-Sure Ericaceous Compost (10 litres) is the highest new entry at No 45.
- Westland Jack’s Magic All Purpose Compost (60 litres)returns to the top spot.
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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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Every week GTN receives and analyses epos data from a number of UK garden centres to produce the GTN Bestsellers charts and weekly bestsellers sales tips. The full charts which provide useful insight into product sales peaks, new trends and new link sales opportunities are published in the weekly GTN Xtra printed newsletter.
As the year goes on we give sales volume comparisons with 2013 as well as 2014 to allow your teams to see variations over a three year period. Access is by subscription only. For £145.00 per year you and your team can have access to the most up-to-date gardening sales analysis that has already helped many UK garden centres increase their sales. To subscribe call 01733 775700, e-mail karen.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk or buy on-line using this link.
Highlights of the GTN Garden Products Bestsellers chart for this week are here
Highlights of the GTN Veg-2-Gro Products Bestsellers chart for this week are here
Highlights of the GTN Growing Media Bestsellers chart for this week are here WARNING the GTN Bestsellers Charts seriously improve the business of our subscribers. Invest 15 minutes each week in improving your sales using the GTN Bestsellers charts and your turnover and customer satisfaction will improve too.
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GTN Bestsellers is the only industry source of weekly garden centre sales information, collating Epos data from centres with an aggregate turnover in excess of £120m.
Use the weekly Garden Products and Growing Media Top 50 sales volumes charts to plan your hotspot and other promotions and ensure you have the right products in stock to satisfy the needs of your customers.
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