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Barton Grange, Fron Goch and Fairways clinch top awards in GCA North region
In the GCA's North region the Destination Garden Centre of the Year, (DGC) was presented to Barton Grange (pictured above), the Garden Centre (GC) award went to Fron Goch Garden Centre (below) and Local Garden Centre (LGC) to Fairways Garden Centre, Macclesfield. The presentations took place at Moss & Moor, Ilkley in Yorkshire yesterday (Wednesday)...
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SOLEX 2025 closes on a high as show hailed as great success
SOLEX 2025, which took place at the NEC Birmingham from Tuesday until Thursday, has been hailed as a great success, with exhibitors and visitors alike agreeing it had been a memorable show. The hot weather brough crowds of visitors to see the latest products in the outdoor leisure and bbq sectors.
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ecofective range honoured at Environmental Packaging Awards
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Sipcam Home & Garden is proud to announce that its pioneering ecofective® garden care Spray Pouch range has been recognised with a prestigious Environmental Packaging Award - a win that celebrates innovation, sustainability, and meaningful change at shelf-level and beyond...
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Corby + Fellas partners with Highfield Garden World
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Corby + Fellas is delighted to announce our partnership with Highfield Garden World, a truly prestigious institution in the horticultural world.
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South Staffs garden centre on the market
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Pillaton Garden Centre, a family-run garden centre near Penkridge in South Staffordshire...
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Named Fund created to celebrate the support of Smart Garden Products
The Colgrave Seabrook Foundation has created a ‘Named Fund’ in recognition of the considerable investment and ongoing extensive support from Smart Garden Products...
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Yorkshire Garden Centre Group raises over £11,000 from till donations in two months
Yorkshire Garden Centres has raised over £11,000 for its charity of the year through a till donation initiative...
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HTA supports Business with Europe at urban garden event
The Horticultural Trades Association has supported the Business with Europe summer reception event, held at the Onion Garden in London...
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HTA"s response to water restrictions in Yorkshire
David Denny, Director of Research and Insights at the Horticultural Trades Association, said: “The regulations rightly aim to save water, whilst also still supporting people to continue to enjoy gardening...'
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Record show gardens and 90,000 visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
A total of 90,000 visitors were spoilt for inspiration at BBC Gardeners’ World Live this year with a bumper 48 Show Gardens, Showcase Gardens and Beautiful Borders to enjoy. ..
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Millbrook Garden Centre wins South East Local Garden Centre of the Year
Teams at Millbrook Garden Centres in both Gravesend and Staplehurst are celebrating this week after scooping awards at the Garden Centre Association (GCA) regional presentation evening on Tuesday, July 8th, 2024...
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Positive participation for British group at spoga+gafa
A strong line-up of British companies supported by Gardenex, the export trade association, has reported a successful show with high quality leads and a great opportunity to catch up with current customers...
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Glee Green Heart set to bloom in 2025
The Green Heart at Glee 2025 (16th – 18th September, NEC Birmingham) is flourishing with fresh energy and an outstanding line-up of leading plant and nursery specialists...
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New bursary launched to support next generation of horticultural talent
The Horticultural Trades Association has launched an exciting new £1,500 bursary for the winner of the Young Grower Under 35 award – part of the prestigious HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2025...
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HTA Conference welcomes back economist Tim Leunig for fireside chat
The HTA has announced economist and policy expert Dr Tim Leunig as a featured speaker at this year’s Horticulture, The Conference, taking place on Thursday 25 September at the Barbican Centre, London...
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UK lavender season will finish early due to hot weather
Mayfield Lavender Farm in Banstead, Surrey, is currently a sea of spectacular purple, with its famous field hitting peak bloom two to three weeks sooner than usual...
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Put your business among world’s best in horticulture
The AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2026 are still open for entries, with the deadline now extended to Thursday, 8 August 2025...
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Rare plant found on Wildlife Trust nature reserve in Hertfordshire
A rare plant, Tubular Water Dropwort, has been discovered at Rye Meads Nature Reserve, near Hoddesdon, despite being threatened with extinction nationally...
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World’s best nature photography on display in breathtaking Eden Project exhibition
One hundred incredible Wildlife Photographer of the Year images mark its 60th year in a prestigious international exhibition as part of a spellbinding and immersive summer programme at the iconic attraction...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
New board appointments at Strikes Garden Centres
Strikes Garden Centres has announced the appointment of three new directors to its board. All three appointments are internal promotions, reflecting the deep industry expertise and leadership talent within the organisation...
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Ruxley Manor, Coolings and Millbrook pick up main GCA awards in South East region
Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category was Ruxley Manor, the Garden Centre (GC) category award went to Coolings Nurseries and Local Garden Centre (LGC) to Millbrook Garden Company, Staplehurst...
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Old Railway Line joins ITV’s This Morning for garden makeover
Award-winning Old Railway Line Garden Centre recently appeared on ITV’s This Morning as part of a live garden transformation with Chartered Horticulturist David Domoney and the Royal Welsh Regiment team...
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New begonia is just 'Wicked'!
New begonia ‘Wicked’ is the latest introduction from Dibleys Nurseries, Ruthin, and available now for garden centres to stock. Bred by the grower it not only has striking variegated and shaped leaves, but it also produces delicate flowers of pink and white...
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Extruded nettings from Lows
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Lows have added to their extensive commercial netting portfolio a comprehensive collection of Unbranded Retail based High Quality, Durable, UV Stabilised, Popular Garden Centre Extruded Nettings all in very attractable eye-catching resale packaging with exceptional trade prices for all new orders placed for delivery now or at a later date...
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Meadow View Stone’s Glee launches deliver results
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Meadow View Stone is seeing exceptional momentum in the garden centre sector, with their standout Glee 2024 product launches rapidly turning into bestsellers. Less than a year on, the response from the trade has been decisive- with strong reorder rates proving that demand isn’t just hype...
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