In This Issue
Chelsea 2023 - trade and trends
World champion pit-master, Diva Q, to host Traeger BBQ masterclasses
Unlock New Opportunities: Partner with Osprey for Rapid EV Charging
GCA’s April figures show an ‘encouraging’ sales increase
Agapanthus 'Black Jack' crowned Plant of the Year
HTA showcases the original green industry
A Botanical celebration will bloom at Sandringham from 3-11 June
UK horticulture sounds warning on future trade border plans
Buying Power – Who wins through in 2023?
Taylors Bulbs win Gold with their ‘daffies’ at Chelsea
Haskins celebrates world-class performance from barista
RHS and Woodlodge Products launch Crops in Pots collection at retail
Weather impacting but optimism for a late-Spring
Cross-party support for horticulture at Chelsea briefing hosted by HTA
Barrus and RocketGro announce exciting new partnership
MPs ask Defra about access to peat alternatives after the HTA raise concerns
North Yorkshire turf grower triumphs
Burpee Europe wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show
Southern Trident receives Product of the Year award
Zest launches new products ahead of Glee
Bransford Webbs continually improves water efficiency
Environmental horticulture sector briefs MPs and Peers
Bradford Garden Centre reaches final of regional business award
A Summer of Shows, Jonathan Stobart Interview and thoughts for the future from John Stanley & Sid Raisch in GTN May issue, read on-line here
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Gardenex says farewell to Charlie Parker on his forthcoming retirement
Home & Gift’s new look and feel with The Better Trends Company
Susan Fairley joins the team at Gardenex and CHA
Sunshine brings record visitors to BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
FlowerTrials widens its regional horizons
Gardenex launches new technical export help service
The best of last week's
Windmill turns again at Van Hage Great Amwell
Rosebourne rebrands as Hillier acquisition progresses
GIMA confirms 2023 awards judging panel
Register for your free ticket to HTA National Plant Show
Fountasia – First to market original design
Bathgate to show off peat-free prowess at Four Oaks 
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Chelsea 2023 - trade and trends

The GTN team had the pleasure of attending the Chelsea Flower Show last week to spot trends that may drive retail sales as the season gets going with warmer, sunnier weather at last...

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World champion pit-master, Diva Q, to host Traeger BBQ masterclasses
 

World champion pit-master and female BBQ legend, Diva Q, is coming from the US to host a series of evening BBQ masterclasses at 7 garden centres in the UK and Ireland through June...

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Unlock New Opportunities: Partner with Osprey for Rapid EV Charging
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Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Osprey Charging is actively seeking locations for rapid EV charging sites. Here's why partnering with us will put your customers' needs first and set you apart from the competition:..

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GCA’s April figures show an ‘encouraging’ sales increase

The Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade figures for last month (April) have revealed food hall/farm shop and catering continued to perform well while other categories also saw encouraging increases too...

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Agapanthus 'Black Jack' crowned Plant of the Year
 

Thompson & Morgan is celebrating after its Agapanthus 'Black Jack' was crowned the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023...

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HTA showcases the original green industry

The Horticultural Trades Association showcased the growth of a greener future at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show...

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A Botanical celebration will bloom at Sandringham from 3-11 June

Horticulture specialists and growers selling unique plants and garden accessories are amongst the attractions at a new floral event to be staged at Sandringham House and Estate in June...

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UK horticulture sounds warning on future trade border plans

The Horticultural Trades Association has called for the Government to postpone the implementation of Border Control Posts by at least 12 months after the publication of the final Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), expected later this Summer...

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Buying Power – Who wins through in 2023?
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Glee Buyers Power List Awards, the winners will be celebrated at Glee in June
 

Glee will once again be celebrating the best buyers of garden, leisure, and pet products in the Glee Buyers Power List at the NEC in June...

 

Make your Buyers Power List nominations here
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Taylors Bulbs win Gold with their ‘daffies’ at Chelsea

Taylors Bulbs have won Gold with their ‘daffies’ at Chelsea – that’s their 30th Gold, and 28th in a row...

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Haskins celebrates world-class performance from barista

Haskins Garden Centres is celebrating its partnership with Costa Coffee, after Michaela Wilson, 28 years old from its West End centre in Southampton, was named one of the best baristas in the world, taking third place in the Global Barista of the Year competition...

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RHS and Woodlodge Products launch Crops in Pots collection at retail

The Royal Horticultural Society has announced the extremely successful launch at retail of RHS Crops in Pots, an innovative new collection of pots from valued licensee Woodlodge Products, the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots and gardenware...

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Weather impacting but optimism for a late-Spring
HTA May Market Update

The Horticultural Trades Association release their monthly market update indicating that the sector is still showing incredible resilience, despite variable weather and market challenges...

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Cross-party support for horticulture at Chelsea briefing hosted by HTA

The Horticultural Trades Association has welcomed a cross-party group of parliamentarians at a breakfast briefing held on Thursday at the renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Among the attendees were Shadow Business Minister Seema Malhotra MP and Heather Wheeler MP, highlighting the growing importance and recognition of the horticultural sector in Westminster...

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Barrus and RocketGro announce exciting new partnership

Barrus, leading garden tools & accessories supplier and RocketGro, UK manufacturer of peat-free sustainable compost & plant feeds have joined forces to sell & distribute RocketGro’s growing range.

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MPs ask Defra about access to peat alternatives after the HTA raise concerns
 

This week, MPs have been raising their concerns in Parliament about the intended ban on the professional use of peat being brought forward by four years...

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North Yorkshire turf grower triumphs
 

Lindum Turf, which is based at Thorganby near York, won the Sustainable Garden Product of the Year category at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, for its plastic-free wildflower turf...

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Burpee Europe wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

The Burpee Europe team are over the moon to have just won gold at the Chelsea Flower Show...

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Southern Trident receives Product of the Year award
 

Southern Trident has been honoured with the highly esteemed Best Garden Care Product award for its new Coco & Coir Houseplant Compost range at the prestigious DIY Week Awards ceremony...

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Zest launches new products ahead of Glee

Timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest has launched a selection of new products ahead of Glee 2023, reinforcing its position as a leading player in sustainable outdoor living...

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Bransford Webbs continually improves water efficiency

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company considers water security key to producing quality crops sustainably. Through collections off the warehouse and glasshouse roofs, over 10 million litres of rainwater is harvested annually across the site...

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Environmental horticulture sector briefs MPs and Peers

The Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable Group (OHRG) has welcomed a record number of parliamentarians at its annual breakfast briefing (Tuesday, 23 May) at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023...

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Bradford Garden Centre reaches final of regional business award

Tong Garden Centre has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category in the Bradford Means Business Awards...

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A Summer of Shows, Jonathan Stobart Interview and thoughts for the future from John Stanley & Sid Raisch in GTN May issue, read on-line here

GTN May 2023 A Summer of Shows. In this issue:

  • Primeur – Sustainability in an evolving world
  • 20 Smart years – Interview with Jonathan Stobart
  • Vitavia Greenhouses are a win win for retailers and consumers
  • Haven House Greenfingers Garden Opening
  • A Summer of Shows – GTNs guide to June and July’s events
    • Spoga + Gafa - Social Gardens
    • HTA National Plant Show – UK in the spotlight
    • Glee – Get set to see 400 suppliers under one roof
    • Celebrate Summer at Solex
  • April Recovery – GTN Bestsellers Analysis
  • John Stanley and Sid Raisch look into the future
  • Little dobbies No 6 opens in Cheltenham
  • Barking up the right tree – Behind the scenes at Melcourt
  • Lessons in rebranding – New look for Webbs Garden Centres
  • Buying Power – Nominate for the Glee Buyers Power List 2023
  • Stand up and be counted – OHRG Column
  • Opportunities knock – HTA Column
  • Growing grassroots – GIMA Column.
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