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GTN July 2023 - SOLEX Preview issue - Read on-line here
GTN July 2023 SOLEX 2023 Preview. In this issue:
- Welcome to Solex 2023
- Horticultures' voice at the Houses of Parliament
- Plants take centre stage at the National Plant Show
- Colour and Cushions in Cologne at spoga + gafa
- AMES Celebrate the art of possible
- New and imaginative at BBC GW Live
- SOLEX 2023 Exhibitor News from: Firepits UK, Tramontina, HEX Living, LeisureGrow, Cheeky Charlie, Pagoda, Lifestyle, Char-Broil, LifestyleGarden, Extreme Lounging, Minster Stylish Living, Garden Furniture Global, Dansons, Bramblecrest, RotoSpa, Innovators International, Daro, Glencrest, Pacific, Kettler
- New sales concepts from LifestyleGarden
- Zest win again at GIMA Charity Golf Day
- Creative merchandising for plants – GTN Planteria
- Talking to Government and New Plants – HTA Column
Read the issue on-line here
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Glee goes Floral Thursday for Greenfingers

Glee went Floral Thursday in support of Greenfingers Charity. The event, supported by Garden Trade News, saw exhibitors and visitors to Glee joining in the fun by wearing an array of floral clothing throughout the day...
See our gallery of floral pictures
Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed

 Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2023, run in association with GTN.
The Overall Best Glee New Product went to Westland Unwins for its Kent & Stowe Surecut Loppers & Shears.
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Glee closes on a high after three successful days

Exhibitors and visitors agreed that the three-day Glee extravaganza at the NEC Birmingham had been a hugely successful event. As the exhibition closed on three busy days of activity, show director Matthew Mein spoke to GTN’s Trevor Pfeiffer and reflected on another memorable Glee...
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Help British Garden Centres’ Phillippa Stubbs earn her wings
It’s not long now until Phillippa Stubbs takes to the skies standing on the top wing of a vintage Boeing Stearman bi-plane and flying through the air at speeds of around 135mph all to raise money for Greenfingers Charity...
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Glee New Product Awards shortlisted products
The Glee New Product Showcase, in association with GTN, has generated huge interest as Glee. After drawing up their shortlisted products for the New Product Awards, the judges listened to pitches from exhibitors.
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Green energy target smashed at Highfield Garden World

Highfield Garden World in Gloucestershire is on track to hit a new green energy milestone within the next few days. Since the completion of a substantial solar panel installation last Autumn, the amount of electricity generated on-site is about to hit the carbon offset equivalent of planting two thousand trees...
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Introducing AMES Tools
Take advantage of early access to benefit from game changing incentives
The AMES Companies, already well regarded for its incredible portfolio of brands, is about to see its star rise even higher with the official launch of the new AMES Tools brand, exclusively debuting at Glee 2023 with delivery into store in early 2024.
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Johnsons Lawn Seed improves site facilities with £3.5 million investment

Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest lawn seed brand, has invested £3.5 million in new equipment to meet retail demand and significantly improve its overall product offering efficiency.
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Primeur presents Greenfingers with £5,200 cheque

Primeur presented Greenfingers with a cheque for £5,200 on Floral Thursday, the third and final day of Glee. The money was raised by the company on Garden Re-Leaf Day in March...
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New Webb wheelbarrow with puncture proof wheel
British garden manufacturer Webb has launched a new wheelbarrow with a puncture proof wheel for all terrain use and longevity.
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First GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub opens at Dobbies Swindon

GRIDSERVE and Dobbies Garden Centres have announced the first Electric Retail Hub at Dobbies Swindon. The partnership is a UK-first between GRIDSERVE and the major garden centre retailer, with over 10 locations planned across the UK...
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Blue Diamond Garden Centres to launch two new roses at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival

Blue Diamond will be launching two new roses at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival Show – Rosa ‘Mottisfont,’ bred by Rosen Tantau, and Rosa Sunset Isle, bred by Biljana Bozanic - Tanjga...
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Glee Buyers Power List Winners Revealed
The winners of the Glee Buyers Power List were revealed today. The Glee Buyers Power List was set up to recognise the individual buyers and buying teams who have gone above and beyond to make a difference within the garden retail industry this year.
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Hills Plants win Glee’s Green Heart Best Merchandising Display

Glee’s horticultural hub, the Green Heart, has seen Hills Plants crowned this year’s winners of the Best Glee Green Heart Display award.
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Re-booking for the HTA National Plant Show 2024 is now open
Following a successful show, the HTA has announced the 13th HTA National Plant Show will take place from Wednesday 19 to Thursday 20 June 2024 at NAEC Stoneleigh...
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Prosper Buying Group continues to grow
St Peters Garden Centre has joined the Prosper Buying Group following news of Barton Grange, Cowells and the Yorkshire Garden Centres group joining the group. This aligns with the group’s strategic growth plan to add award-winning centres to their membership...
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New Head of Sales for phs Greenleaf
phs Greenleaf has appointed Samantha Birkin as its new Head of Sales as it continues its nationwide growth plans...
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Wildlife Friendly Garden Design in a Pot Competition
The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show are thrilled to announce the launch of the Wildlife Friendly Garden Design in a Pot Competition!
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Two weeks left to enter Grower of the Year Awards
There's less than two weeks left to enter the 2023 Grower of the Year Awards as the deadline for entries approaches on 14 July 2023...
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Winners of Glee Talent Store announced
After weeks of planning, the winners of the Glee Talent Store have been announced on the first day of Glee...
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Rising Stars hopeful do the rounds at Glee
Entrants to the 2023 Rising Stars scheme organised by the Garden Centre Association in association with Westland Horticulture spent the day at Glee today, touring stands for advice and inspiration to help with their projects.
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Germie crowned 2023 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winners
As the doors opened on another annual Glee exhibition, the GIMA team was busy crowning this year’s winners of the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund (GISCF) – Germie.
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Barton Grange, Cowells and Tong join Prosper Buying Group
Barton Grange, Cowells and Tong Garden Centres have signed up to the Prosper Buying Group today (19th June 2023.) They join existing members Aylett Nurseries, Chessington Garden Centre, Knights Garden Centres, Langlands, Perrywood and Stewarts...
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Melcourt hosts visit from Minister in Charge of Peat Policy
Melcourt were delighted to host a visit from Trudy Harrison MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at Defra in charge of peat policy...
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LifestyleGarden will use SOLEX to debut new sales concept
Since its debut at the annual SOLEX exhibition, LifestyleGarden has been setting benchmark after benchmark for a new generation of environmentally responsible manufacturing...
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New sales appointment at 4 Seasons Outdoor
Richard Sandbrook has been appointed to the sales team at 4 Seasons Outdoor...
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Glee wins Best UK Trade Show Award
Glee has been awarded Best UK Trade Show over 8,000 sq meters at the 30th AEO (Association of Exhibition Organisers) Awards...
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