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Corby+Fellas partners with Springtime Nurseries

Corby+Fellas is partnering with Springtime Nurseries, one of the leading garden centres on Crews Hill’s famous 'Golden Mile' of gardening stores and nurseries...
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In memory of rose-breeding entrepreneur David JC Austin

David J. C. Austin died at his Shropshire home, surrounded by his family at the age of 67. He had been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and incurable neurological condition...
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Bents Garden & Home celebrates double success

Bents Garden & Home is celebrating success with two prestigious and widely respected awards; both providing the perfect start to a landmark year as the family owned and run business prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2027...
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HTA responds to business rates announcement
In response to the announcement that pubs, clubs and live music venues will see their business rates cut, Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Chief Executive, said: “The Chancellor’s recognition that the cost of doing business is as serious as the cost of living is a welcome step change..."
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Poundbury Gardens celebrate garden centre award

Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester has been named Local Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association’s Summer 2026 Midlands, Wales & West regional awards...
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HTA meet with members of the Senedd at Welsh show

At this week’s Royal Welsh Show, the Horticultural Trades Association brought politicians, businesses and industry stakeholders together to discuss the vital contributions that environmental horticulture makes to Wales’ economy, environment, health and wellbeing.
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Durstons help Pocket Planting gardens secure medals

In a fantastic collaboration with emerging designers, Durston Garden Products Ltd donated more than 520 bags of peat-free growing media to gardens in the Pocket Planting category at the Badminton Flower Show, where first-time exhibitors proudly earned RHS accolades, including two Gold medals...
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Behavioural expert joins line-up for GCA Conference
Leading consumer behaviour expert Kate Hardcastle MBE has joined the roster of speakers for the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference in January 2027...
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Frank P Matthews awarded Royal Warrant by King Charles

Frank P Matthews, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ornamental and fruit trees, has been granted a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. “Receiving the Royal Warrant is a great privilege for us all at FPM," said director Nick Dunn...
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From start-up to recognised lawn care brand
How Grass Gains has grown with Glee

Every year, Glee welcomes businesses at every stage of their journey. Some arrive as established names, whilst others are taking their first steps into the garden retail market, armed with little more than a handful of products, a small stand and plenty of ambition. Grass Gains was one of those businesses...
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Colin Stephens joins BHETA's DIY and Garden Committee
Colin Stephens, Managing Director of Evergreen Garden Care for UK and Ireland, has joined BHETA’s DIY Committee...
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Mims appoints new Head Merchandiser as national team grows
Mims has appointed Adrian Haslam as Head Merchandiser, strengthening the support available to garden centres through its growing nationwide merchandising team...
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Scotland's Trade Fair announces January dates
Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring will return with a spectacular Show at the SEC, Glasgow from 24-26 January 2027, bringing together an outstanding showcase of Scotland’s finest gifts, homeware, textiles, crafts, jewellery and speciality food and drink...
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PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt excitement builds
The PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt Autumn Fair will take place in Hazerswoude-Dorp/Boskoop (The Netherlands) on 26-27 August...
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Two new BHETA members
BHETA has welcomed Canopia by Palram and Trimetals as new members...
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AIPH International Horticultural Expo Conference
With GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama next on the International Horticultural Expo calendar, the Conference will show how AIPH-approved Expos help cities raise their international profile, create a green legacy and deliver lasting horticultural impact...
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Butterfly boom brings summer spectacle to Merriments Gardens
Merriments Gardens is alive with butterflies this summer, with gardeners and volunteers reporting a surge in the number of butterfly species spotted across the four-acre East Sussex garden just as Butterfly Conservation’s 17th annual Big Butterfly Count gets underway...
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BHETA promotes Natalia Ciecierska to Senior Marketing Executive
BHETA has promoted Natalia Ciecierska to Senior Marketing Executive, recognising her growing contribution to the association and the Exclusively Show...
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The best of last week's
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GIMA council pays tribute to industry champion Andy Bunker
The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) joins the wider horticultural community in mourning the loss of Andy Bunker, remembering a trusted colleague, generous mentor and friend whose influence and kindness left a lasting mark on the industry he worked in for nearly 50 years...
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Andy Bunker funeral details
The Bunker family have announced details for Andy Bunker’s funeral. It will be held on 12th August at Pitsea Crematorium, Church Road, Bowers Gifford, Essex. SS13 2HG...
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The Greenfingers Charity remembers a very special friend, Andy Bunker
Everyone at Greenfingers Charity is deeply saddened by the passing of Andy Bunker, a very dear friend of the charity and someone who has been a much-loved part of the Greenfingers family for many years...
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The Business Case for Centralising Your Workforce Control Systems
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Many Garden Centres still rely on a mix of software applications, spreadsheets, paper records and manual processes to manage their workforce. While these systems may have evolved over time, they often create inefficiencies, duplicate data entry and a lack of visibility across the business. The result? Managers spend valuable time chasing information instead of making informed decisions...
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Another week, another new customer joins Corby + Fellas: Welcome Trowbridge Garden Centre!
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Corby+Fellas are excited to announce that Trowbridge Garden Centre is the latest garden centre to choose their WinRetail solution. "A very warm welcome to the team - we're looking forward to working together and supporting your continued success."
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