In This Issue
Dobbies further strengthens Executive team
Garden industry mourns sad passing of Kenn Lloyd
Imprint win GIMA Golf Day as valuable funds raised for Greenfingers
Final tickets remaining for Greenfingers Charity Floral Ball
Join the SOLEX Awards followed by a F1 Afterparty
Lows are still very much focused on their roots
Popular farm and café near Rye sold
Sinclair sponsors Seminar Stage at National Plant Show
BBC Gardeners’ World Live countdown begins
Meet Herefordshire wine maker & sample wines at Hellens Garden Festival charity fundraiser
RHS and RSPB join forces for first time to champion Swifts
New puncture-proof wheelbarrow from The Handy
Plus-Plus launches floral-inspired toy
Garden centre group's cycle challenge raises over £4,000
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
BHETA to host webinar with Dobbies
Flower Council of Holland becomes Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland
Global foresight expert Josh McBain joins HTA Conference speaker line-up
The best of last week's
Kate Ebbens Joins Woodlodge to Drive Strategic Growth and International Expansion
Lancashire garden centre acquired by new owner
GO FERROUS – A MUST for RUST!
Altico support British Garden Centres and Greenfingers in Gold Accolade
Webb introduces high-performance garden shredder
Be more sustainable with artificial flowers & foliage
Dobbies back on an even keel, in depth interview with CEO David Robinson in GTN's May 2025 Summer Showrooms Directory Issue
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01778 425205

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