|
|
 |
 |
30 pages of Garden Centre Christmas Greatness in GTN February issue - read on-line here
 |
GTN February 2025. GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards Special issue:
- Christmas Greatness Awarded at Spring Fair
- Retailing at its best – GCA Conference Awards
- Forging ahead with UK Firepits
- Christmas through the eyes of a Greatest Awards judge
- Greatest Christmas Award Winners including: Birkacre, Gates, Brigg, Cook’s, Munro’s, Coolings, Monkton Elm, Pugh’s, Alton, Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, Newquay, Harrogate, Webbs, Ruxley Manor, Polhill, Studley, Perrywood, Baytree, Notcutts Solihull, Wolesely Bridge, Albrighton, Glendoick, Garsons, Castle Gardens, Wentworth, Old Railway Line, Arcadia, Newbridge, Gouldings, Poundbury, Bents, Rivendell, Sanders and many more
- Moments of Christmas Brilliance
- 10 years at Greenfingers for Linda Petrons
- New Plants Galore at IPM Essen
- Politics doesn’t matter – EHG Column
- Focus for 2025 – HTA Column
- Adapting to changing climates – LOFA Column
- A year of reset and growth? – GIMA Column
 |
Read the issue on-line here
|
|
|
|
Charles Taylor breaks manufacturing output figures
GTN Xtra Promotion

The UK's leading manufacturer of outdoor wooden garden products has increased its manufacturing output of its award-winning 'Grow it' range...
Read more»
Squire's Garden Centres and Corby + Fellas: Proud to be partners
GTN Xtra Promotion
Corby + Fellas are delighted to announce the successful launch of the Customer Loyalty App for Squire’s Garden Centres ‘Friends of Squires’.

Three generations of the Squire family proudly display the new ‘Friends of Squire’s’ app on their phones.
Read more»
Yorkshire garden centre group shortlisted for national people and culture award

Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in the People Team of the Year (500-1,000 employees) at the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class people experience...
Read more»
The Westland Garden newspaper celebrates 2nd edition with 1 million copies

Westland Horticulture is thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of The Westland Garden newspaper. The highly anticipated publication will soon be arriving at garden centres across the UK and ROI...
Read more»
Weber and Blackstone Products to combine

Weber and Blackstone Products have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed...
Read more»
Durstons joins forces with key industry names to educate about peat-free
In a bid to help gardeners achieve better results from peat-free compost, British growing media producer, Durston Garden Products Ltd are collaborating with horticultural retailers, manufacturers, NGOs and trade bodies to provide consistent guidance and messaging...
Read more»
HTA Market Update shows a mixed start to 2025

The latest HTA Market Update presents a mixed picture for UK garden centres in January 2025, with overall sales declining by 2% compared to January 2024. However, underlying this headline figure are notable differences across various categories...
Read more»
Call for sponsors: Be part of the spectacular Greenfingers Charity Floral Ball

Mark your calendars for 26th June 2025 and seize the opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary – the Greenfingers Charity Floral Ball. This glittering event will not only celebrate the charity’s remarkable 25-year journey but also provide a unique platform for brands to shine in front of hundreds of influential guests who are passionate about making a difference...
Read more»
Hillier Garden Centres Supplier Showcase and Awards celebrate industry achievements and staff excellence

The Hillier Garden Centre Awards took place on 19th February 2025, offering an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s successes and challenges within the horticultural industry, while also celebrating the outstanding contributions of suppliers and staff across various categories. The event highlighted the dedication, passion, and hard work of individuals and teams that make Hillier a renowned name in the horticultural industry...
Read more»
South West Growers Show 2025 reports 'outstanding early demand'

Kernock Park Plants, organisers of the South West Growers Show, have announced that 2025 is already looking to be a superb edition of this annual show. Early Bird Booking demand has been outstanding, with over 60% of 2024 exhibitors choosing to immediately re-book their space for this year already...
Read more»
Top award winners announced at Garden Press Event
The Garden Press Event 2025 brought together around 400 members of the garden press and media at the Business Design Centre in London on 18 February.

The coveted Best New Product Award was won by The Dipping Tank Company for the second consecutive year.
Read more»
Return of the Dragon Boat Race & Wing Walk challenges

The Greenfingers Charity has announced the return of two of its most exhilarating fundraising events for 2025 – the Dragon Boat Race and the adrenaline-pumping Wing Walk...
Read more»
Dalefoot Composts’ team helps develop industry Peatland Code to combat climate change

A pioneering new tool to promote damaged peat bogs being restored using the most sustainable methods across the UK has been created by Dalefoot Composts’ parent company, Barker & Bland Ltd...
Read more»
Autumn Fair and Glee to co-locate for 2026

Hyve Group has announced the exciting co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham in 2026. Autumn Fair will take place 6-9 September 2026 and Glee will take place 8-10 September 2026...
Read more»
Dobbies announces Alzheimer’s Research UK as new National Charity Partner

Dobbies Garden Centres is announcing its brand-new partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK today (Tuesday 18 February) as the retailer marks 160 years of helping British gardeners to grow...
Read more»
The Greenfingers Charity to celebrate 25 years with sensory show garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025

To mark 25 years of creating inspiring gardens for life-limited children, Greenfingers Charity is thrilled to announce its presence at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025 with a specially designed anniversary show garden...
Read more»
|
 |
|
|
|
GTN’s Greatest Christmas Award winners
Gold awards for the teams at Harrogate BGC, Brigg BGC, Cook’s, Birkacre, Pugh’s Radyr, Bents, Ruxley Manor Monkton Elm, Pugh's Radyr & Wenvoe, Newquay, Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, Gates, Wolseley Bridge BGC, Webbs Wychbold

Harrogate BGC, Brigg BGC, Cook’s, Birkacre, Pugh’s Radyr, Bents have picked up Greatest Garden Centre Christmas Team golds in GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards, presented at Spring Fair on Monday. Smart Garden - Three Kings walked away with The Greatest Christmas Supplier gold...
See all the photos from the Awards presentations at Spring Fair
|
|
|
|
|
|
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
with all the news direct to your e-mail inbox...
Read more»
Brands of Plants: An inspiring event to kick off the spring season
On 4th, 5th, and 6th March 2025, the inspiring event Spring Days by Brands of Plants will take place...
Read more»
RHS endorses revolutionary new Burgon & Ball garden tool range
The Royal Horticultural Society has announced its endorsement of a revolutionary new garden tool range from long-term licensing partner Burgon & Ball, the UK’s longest-established manufacturer of garden tools...
Read more»
Young People in Horticulture Association Announces First Sponsors for 2025-2026
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) is delighted to announce the first set of confirmed sponsors for the 2025-2026 period. This new sponsorship cycle supports another step forward in YPHA’s mission to engage, educate, and empower the next generation of horticultural professionals across the UK...
Read more»
spoga+gafa reports high interest in 2025 event
The biggest garden and BBQ trade fair in the world is being staged with a new schedule from Tuesday to Thursday, 24 to 26 June 2025, this year and 90 percent of last year's exhibition space has already been booked...
Read more»
PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt confirms dates Spring Edition 2026: 3-4 February
The organisers of the PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt trade fair have officially set the dates for the Spring Edition 2026: the event will take place on 3 and 4 February 2026. The decision follows a successful edition earlier this month, which saw a 13% increase in visitor numbers...
Read more»
Millennials and high earners drive surge in garden product finance
Exclusive Zopa Bank Retail Finance data shows more high earners using finance, bigger spending, and a strong preference for longer-term options. Adapting to these trends will be key to boosting sales and protecting margins...
Read more»
The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Worlds End for Dobbies as Blue Diamond take over Aylesbury
Blue Diamond have been confirmed as the new leaseholder of Dobbies Aylesbury which, it was disclosed earlier this week, will be closing on March 2nd.
Read more»
Handy unveils latest gardening and home products for the new season
GTN Xtra Promotion
New for 2025: British garden manufacturer Handy has announced the arrival of its new catalogue and Monthly Dealer Promotions Calendar, both designed to provide retailers with valuable increased margins on a wide range of gardening and home products and ensure they have everything needed for the season ahead...
Read more»
Experienced sales professional seeking a new role
GTN Xtra Promotion
Experienced field sales professional and account manager within the gift industry with extensive contacts within the garden centre sector is now seeking a new role or established agency opportunities.
Read more»
British Garden Centres chooses Greenfingers for its charity of the year
British Garden Centres has announced its main charity support for 2025 – Greenfingers Charity which celebrates its 25th birthday this year...
Read more»
Stuart Lowen set to retire from Ball Colegrave
Marketing manager Stuart Lowen is retiring from Ball Colegrave on 29 April after over 37 most enjoyable years with the company.
Read more»
|
|
|
|