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April ‘resounding success’ for GCA garden centres
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show sells out ahead of opening
HTA member businesses at the heart of Chelsea
GCA announces 2026 summer regional award meetings
Warm April offset cautious shoppers in garden centres
GIMA Awards 2026 judges confirmed
Greenfingers Charity to relocate RHS Malvern People’s Choice winner ‘Lifted by Birds’
Zest MD completes Boston marathon for charity
HTA & BOA announce new grant scheme to benefit UK environmental horticulture production
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Dobbies supports 53 community garden projects
New £3 million centre to help grow healthy gardens
Garden retail sector urged to don floral finery in support of Greenfingers Kilimanjaro trekkers
Napoleon launches the OASIS 106 Outdoor Kitchen
Charitable garden centre Chestnut Nursery wins two awards at celebration of business excellence
Henton & Chattell marks start of 95th anniversary celebrations with momentous expansions for Cobra
Hillier signs as founding retail partner of Spacelift
elho secures second major international design award
Wyevale Nurseries appoints new Finance Director
Sales Manager marks quarter-century at Bulrus
Explore new collections and innovations at Kettler’s June Trade Show
HTA response to the King’s Speech 2026
Are cities measuring the real value of plants?
Research reveals home and garden brands win on feeling, not just features
Record visitor numbers at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
EGO introduces cordless 3-in-1 inflator
World Therapeutic Horticulture Day celebrates the life-changing impact of gardening
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Scottish Air-Pot developer wins King’s Award
Klass Koncept unveiled at Gates Garden Centre
Sir David Attenborough at 100
Sustainable gifting in garden trade 
Alan Roper and David Domoney film next "Step by Step" episode on the Blue Diamond garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Caulders set to add Merryhatton Garden Centre as their 11th centre
Step outside for Loving Outdoor Living at SOLEX
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Step outside for Loving Outdoor Living at SOLEX

 

The Loving Outdoor Living area is the beating heart of SOLEX 26, where the show floor spills outside into a relaxed, open‑air space filled with great food and glowing firepits. Here, BBQ and outdoor cooking brands step out of the exhibition hall to show what their products can really do, turning live flame, shared plates and easy conversation into a true garden‑party atmosphere.

 

Open 11am–5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 11am–2pm on Thursday, it is the place where visitors naturally gather to unwind, connect and experienceoutdoor living in action.

 

BBQ manufacturers will be firing up grills, smokers, pizza ovens and firepits to demonstrate how their products perform in real conditions. Visitors can see how quickly different BBQs heat up, how easily they control temperature and how versatile modern outdoor cooking equipment can be. From quick seared bites to slow-cooked favourites, it is the ideal place to taste the difference and ask practical questions.

 

Food is at the centre of the experience. Exhibitors share tasters straight from the grill, encouraging visitors to stop, chat and discover new flavours. Whether it is a classic burger, a plant‑based hero, or something a bit more adventurous, the atmosphere is informal —much more like dropping into a friend’s garden party than visiting a trade show feature.

 

Chilled summer tunes set the tone throughout the day, creating an easy-going backdrop for meeting suppliers, networking with colleagues or simply taking a breather from the busy halls. With the scent of woodsmoke in the air and the sound of relaxed conversation all around, the Loving Outdoor Living area brings the spirit of outdoor entertaining to life.

 

It is also the perfect place to gather real ideas for retail theatre and customer events. By seeing how brands present their BBQs, outdoor kitchens and firepits in a live setting—complete with serving areas, accessories and lighting—visitors can picture how similar experiences could work in their own stores, showrooms or garden centres.

 

Whether you are specifying new ranges, planning live cook‑ups for your customers or just looking for inspiration on how to bring outdoor living to life, make sure you step outside and spend time in the Loving Outdoor Living area at SOLEX 26. 

 

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