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World champion pit-master, Diva Q, to host Traeger BBQ masterclasses
World champion pit-master and female BBQ legend, Diva Q, is coming from the US to host a series of evening BBQ masterclasses at 7 garden centres in the UK and Ireland through June...
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Unlock New Opportunities: Partner with Osprey for Rapid EV Charging
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Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Osprey Charging is actively seeking locations for rapid EV charging sites. Here's why partnering with us will put your customers' needs first and set you apart from the competition:..
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GCA’s April figures show an ‘encouraging’ sales increase

The Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade figures for last month (April) have revealed food hall/farm shop and catering continued to perform well while other categories also saw encouraging increases too...
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Agapanthus 'Black Jack' crowned Plant of the Year
Thompson & Morgan is celebrating after its Agapanthus 'Black Jack' was crowned the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023...
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HTA showcases the original green industry

The Horticultural Trades Association showcased the growth of a greener future at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show...
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A Botanical celebration will bloom at Sandringham from 3-11 June

Horticulture specialists and growers selling unique plants and garden accessories are amongst the attractions at a new floral event to be staged at Sandringham House and Estate in June...
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UK horticulture sounds warning on future trade border plans

The Horticultural Trades Association has called for the Government to postpone the implementation of Border Control Posts by at least 12 months after the publication of the final Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), expected later this Summer...
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Buying Power – Who wins through in 2023?
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Glee Buyers Power List Awards, the winners will be celebrated at Glee in June
Glee will once again be celebrating the best buyers of garden, leisure, and pet products in the Glee Buyers Power List at the NEC in June...
Make your Buyers Power List nominations here
Taylors Bulbs win Gold with their ‘daffies’ at Chelsea

Taylors Bulbs have won Gold with their ‘daffies’ at Chelsea – that’s their 30th Gold, and 28th in a row...
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Haskins celebrates world-class performance from barista

Haskins Garden Centres is celebrating its partnership with Costa Coffee, after Michaela Wilson, 28 years old from its West End centre in Southampton, was named one of the best baristas in the world, taking third place in the Global Barista of the Year competition...
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RHS and Woodlodge Products launch Crops in Pots collection at retail

The Royal Horticultural Society has announced the extremely successful launch at retail of RHS Crops in Pots, an innovative new collection of pots from valued licensee Woodlodge Products, the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots and gardenware...
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Weather impacting but optimism for a late-Spring
HTA May Market Update

The Horticultural Trades Association release their monthly market update indicating that the sector is still showing incredible resilience, despite variable weather and market challenges...
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Cross-party support for horticulture at Chelsea briefing hosted by HTA

The Horticultural Trades Association has welcomed a cross-party group of parliamentarians at a breakfast briefing held on Thursday at the renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Among the attendees were Shadow Business Minister Seema Malhotra MP and Heather Wheeler MP, highlighting the growing importance and recognition of the horticultural sector in Westminster...
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Barrus and RocketGro announce exciting new partnership

Barrus, leading garden tools & accessories supplier and RocketGro, UK manufacturer of peat-free sustainable compost & plant feeds have joined forces to sell & distribute RocketGro’s growing range.
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MPs ask Defra about access to peat alternatives after the HTA raise concerns
This week, MPs have been raising their concerns in Parliament about the intended ban on the professional use of peat being brought forward by four years...
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North Yorkshire turf grower triumphs
Lindum Turf, which is based at Thorganby near York, won the Sustainable Garden Product of the Year category at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, for its plastic-free wildflower turf...
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Burpee Europe wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

The Burpee Europe team are over the moon to have just won gold at the Chelsea Flower Show...
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Southern Trident receives Product of the Year award
Southern Trident has been honoured with the highly esteemed Best Garden Care Product award for its new Coco & Coir Houseplant Compost range at the prestigious DIY Week Awards ceremony...
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Zest launches new products ahead of Glee

Timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest has launched a selection of new products ahead of Glee 2023, reinforcing its position as a leading player in sustainable outdoor living...
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Bransford Webbs continually improves water efficiency

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company considers water security key to producing quality crops sustainably. Through collections off the warehouse and glasshouse roofs, over 10 million litres of rainwater is harvested annually across the site...
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Environmental horticulture sector briefs MPs and Peers

The Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable Group (OHRG) has welcomed a record number of parliamentarians at its annual breakfast briefing (Tuesday, 23 May) at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023...
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Bradford Garden Centre reaches final of regional business award

Tong Garden Centre has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category in the Bradford Means Business Awards...
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A Summer of Shows, Jonathan Stobart Interview and thoughts for the future from John Stanley & Sid Raisch in GTN May issue, read on-line here
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GTN May 2023 A Summer of Shows. In this issue:
- Primeur – Sustainability in an evolving world
- 20 Smart years – Interview with Jonathan Stobart
- Vitavia Greenhouses are a win win for retailers and consumers
- Haven House Greenfingers Garden Opening
- A Summer of Shows – GTNs guide to June and July’s events
- Spoga + Gafa - Social Gardens
- HTA National Plant Show – UK in the spotlight
- Glee – Get set to see 400 suppliers under one roof
- Celebrate Summer at Solex
- April Recovery – GTN Bestsellers Analysis
- John Stanley and Sid Raisch look into the future
- Little dobbies No 6 opens in Cheltenham
- Barking up the right tree – Behind the scenes at Melcourt
- Lessons in rebranding – New look for Webbs Garden Centres
- Buying Power – Nominate for the Glee Buyers Power List 2023
- Stand up and be counted – OHRG Column
- Opportunities knock – HTA Column
- Growing grassroots – GIMA Column.
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Gardenex says farewell to Charlie Parker on his forthcoming retirement
After over 37 years in the gardening and leisure industry (over 23 years of which have been at Gardenex), Charlie Parker will be retiring on 25th May...
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Home & Gift’s new look and feel with The Better Trends Company
The Better Trends Company and Clarion Retail have announced their collaboration for the upcoming Home & Gift show, taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from the 16-19 July...
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Buying Power – Who wins through in 2023?
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Glee Buyers Power List Awards, the winners will be celebrated at Glee in June
Glee will once again be celebrating the best buyers of garden, leisure, and pet products in the Glee Buyers Power List at the NEC in June...
Make your Buyers Power List nominations here
Susan Fairley joins the team at Gardenex and CHA
Susan Fairley has been appointed to the new role of Trade Federation Manager across Gardenex, PetQuip and the Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) as we say goodbye to Pat Flynn at PetQuip and CHA, who is retiring at the end of this month...
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Sunshine brings record visitors to BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
Sunshine, Showcase Gardens and springtime shopping were just some of the highlights enjoyed by a record 23,000 green-fingered visitors at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu...
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FlowerTrials widens its regional horizons
Registration for FlowerTrials, the ornamentals breeding event of the year, has been open for several weeks now and many dedicated visitors from all over the world have been quick to register for their annual opportunity to view all that is new and inspirational in pot and bedding plants!
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Gardenex launches new technical export help service
Gardenex, PetQuip and CHA member companies will be able to utilise a valuable new service on renewal of their annual membership subscriptions...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Windmill turns again at Van Hage Great Amwell
Blue Diamond restore famous landmark and re-launch the centre
Blue Diamond have re-launched Van Hage Great Amwell this weekend, an event that centred around the restoration of the famous Van Hage windmill.
See photos from the event
Rosebourne rebrands as Hillier acquisition progresses
The popular Rosebourne garden centres at Aldermaston, Weyhill and Hampton-in-Arden have undergone some exciting changes following their merge into the Hillier Garden Centre group, bringing a vast array of high-quality and expertly grown plants, seasonal events, and tasty food offerings to the people of Reading, Hampshire and Solihull...
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GIMA confirms 2023 awards judging panel
As we start to consider who might be crowned a GIMA award winner this year, the judging panel with the hard job of choosing the deserving brands has now been confirmed...
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Register for your free ticket to HTA National Plant Show
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HTA National Plant Show is back at the NAEC Stoneleigh on 20 and 21 June 2023 and visitors are encouraged to register now at nationalplantshow.co.uk to enjoy free, quick and easy access to the show and make the most of everything on offer...
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Fountasia – First to market original design
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For more than 25 years, the Fountasia ™ name has been synonymous with ‘First to Market’ creative and innovative design, fine quality, and good value that appeals to the Garden Centre and gift market. A Company recognised for ‘going that extra mile’ with outstanding POS displays that build business.
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Bathgate to show off peat-free prowess at Four Oaks
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Bathgate are pleased to announce that they’re back exhibiting at Four Oaks this year in September after their Covid hiatus...
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