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Acquisition strengthens UK horticultural sector

Harrowden has acquired George Davies Turf & Stone (GDT), bringing together two highly respected businesses with shared values, complementary strengths and a shared commitment to quality, service and long-term customer relationships...
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Zest adds to modular outdoor entertaining collection
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Following the outstanding success of Zest’s outdoor entertaining collection during the 2025 season, the timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist is returning to SOLEX to unveil a host of additional ‘al fresco’ products (stand 430) and show promotions, exclusive to Zest’s on stand visitors...
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Supremo sets benchmark for outdoor living
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Supremo continues to set the benchmark for outdoor living, offering trade buyers beautifully crafted furniture that elevates any collection...
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Stay one step ahead of the weather with Workforce Manager AI
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Weather has always been a major influence on Garden Centre trading success – and with increasingly extreme and unpredictable conditions, the need for smarter, forward-looking tools has never been greater...
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Corby + Fellas welcomes another Choice member
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Corby + Fellas' Jacob Parker and Jamie Cann successfully completed the installation of WinRetail at the wonderful Warbreck Garden Centre in Lathom, near Ormskirk, Lancashire...
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Richard Coles to speak at GCA Conference
Broadcaster, former popstar and Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles is speaking at the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference in January 2027…and tickets go on sale this week...
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Food takes centre stage at Glee 2026 with launch of two dedicated new sectors

As food and hospitality continue to reshape the future of modern garden retail, Glee 2026 has announced a major evolution of its food offering with the introduction of two brand-new dedicated sectors for 2026 – Food Hall and Food & Beverage...
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Glee's exhibitor line-up keeps growing
The momentum behind Glee 2026 shows no signs of slowing, with another exciting group of brands confirming their place on the show floor and adding even more innovation, inspiration and commercial opportunity for visitors...
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Gardenex Connect with Lee Valley opens doors to Canadian market opportunities

Gardenex – the International Trade Service of GIMA – is continuing to strengthen international commercial connections across the garden sector with the latest event in its Gardenex Connect programme, offering suppliers the opportunity to meet directly with one of Canada's most respected garden and home retail brands...
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Summer starts at SOLEX 2026 – register today

With just a few weeks to go until SOLEX 26 opens its doors, excitement is building for what promises to be another fantastic show...
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HTA comments on Defra’s 25-year Farming Roadmap
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Hillier plans expansion of Chichester Garden Centre

Hillier Garden Centres has announced that planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of its Hillier Garden Centre Chichester...
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New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the Good Food Show Summer, which will be renamed as the Good Food Festival, are moving to the breathtaking 4,500-acre Packington Estate in Meriden, Warwickshire with the first Show taking place 17-20 June 2027...
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Zest colleagues complete coast path relay for charity

Colleagues from outdoor living specialist Zest joined with a wider team from the P&A Group to complete the company's inaugural Coast Path Relay, raising funds for its 2026 Charities of the Year, Tenovus Cancer Care and North Wales Wildlife Trust. An initial total of £1500 is expected to rise as further donations come in...
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Make UK cities cool: National tree and horticulture organisations call for urgent green infrastructure

Leading national tree and horticultural organisations – the Woodland Trust, the Horticultural Trades Association and the Royal Horticultural Society – are making a renewed call to Ministers, and all levels of government, to act now to cool UK cities through green infrastructure, warning that repeated extreme heat is already reshaping daily life and risks becoming the new summer norm...
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spoga+gafa to remain in June in future
Driven by very positive feedback, changing supply and ordering cycles and the industry's desire for consistency, spoga+gafa will continue to be held in June in future...
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Celebrating 40 years of partnership between two charities

Perennial, the welfare charity that supports everyone working in horticulture, celebrated 40 years of partnership with the National Garden Scheme on 27th June 2026, with a VIP event at York Gate Garden near Leeds.
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Durstons bids a fond farewell to sales rep
Durstons is paying tribute to one of its long-serving sales representatives, Nick Madgin, as he prepares to retire, bringing to a close an impressive 10-year association with the business...
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HTA sponsors new Garden Media Guild award
The Horticultural Trades Association is sponsoring a new Industry and Association Publication of the Year category at the 2026 Garden Media Guild Awards...
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HTA responds to the publication of the Government Estate Nature Plan
The HTA has commented on the publication of the Government Estate Nature Plan (GENP). It sets out how the government will coordinate nature recovery across its land...
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L V Bespoke's Victoria Osborne appointed Norfolk ambassador
Victoria Osborne, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Norfolk-based British manufacturer L V Bespoke, has been appointed as a Norfolk Ambassador by the Norfolk Business Board...
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Ball Summer Inspirations event coming soon
The Ball Summer Inspirations event takes place next month (7th-9th, 14th-16th, 21st-23rd July). Visitors can register to attend now...
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Worldpay joins as new BHETA business support provider
Global payments provider, Worldpay is the latest addition to BHETA’s network of Business Support Providers, offering members access to market-leading payments technology and expertise...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Blue Diamond to buy Highfield Garden World
Gloucestershire’s leading independent Garden Centre, Highfield Garden World is being purchased by Blue Diamond...
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Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Team back in the UK with total raised so far now up to £234,175
The Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro Challenge team landed back at Heathrow airport earlier this morning to be greeted by the team from Greenfingers Charity and news that their fundraising has so far reached £234,175...
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Greenfingers Charity runs Trains in the Garden to win Gold at BBC Gardeners World Live!
Greenfingers Charity had a real treat in stores for visitors to BBC Gardeners’ World Live – the spectacular ‘Trains in the Garden’ show piece, designed by driver and rail enthusiast, Andrew Christie and his wife Louise, which won a Gold Medal...
See GTN Xtra's photos of the garden, plus other photos from BBC Gardeners Wolrd Live 2026
Caulders brings award-winning garden centre to East Lothian
Caulders has announced that Merryhatton Garden Centre in East Lothian is now officially part of the Caulders family, becoming the group's 11th garden centre and extending its reach across Scotland into East Lothian for the first time...
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Winners revealed at HTA’s New Plant Awards 2026
Kernock Park Plants Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' won Best in Show at the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) prestigious New Plant Awards – sponsored by ICL – at this year’s HTA National Plant Show...
Click here for full list of winners
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