In This Issue
May sales up on 2021 but not ahead of 2018
Keep warm and dry with TMD’s customisable rain jacket
GROW YOUR sales...with the new Global Journey Seed Ball Dispenser
Dobbies announces Helping Your Community Grow winner
LANDMANN BBQs acquired by global giants Social Chain
Darlac now available In Haskins Garden Centres
Hozelock announces ambassador collaborations
New for SOLEX 2022 – online appointment booking system
Garden centre staff selected to attend IGCA Congress
British Garden Centre helps the Greenfingers Charity grow
CHA flying the flag for Britain at IPM Essen
Wyevale Nurseries enters nine new plants for National Plant Show awards
Cherry Lane Garden Centres – celebrating 21 years and still growing
Morris’ of Usk stocks Foxbury Fields English wines
Tong submits planning application for its third site
Ivyline demonstrates its commitment to customers and the environment with bigger presence at Glee
The Gardens Group raises more than £3,500 for British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Rolawn to coordinate online horticulture advice with Lawn Association in new sponsorship deal
GTN Interviews: Steve Morgan, Zest - Nick Rubins, Cherry Lane Garden Centres
Encouraging customers to make the switch to peat free gardening
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Garden to Plate Inspiration from River Cottage & Food Experts at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival
Award-winning partnership brings second children’s clothing collection to retail
Dobbies donates RHS Chelsea Flower Show plants to charity
The best of last week's
A right royal Chelsea
Leading brands comment on artificial grass ban
Hundreds of guests celebrate relaunch of Bridgemere
Garden accessories help with mobility issues
EKJU’s on-trend furniture is ready for all retailers
Treadstone’s Recycled Pots more sustainable than ever
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May sales up on 2021 but not ahead of 2018
GTN Bestsellers May sales analysis graphs

Total garden centre sales volumes (not value) for May in the GTN Bestsellers EPOS data ended up 7.7% on 2021 and up 8.2% on 2019...

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Keep warm and dry with TMD’s customisable rain jacket
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With the unpredictability of the British weather, the Squall Rain Jacket (other options available) supplied by Taylor Made Designs, is the perfect choice for all year-round weather protection, at an affordable price. Available in a range of colours, this fully windproof and waterproof jacket perfectly combines style with practicality, making it the must have item for men and women working outdoors.

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GROW YOUR sales...with the new Global Journey Seed Ball Dispenser
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Seed balls contain around 30 seeds, sprouting in 4-6 weeks. The balls are a mini ecosystem, protecting from birds, ants and slugs and providing  nutrition as the seeds germinate and grow...

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Dobbies announces Helping Your Community Grow winner

Dobbies has announced its national Helping Your Community Grow project winner, seeing Cramlington Village Primary School in Gosforth receive funding, support and advice to brighten up their green space in a sustainable way...

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LANDMANN BBQs acquired by global giants Social Chain
 

LANDMANN BBQs has been bought by the leading global social commerce company, Social Chain AG...

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Darlac now available In Haskins Garden Centres

Darlac, the garden and cutting tools experts, is now available in two Haskins Garden Centres in the South of England...

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Hozelock announces ambassador collaborations
 

2022 marks an exciting year for leading gardening brand Hozelock, not only does the Birmingham based company have a range of new products being launched, but it is also collaborating with eight high profile social media influencers...

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New for SOLEX 2022 – online appointment booking system

SOLEX, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 12-14 July, has created an online appointment booking system which allows visitors to book a meeting prior to, or during the show, with the exhibitor of their choice...

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Garden centre staff selected to attend IGCA Congress
 

The Garden Centre Association Trust has selected Laura Matheson from St Peters Garden Centre and Holly Byrne from Millbrook Garden Centre Gravesend to attend this year’s International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) Congress...

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British Garden Centre helps the Greenfingers Charity grow

British Garden Centre became a Platinum Partner of the Greenfingers Charity in January 2022, pledging to raise at least £25,000 before the charity's 25th anniversary in 2024. The first milestone has already been achieved, and TV Presenter and charity Patron, David Domoney, was presented with a cheque at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 by Amy and Abigail Stubbs – daughters of the company’s joint founders...

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CHA flying the flag for Britain at IPM Essen

The Commercial Horticultural Association will be flying the flag for Great Britain at the Summer edition of IPM Essen in Germany on 13-14 June 2022...

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Wyevale Nurseries enters nine new plants for National Plant Show awards

Wyevale Nurseries has entered nine new plants for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association National Plant Show this month...

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Cherry Lane Garden Centres – celebrating 21 years and still growing

Value garden centre group Cherry Lane is celebrating its 21st anniversary. The business has grown from three sites to 17 and has a month of events, activities and special treats planned for customers to mark this milestone...

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Morris’ of Usk stocks Foxbury Fields English wines
 

A family-run garden centre and food hall in Usk in Monmouthshire is stocking English wines produced by an award-winning Herefordshire-based vineyard using hand-picked grapes...

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Tong submits planning application for its third site

Tong Garden Centre has submitted a planning application for a sister site at Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby to  Leeds City Council following a three-year pre-application process...

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Ivyline demonstrates its commitment to customers and the environment with bigger presence at Glee
 

Ivyline, the leading supplier of contemporary accessories for the home and garden, will be using this year’s edition of Glee (28th – 30th June, NEC Birmingham – stand 6E64,6E60-F61) to shine a light on its diverse product portfolio, plus highlighting how its firm stance on responsible sourcing is shaping the future of the brand...

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The Gardens Group raises more than £3,500 for British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Castle Gardens in Sherborne, Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil and Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester have collectively raised £3,676 for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal since April...

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Rolawn to coordinate online horticulture advice with Lawn Association in new sponsorship deal
 

Rolawn has become the latest sponsor of online-based body, Lawn Association, to collaboratively educate and enrich both the public and horticulture professionals on all aspects of lawn care...

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GTN Interviews: Steve Morgan, Zest - Nick Rubins, Cherry Lane Garden Centres
GTN May 2022 Issue available to read on-line here

In the May 2022 issue of GTN magazine:

  • Coming of age for Cherry Lane
  • Garden centre ambulance for Ukraine
  • Make your own vinok - aid ideas from Ukraine
  • Glee Buyers Power List Nomination Form
  • Get ready for a summer of trade shows
  • GTN meets the suppliers – Zest
  • Greenfingers Ty Hafan garden opens
  • LOFA Column – Excited for SOLEX 2022
  • HTA Column – Veg led revolution
  • GIMA Column – The great juggling act of 2022.
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Encouraging customers to make the switch to peat free gardening
GTN's Sustainability Directory 2022 available to read on-line here

GTN’s Guide to Sustainability Innovations for Garden Centre Retailing.

    • Encouraging customers to make the switch to peat free gardening - comment from RHS, Millbrook, Buckingham, The Gardens Group, Hillier, Cherry Lane, Pughs, Alton's, Groves, St Peters, Monkton Elm, Lakeside Plant Centre, Planters, Notcutts, Green Pastures, Summerseat & Bradley Fold Garden Centres.
    • Taking Charge – Garden Centre EV Charging.
    • LOFA members Improving green credentials.
    • Get ready for new EPR regulations.
    • Green commitment at Highfield Garden World.
    • Small steps, big difference at The Gardens Group.
    • Plant Hope at Perrywood.
    • New Sustainable Products.
    • Sustainability Directory 2022.
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