In This Issue
Digitalis purpurea Apple Blossom wins Best in Show at HTA National Plant Show 2024
Open for Business - GTN's Summer Showroom directory
Only two days left to add your name to the SOLEX Football and Awards Afterparty guest list
Hannah Cook: bring on the plants, A Bridgerton Chelsea, 26 Page SOLEX Preview, plus more in GTN June/July issue. Read on-line here
HTA Market Update reveals despite May’s setbacks, year-to-end May sales in 2024 are up +4% compared to 2023
Calling all cheerleaders, sponsors & raffle prizes – the Greenfingers Charity Dragon Boat Race needs you!
Wyevale Nurseries returns to retail tree market after 15-year absence
"A must for the green industry" - spoga+gafa 2024 confirms its top global position
Blue Diamond, BGC and Hilliers star at BBC Gardener's World Live
Good Times at Bramblecrest with new RHS ranges
HEX Living return to Solex
Well it's all kicking off at the GardenEuRos
Fordingbridge completes ambitious upgrade works at Trowell Garden Centre
Tong Garden Centre reaches final of regional business award
Excitement builds for The National Plant Show
Allensmore Nurseries Scoop Peter Seabrook Best New Plant Award at BBC Gardener’s World Live
Slug Stoppa to the rescue as slug numbers surge
New Webb Eco Cordless Lawnmower voted ‘Best Buy’ by BBC Gardeners World
Hillier Garden Centres return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live as proud sponsors of the Let’s Talk Plants stage and plant supplier for Adam Frost’s show garden
Ready, Set, Grill! The Big BBQ Cookout Stage with Napoleon Grills Will Fire Up Taste Buds at CarFest This Summer
GIMA Golf Day swings into action for Greenfingers
Prospering pollinators: How to curate a wildlife haven
Summer Showrooms Directory and Plant Sales Vox-Pop in GTN's May issue, read on-line here
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Four new additions to Trans-Continental Group’s Sales Team
A fresh, new look for The Bransford Webbs Plant Company
New HTA committee and working group launched to expand member engagement on key issues
Free sustainability webinar with experts for Garden Centre Association members
Best foot forward: the first-ever RHS socks are on the way!
HTA reviews manifestos for opportunities for horticulture
Tingley customer wins Yorkshire Garden Centre Group prize draw
HTA strengthens its membership engagement team
The best of last week's
Daisy Nook Garden Centre is up for sale
Burleydam sold to to Carr Farm Garden Centre
Blue Diamond results confirm UK's largest garden centre business by sales
Hex Living win the GIMA Golf Day as £000's raised for Greenfingers Charity
Why NOVA won’t be attending trade shows this year
SOLEX Exhibition to kick off festivities with Awards Ceremony and Afterparty
Whisk out your tongs: SOLEX's Fire Food & Outdoor Living Evening returns for its second sizzling year
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Open for Business - GTN's Summer Showroom directory

Now that the weather has warmed up and this year’s stocks of products are selling through, forward thinking garden retailers will be starting to plan for 2025. With that in mind, GTN compiled a directory of supplier showrooms that are “Open for Business” this summer so that buyers can plan showroom road trips.

 

4 Seasons Outdoor

Preview The World’s finest Garden Furniture Showroom by watching their video:  https://youtu.be/0H1wcnlyMlE. Their trade only showroom is in Reading. Contact Chris@4so.co.uk

 

Edelman

Come and explore their latest colourful trends and themes in the 7,000m2 showroom, Reeuwijk, Netherlands. Contact david.brett@edelman.eu or ron.allison@edelman.eu 

 

Floralsilk

Floralsilks’ beautiful trade showroom is spread over 6,500 sq ft where you’ll see ranges from equisite florals and foliage to Christmas in all its glory. Contact sales@floralsilk.co.uk

 

G Plants

Discover top-selling brands Bee Friends, BEES Gifts, Speedy Seed and Green Ribbon at the G Plants headquarters in Blackburn. Contact sales@gplants.com

 

H& H Group

Best-selling personalised lines plus much, much more. Appointments for Showroom visits available Monday – Thursday in July. Contact sales@historyheraldry.com

 

Hamac

Just 30 minutes from Belfast, the Hamac showroom has over 3000 products on display with hidden gems to discover. Contact sales@hamactrading.com

 

Handy

Make a date for the Handy Dealer/Retailer Open Day at Moulton Grange Country Estate in Northampton on 5th September. Tickets from: www.handys.co.uk

 

Hartman

See the Hartman 2025 collection including new cushion technology – Cloud Cushion and 100% recycled cushions during June, by appointment only, at the Hartman HQ in Telford. Call 01952 231231

 

Innovators International

Enhance your garden furniture ranges with quality stylish pieces from Innovators International.  By appointment only. Contact sales@innovators-international.co.uk

 

Ivyline

Stoneleigh Park is the location for the Ivyline showroom. Open Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Fridays 8am – 3pm and all visitors are treated to a complimentary lunch. Contact sales@ivylinegb.co.uk

 

Kaemingk

Discover the latest Spring Summer 2025 Trends at their UK Showroom, open from July 1st 2024. Hall 3 Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth and at Aalten, Netherlands. Contact l.aarnink@kaemingk.com

 

LifestyleGarden

A showroom on two levels that is packed with responsibly crafted garden furniture also acts as a hub for retail staff training sessions.  Contact sales@lifestylegarden.co.uk

 

Norfolk Leisure

If you missed the Norfolk Leisure 2025 Season Showcase during May, contact us for a showroom visit at Setchy near Kings Lynn. www.norfolkleisurelifestyle.com

 

Nova Outdoor Living

The NOVA Experience centre is now open. NOVA is allocating half days and full days for bookings. If you wish to book your visit to the Experience Centre, visit www.novaoutdoorliving.co.uk

 

Panacea Products

Trade only visitors are welcomed at the Panacea Swindon showroom to see their high quality and exciting new product development. Contact sales@panaceaproducts.co.uk

 

Pinnacle Agri

Get a full product demo and factory tour of the Glee New Product Award winning Firestorm Heater at New Cross Farm in Herefordshire.  Contact trade@firestormheaters.co.uk

 

Primeur

See the full award winning Primeur range plus the newly launched Mighty Mats doormat collection in Skipton, North Yorkshire.  Contact sales@primeur.ltd.uk

 

Sipcam

Find out more about Sipcam, an international leader in crop protection and development of bio-technologies, at their Derby showroom. Contact www.ecofective.uk.com

 

Smart Garden Peterborough

Visit the Eureka building in Peterborough to see the two floor, 6,000 sq ft Smart showrooms. Smart typically add 400 new products each year, so its well worth a visit. Contact sales@sgpuk.com

 

Trans-Continental

Throughout July Trans-Continental invites customers to an exclusive showroom visit at its headquarters in Blackpool. Strictly by appointment only, contact sales@transcon.co.uk

 

Smart Abingdon

Spend the whole day reviewing the entire Smart collection at their Abingdon HQ. 5,000 sq ft of showroom and meeting rooms await trade only visitors. Contact sales@sgpuk.com

 

STV

A warm welcome awaits you at the STV Showroom where you’ll also meet the people who make the products your customers buy. Contact info@stvuk.com

 

Tom Chambers

The Tom Chambers Lifestyle showroom opens on June 3rd. See their collection of garden furniture for 2025. Contact your Tom Chambers agent for a visit appointment.

 

Westland

Immerse yourselves in all the Westland brands to boost your sales and discover their latest innovations and marketing campaigns.  Contact your Westland sales representative to arrange a showroom visit.

 

Wildlife World

Wildlife World’s showroom promises to inspire and educate visitors on the importance of coexistence with nature. Contact stephen@wildlifeworld.co.uk to book a visit.

 

Woodlodge

Discover the extensive range of Woodlodge pots and accessories plus the W Living range of outdoor furniture in the new 20,000 sq ft showroom. Contact showroom@woodlodge.co.uk

 

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