In This Issue
A hectic and dramatic week for the garden centre industry
Coolings' young talent wins Rising Stars title
Rising Stars make the most of bestselling lines
Barton Grange team celebrate fifth GCA title in a row
Sad news of the death of Brigitte Canale (Europlants UK)
On your marks for the Greenfingers Garden Re-Leaf Day walk on March 18
Loose lbs and gain £'s for Garden Re-Leaf Day
Nurseries to support Turn Old into Gold fundraiser
Golf course planned for Cadbury Garden Centre…well, a crazy golf version actually!
GIMA Awards return to Celtic Manor Resort
Lawn Academy graduates get ready to help consumers
RHS licensees out in force for Spring Fair
Kelkay exclusive RHS Gardeners Collection is a royal success
Wyevale Garden Centres announce winners of first ever garden makeover competition
How to manage in an uncertain world...by former BBC
I'm optimistic despite the challenges, says business pundit
The future of gardening: How do we spark a growing revolution?
Recent weather anomalies an opportunity not a setback, says Johnsons Lawn Seed
Hydrangea macrophylla hybride (Hochzeits-Hortensie®) wins Show Your Colours Award IPM 2016
The Greatest Awards go back on tour in 2016
Signposts to the future - by Swedish futurologist
The thrill of the chase...by Olympian Roger Black
Taylors Bulbs voted GCA Associate of the Year
Seventeen past chairman on parade at 50th anniversary dinner
Garden Centres of Excellence
Planters are the GCA champions for Environment and Community
Conference goes poptastic on Monday night
“You guys should own summer and your plant areas have to deliver an experience.”
Greenfingers Photo Booth from Briers keeps the fun and fundrasing going
Cultivation Street Ambassadors can win new business for Garden Centres
John Herbert returns to present at GCA Conference - 30 years on
50th Anniversary GCA Conference kicks off with £11k fundraiser for Greenfingers
£1,000 raised from auction of ten After Eight Mints during Greenfingers Team Challenge
It's Garden Centre of the Year for Garden Wise
Barton Grange win top destination centre title for fifth year in a row
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Garden Sundries Retail Manager \ Berkshire
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Horticulture Manager / Somerset
Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends)
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HTA Technology Conference – Using technology to grow
Seed varieties figure strongly in Veg-2-Gro sales
Gardman appoint James Brindle as Business Development Director
Growing media sales are still strong
New Area Sales Manager for Town & Country
Chris Ramsden moves to Hozelock
Garden product sales continue to be disappointing
Bolsius adding experienced leader to its UK team
Lolly Lee leaves Gardman to join Petface
On course for sweet taste of bee-keeping
Poundbury Gardens to give back at 10 year celebrations
Pictures from The Greatest Christmas Gold-winning Teams
Brookside Garden Centre
Haskins West End
Hillmount Garden Centre
Mains of Drum
Premier Decorations
Bents and Le Friquet
The Greatest Christmas Display winners
Silverbirch (Small Garden Centre Gold)
Old Railway Line (Mid-sized Garden Centre Gold)
Barton Grange (Large Garden Centre Gold)
Le Friquet (Group Garden Centre Gold)
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
The Dorchester to run first pop-up restaurant at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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Kelkay exclusive RHS Gardeners Collection is a royal success
Kelkay’s exclusive RHS Gardeners Collection of horticultural grits and sands has been delighting customers and consumers alike. The range, endorsed by the world-renowned Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), is quickly becoming the jewel in Kelkay’s crown.
 
In order to meet the unprecedented demand, Kelkay has implemented 24 hour production of the RHS Gardeners Collection, which comprises Sliver Sand, Grit Sand, Sharp Sand, Potting Grit and Washed Gravel. All are available to retailers in large packs and handy packs. The striking packaging offers practical advice, uses and benefits, all explained in easy to read and stunning display panels.
 
The success of the range was a highlight of 2015 for RHS licensing manager Cathy Snow. She commented: “We are delighted to be working with Kelkay to produce the RHS Gardeners Collection of horticultural grit and sand products. Kelkay’s values sit comfortably with our own vision to enrich everyone's life through plants and make the UK a greener, more beautiful place. The RHS only work with partners who deliver consistently high quality products. Kelkay demonstrated they were the right partner for us to produce the RHS Gardeners Collection.”
 
Antony Harker, managing director at Kelkay, said: “It has long been an ambition to partner with the RHS and demonstrate the quality and reputation of Kelkay. Everyone has been going above and beyond to meet the demand, as the enthusiasm about the collection is evident throughout the plant. We’re incredibly proud about the feedback we have received so far and look forward to continuing this relationship with the RHS.
 
The collection is the only horticultural grits and sands that are endorsed by the RHS and we are proud to be aligned with such a prestigious name.”
 
This versatile collection offers countless options for the garden, from improving drainage, aeration, aquatic planting, creating rockery and Alpine gardens to mixing with composts for seed planting. Included with each product are expert tips from the RHS on how to get the very best from the range.
 
Eye-catching point of sale materials produced by Kelkay to promote the RHS Gardeners Collection is available.
 
The RHS is the world's leading gardening charity. It works with carefully selected companies to develop products that set the highest standards of quality and design.
 
Kelkay’s brand portfolio includes Borderstone®, Build Mate, easyfountain® and Henri®, providing retailers with a single source of supply for a wide range of garden products. These include aggregates, stone, water and garden features, paving, edging and walling, building materials, horticulture, growing media and winter garden products.
 
By promoting aggregates, paving and fountains with eye-catching point of sale, merchandising units and display stands, garden retailers have seen sales grow in these categories.
 
For more information, visit www.kelkay.co.uk
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