In This Issue
Decco set to make Glee debut in 2026
Sunnii Lifestyle unveils 2027 outdoor furniture collections
Why more garden centres are discovering the power of pre-designed canopies
Zest expands outdoor entertaining collection at SOLEX
RHS and Bramblecrest extend outdoor furniture collaboration
BeefEater set to unveil Proline Series Gen 2 at SOLEX
Kettler supports trade partners with new asset portal
Mental health charity Plants and Minds seeks new Trustees and Chair to drive growth
British Garden Centres' Libby and Phillippa Stubbs conquer Kilimanjaro
GIMA's Tillington Buyer Connect delivers meaningful new business conversations
GCA launches sponsorship packages for 2027 annual conference
Garden Trading reports record Q2 results 
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Foxbury Fields Vineyard celebrates 10th anniversary
Caitlin Moran and Adam Frost announce new digital entertainment franchise
SPS agreement and plant health among top topics for HTA and European counterparts at meeting in Dublin
Put nature back into people’s everyday lives, urges Wyevale Nurseries
The Horti House strengthens UK and Dutch expertise with two appointments 
Lavender takes centre stage in the medicinal Garden at Merriments
Lemon tree sales jump 613% as shoppers embrace Mediterranean gardens
AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Gardening and DIY retailers must time promotions
The best of last week's
Melcourt's Andy Chalmers retires after 60 years’ service to the industry
Golf day drives Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro total even higher
Tribute to John Ravenscroft from past HTA President Alan Down
Acquisition strengthens UK horticultural sector
Glee's exhibitor line-up keeps growing
Corby + Fellas welcomes another Choice member
Zest adds to modular outdoor entertaining collection
Supremo sets benchmark for outdoor living
Stay one step ahead of the weather with Workforce Manager AI
Greenfingers Charity thanks supporters following spectacular Summer Ball
The countdown to SOLEX 2026 is on!
GTN's SOLEX 2026 Preview is packed with exhibitor news
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
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Greenfingers Charity thanks supporters following spectacular Summer Ball

The Greenfingers Charity is extending its heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this year's Summer Ball, following an unforgettable evening of celebration, generosity and fundraising in aid of children with life-limiting conditions and their families...

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The countdown to SOLEX 2026 is on!

We’re just days away from the biggest event in the outdoor living calendar – SOLEX 2026 is set to open its doors from 7th July to 9th July, and excitement is building fast! LOFA's General Manager and SOLEX Event Director Gina Hinde looks forward to three exciting days starting on Tuesday...

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GTN's SOLEX 2026 Preview is packed with exhibitor news

GTN's SOLEX Preview 2026. 

 

In this issue: 

  • SOLEX Exhibitor plan and listing
  • Welcome to SOLEX 2026
  • SOLEX Afterparty, awards and events
  • People-powered design from Bramblecrest
  • Nine pages of SOLEX exhibitor news
  • Garden escape competition from Supremo
  • Making Napolean famous
  • Why SOLEX matters
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Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show

The team from GTN will be present at SOLEX throughout the three days of the show to bring you exclusive coverage. Make sure you receive your copy by clicking on the link below and then using the Subscribe link in the header...

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Decco set to make Glee debut in 2026
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Decco is delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at Glee Birmingham for the very first time this September, marking an exciting new chapter in our growth within the garden retail sector...

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Sunnii Lifestyle unveils 2027 outdoor furniture collections
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Sunnii Lifestyle is helping garden centres prepare for the next outdoor living season with a refreshed 2027 collection of stylish, commercial garden furniture designed for today’s retail customer...

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Why more garden centres are discovering the power of pre-designed canopies
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When garden centres are thinking about investing in all-weather retail space, bespoke structures often steal the spotlight. But an increasing number of centres are discovering that pre-designed canopy ranges can offer the perfect balance of speed, value and visual impact...

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Zest expands outdoor entertaining collection at SOLEX
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Timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist, Zest will be welcoming a host of customers and new visitors to its stand (#430) as it unveiled its latest additions to its award-winning outdoor entertaining range...

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RHS and Bramblecrest extend outdoor furniture collaboration
2027 additions to RHS by Bramblecrest collection on show at SOLEX

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Bramblecrest, the premium outdoor furniture brand, have announced a major extension to RHS by Bramblecrest, a special RHS collection of dining, lounging and reclining outdoor furniture and accessories launched to great acclaim in July 2024 at SOLEX...

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BeefEater set to unveil Proline Series Gen 2 at SOLEX
 

BeefEater returns to SOLEX to unveil the Proline Series Gen 2, a premium barbecue range designed to bring professional performance and modern style to outdoor cooking...

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Kettler supports trade partners with new asset portal
 

Kettler is continuing to invest in supporting its trade partners with the launch of a new Stock Portal in September 2026...

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Mental health charity Plants and Minds seeks new Trustees and Chair to drive growth

Leading provider of mental health support via horticultural therapy, Plants and Minds, is looking to expand its Board of Trustees and appoint a new Chair of Trustees to lead the charity through an exciting period of growth...

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British Garden Centres' Libby and Phillippa Stubbs conquer Kilimanjaro
 

Libby and Phillippa Stubbs of British Garden Centres have returned from Tanzania having successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of a 23-strong team of horticultural industry professionals raising money for Greenfingers Charity...

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GIMA's Tillington Buyer Connect delivers meaningful new business conversations

GIMA's latest Buyer Connect event has been hailed a resounding success, bringing together selected member suppliers with the buying team from The Tillington Group for a day of focused commercial conversations, new connections and future business opportunities...

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GCA launches sponsorship packages for 2027 annual conference

The Garden Centre Association is inviting businesses across the horticultural and retail sectors to explore sponsorship opportunities for its 2027 annual conference, taking place from January 24–27...

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Garden Trading reports record Q2 results 

Garden Trading's latest results demonstrate how a customer-centric approach is helping drive growth across key performance metrics, while strengthening brand loyalty in an increasingly crowded marketplace...

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Foxbury Fields Vineyard celebrates 10th anniversary

Multi-award-winning Foxbury Fields Vineyard at Bromsberrow celebrated a significant milestone recently as it marked 10 years since its first vines were planted in 2016...

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Caitlin Moran and Adam Frost announce new digital entertainment franchise
 

Hosted by broadcaster and author Caitlin Moran and leading garden designer and TV presenter Adam Frost, Outsiding will see Caitlin and Adam celebrate the simple joys of nature, wildlife, and gardening...

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SPS agreement and plant health among top topics for HTA and European counterparts at meeting in Dublin

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association attended this year’s European Nurserystock Association summer meeting in the Republic of Ireland, where conversations on future changes to trade agreements between the UK and EU, and plant health were on the agenda...

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Put nature back into people’s everyday lives, urges Wyevale Nurseries
 

Wyevale Nurseries is calling for better implementation of smarter biodiversity planning initiatives to create built environments where nature is part of everyday life – improving people’s wellbeing through access to green space...

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