In This Issue
Final call – entries for the GIMA Awards 2025 close on Friday 30th May
Blue Diamond reports turnover of £332m and profits of £22m in 2024 - UPDATED
How Meadow View Stone is meeting 2025 garden trends
Outdoor Living Zone returns for third year at SOLEX
Peter Beales Roses wins 30th Chelsea gold medal
Hillier celebrates Plant of the Year win with world-first Philadelphus
Get the Chelsea look with David Austin's ‘Secret Garden’
Author Joanne Harris launches new rose at Chelsea
Trade stands raise their game at Chelsea
EU-UK horticulture associations mark close collaboration
David Austin Roses unveils ‘The King’s Rose’ at Chelsea
HTA and APL Members Triumph at RHS Chelsea 2025
April’s Barometer of Trade shows ‘positive’ sales for GCA centres
HTA supports the Embassy of Ireland's celebration of horticulture
Magical British rainforest garden wins the public vote
New Wellbeing Research Findings emphasise urgent need for action across the horticulture industry
Urban Farm-It wins Best Ethical & Sustainable Gift award
RHS and BBC One’s The One Show to celebrate UK’s community gardens
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Dobbies’ Senior Houseplant Buyer to open talks at Scone Palace Garden Fair
FlowerTrials pre-registrations increased by 30%
GARDENA joins forces with grow-your-own expert to find Britain’s best plot
Reimagining horticulture in a changing climate
Freedom of Information Request reveals UK garden disputes
Wyevale Nurseries launches new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue
The best of last week's
Chelsea Gold for Blue Diamond
Taylors Bulbs make it 32 gold medals at Chelsea
Westland Live – technology to unlock rapid replenishment
Evergreen maintains high stock levels during busy period
Dobbies back on an even keel, in depth interview with CEO David Robinson in GTN's May 2025 Summer Showrooms Directory Issue
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Final call – entries for the GIMA Awards 2025 close on Friday 30th May

 

 

There are just two days remaining until the entry deadline for the 2025 GIMA Awards. Entries must be submitted by Friday 30th May...

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Blue Diamond reports turnover of £332m and profits of £22m in 2024 - UPDATED

Blue Diamond have reported profits before tax of £21.8m from a turnover of £332.4m in their 2024 Report and Accounts published today. Managing Director Alan Roper leads on "The missing millions" in his report: "In summary, £12.5m of profit per annum has been wiped out by 3 years of government intervention on wage costs."

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How Meadow View Stone is meeting 2025 garden trends
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Sustainable landscaping is no longer just a trend – it’s a customer expectation. From biodiversity to water management, climate-aware choices are shaping today’s garden designs. Meadow View Stone is leading the way with innovative aggregate solutions that align with this growing demand...

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Outdoor Living Zone returns for third year at SOLEX
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Don’t miss the Outdoor Living Zone, open every day throughout SOLEX, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 8-10 July 2025. The Zone will see top brands in action and experience, highlighting the best in outdoor cooking and entertaining.

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Peter Beales Roses wins 30th Chelsea gold medal

Peter Beales Roses has won  its 30th gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. This landmark achievement celebrates the nursery’s decades-long commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and horticultural heritage.

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Hillier celebrates Plant of the Year win with world-first Philadelphus
 

Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres’ groundbreaking new plant introduction, Philadelphus x ‘Petite Perfume Pink’, has been named RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2025. The plant is being showcased within the Sparsholt College garden, which this year celebrates resilient and innovative planting suitable for UK conditions...

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Get the Chelsea look with David Austin's ‘Secret Garden’

At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, renowned rose breeder, David Austin Roses unveiled a garden that felt like a hidden sanctuary – calm, romantic and immersive...

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Author Joanne Harris launches new rose at Chelsea
 

Author Joanne Harris was on hand to launch Rose ‘Vianne’s Chocolat’ grown by Fryer’s Roses and sold exclusively through Blue Diamond Garden Centres. A hybrid tea with richly fragranced deep purple blooms, it is perfect for beds and borders. 

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Trade stands raise their game at Chelsea

Big Show Gardens might have been few this year, but trade stands at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show raised their game, upping the flower power of their displays. In some cases, the quality and design of the planting, rivalled that of the Show Gardens. 

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EU-UK horticulture associations mark close collaboration

In the  week of the EU-UK Leaders’ Summit, international, European and UK trade associations have convened at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, demonstrating the close collaboration between the organisations and their members...

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David Austin Roses unveils ‘The King’s Rose’ at Chelsea

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HTA and APL Members Triumph at RHS Chelsea 2025

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association and the Association of Professional Landscapers have once again demonstrated excellence at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, bringing home top honours and showcasing world-class horticultural talent...

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April’s Barometer of Trade shows ‘positive’ sales for GCA centres
 

The Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade for April has revealed members had another ‘wonderful’ month – with the year-to-date increase now at +12.28%...

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HTA supports the Embassy of Ireland's celebration of horticulture

His Excellency Martin Fraser, the Irish Ambassador to Great Britain and his wife, Deirdre, hosted a special event to celebrate the best of Irish and British horticulture at the Irish Embassy in London...

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Magical British rainforest garden wins the public vote

The Wildlife Trusts’ British Rainforest Garden, designed by Zoe Claymore, has won the coveted BBC/RHS People’s Choice award in the All About Plants category...

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Dobbies back on an even keel, in depth interview with CEO David Robinson in GTN's May 2025 Summer Showrooms Directory Issue
  • David Robinson, CEO of Dobbies Garden Centres – GTN Interview
  • Find your happy place at SOLEX 2025
  • It’s all about quality at Melcourt Industries
  • Keeping retail fresh at Glee 2025
  • Diary dates for Summer Shows
  • Glee’s Roadshow visits the West Country
  • GTN’s 2025 Summer Showroom Directory
  • Welcome to the Floralsilk showroom
  • Westland’s showroom is open
  • Smart Showroom visits on the increase
  • Spotlight on trees and shrubs – GTN Planteria
  • Is planning broken? – Paul Pleydell Viewpoint
  • Sunshine & Shows - HTA Viewpoint
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New Wellbeing Research Findings emphasise urgent need for action across the horticulture industry

Horticulture professionals continue to experience serious and sustained wellbeing challenges, according to new research, which highlights worrying trends in physical discomfort, mental wellbeing, and financial confidence...

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Urban Farm-It wins Best Ethical & Sustainable Gift award
 

Urban Farm-It, the Kent-based startup founded during the 2020 lockdown, has won the Best Ethical & Sustainable Gift Product award at the Gift of the Year Awards 2025, recognising the brand’s commitment to sustainability, creativity, and impact...

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RHS and BBC One’s The One Show to celebrate UK’s community gardens
 

The RHS and BBC One’s The One Show will celebrate the UK’s community gardens for a third year as they open the Growing Together Award for Community Gardening 2025 to nominations...

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