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Hot Spots to visit this summer: GTN's Summer Showroom Directory in GTN May-June 2026 Issue
GTN May-June 2026 - Summer Showroom Special.

In this issue:
- Small but mighty Fakenham Garden Centre
- Glee Roadshow 2026 – the industry gathers
- Celebrations and trends at Chelsea
- J-Class Moongate redefines outdoor structures
- Making Napoleon famous
- Comfort and joy from Bramblecrest
- GTN’s Summer Showroom Special over 17 pages
- GTN’s Summer Showroom Directory 2026
- Grass expertise from DLF and Johnsons Lawn Seed
- LeisureGrow open for business
- Welcome to Westland’s brand-new showroom
- Introducing Royal Garden UK
- Plant show round up for Summer 2026
- Food allergy awareness and safety - New GTN series
- Create an experience - Adapt or Die
- Floral Spectacular at Chelsea - GTN Planteria
- Keeping Garden Furniture moving - LOFA Viewpoint
- Putting on a show - HTA Viewpoint
Read the issue on-line here
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Doff & Pest-Stop strengthens UK sales team
The Pelsis Group has strengthened its UK retail sales team with the appointment of two new Area Sales Managers, supporting the continued growth of its Doff and Pest-Stop brands...
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Royal Botanic Gardens at New Scientist Live 2026
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is the latest to announce its participation in a major industry collaboration at New Scientist Live 2026, one of the UK’s leading science and technology festivals...
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RECOUP strengthens board expertise with Two New Advisor Appointments
RECOUP is pleased to confirm the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new Advisors to the RECOUP Board, further strengthening the organisation’s plastic circularity leadership across academia, innovation and industry...
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Seven showstopping candidates competing for FleuroStar 2026
Which entry will succeed Digitalis Hanabee F1 White from Takii Europe / Florensis? This year, seven companies – Beekenkamp Plants, Dümmen Orange, Morel Flowers, PanAmerican Seed (distributed by Florensis), Selecta one, Suntory Flowers Europe and Takii Europe – have submitted their most impressive novelty to take part in Fleuroselect’s FleuroStar Contest...
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RHS joins the Responsible Sourcing Scheme as Supporter Member
The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) for growing media is pleased to announce that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has joined the scheme as a Supporter Member...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Popular garden centre acquired by new owner
Christie & Co has announced the sale of Cranswick Garden Centre, a long-established garden centre located near Driffield in East Yorkshire. The purchaser, Zak McCombie, is new to the garden centre sector but has acquired the business with a clear strategy to expand...
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British Garden Centres reaches 80th milestone with acquisition of St Bridget Nurseries
British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of St Bridget Nurseries in Exeter. In a significant move for the brand, the historic site will be renamed Exeter Garden Centre, marking the 80th location to join the family...
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GIMA Buyer Connect with Tillington Group attracts overwhelming supplier response
GIMA’s upcoming Buyer Connect event with The Tillington Group is already shaping up to be one of the most significant supplier engagement opportunities of 2026, attracting an overwhelming response from companies keen to secure face-to-face meetings with the retailer’s buying team.
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Kilimanjaro countdown begins as Greenfingers trekkers share the stories behind their climb
With just three weeks to go until the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro Trek team sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, excitement is building amongst the incredible group preparing to take on Africa’s highest mountain...
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New partnership to supercharge community gardening
The RHS, Hubbub and Social Farms & Gardens will invest £3.8million in growing the UK’s community gardening movement after a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund...
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Future-ready canopies help Mayberry grow in all weathers
GTN Xtra Promotion
An ambitious redevelopment at Mayberry Garden Centre in Portslade is showcasing how thoughtfully designed all-weather structures can help garden centres unlock more flexible, future-ready retail environments...
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Super Ninja Waspinator seeks UK & Ireland sales agents
GTN Xtra Promotion
With its longstanding agent Nigel Clarke retiring at the end of this year, Super Ninja Waspinator is restructuring its UK and Ireland coverage into three exclusive territories and is actively looking for the right people to take them on...
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