Are you ready for an evening filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great fun? Look no further than the Fire Food and Outdoor Living Evening at SOLEX 2023. On July 11th from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, come join us for the BBQ Hero competition in partnership with BBQ magazine and mingle with industry experts. Plus, enjoy drinks tastings from Powder Monkey Brewing Co, Tidal Rum, and Beefsteak Club wine...

HTA National Plant Show is back at the NAEC Stoneleigh on 20 and 21 June 2023 and visitors are encouraged to register now at nationalplantshow.co.uk to enjoy free, quick and easy access to the show and make the most of everything on offer...

For more than 25 years, the Fountasia ™ name has been synonymous with ‘First to Market’ creative and innovative design, fine quality, and good value that appeals to the Garden Centre and gift market. A Company recognised for ‘going that extra mile’ with outstanding POS displays that build business. 

Bathgate are pleased to announce that they’re back exhibiting at Four Oaks this year in September after their Covid hiatus...

The popular Rosebourne garden centres at Aldermaston, Weyhill and Hampton-in-Arden have undergone some exciting changes following their merge into the Hillier Garden Centre group, bringing a vast array of high-quality and expertly grown plants, seasonal events, and tasty food offerings to the people of Reading, Hampshire and Solihull...

Free Hotel for New Home and Gift Buyers – register before 24^th May. With over 100 exhibitors in the Home, Gift & Clothing sector already confirmed, this part of Glee is really shaping up to be a showstopper for the 2023 event. Home and gift buyers who are attending Glee for the first time this year can qualify for a free overnight stay in a hotel on site at The NEC night if they register before 24^th May...

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) are set to dazzle visitors at the highly anticipated RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023, which springs to life from Tuesday, 23 May to Saturday, 27 May 2023, transforming the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea into a haven of inspirational gardens...

Dobbies has committed to positively supporting the mental health of its 4,000 team members by increasing the number of mental health first aiders...

The world’s most prestigious flower show is more than 100 years old but the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (23 – 27 May) still annually delivers new ideas in horticulture through inspirational gardens from world-class designers. It’s a great day out for the 170,000 visitors who attend each year and a must-see event for millions more enjoying the extensive coverage of the show on TV and online...

Blue Diamond Garden Centres are taking part in this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, exhibiting in the Discovery Zone where they have two stands, one in collaboration with the National Trust and one with the Soil Association., exhibiting in the Discovery Zone where they have two stands, one in collaboration with the National Trust and one with the Soil Association...

RocketGro has teamed up with GARDENA to help create the garden tool and watering brand’s sustainable trade stand, in partnership with leading eco-designer Lynne Lambourne, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year...

Four of Thompson & Morgan's new flowering plants have been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023 award and will be judged at the show on 22nd May. All plants are available to view in the floral marquee.

A North Yorkshire turf grower has been nominated for the Sustainable Garden Product of the Year category at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for its plastic-free wildflower turf...

As we start to consider who might be crowned a GIMA award winner this year, the judging panel with the hard job of choosing the deserving brands has now been confirmed...

Simon Davison of Zest Outdoor Living has been voted by the membership to become the newest representative on the GIMA Council.  Simon takes his place alongside 11 other industry stalwarts to guide the leading suppliers association through the next few years...

Wyevale Nurseries’ Business Support team member Josh Pascoe has been presented with the Midland Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year 2022/2023 award at the recent RHS Malvern Spring Festival...

Several horticultural businesses have joined forces to sponsor, support and provide materials for a charity garden at BBC Gardeners World Live. The garden will support the horticultural charity Perennial and is designed to highlight nature’s seasonal influence on mental well-being...

Following last year's success with the Perennial Garden 'With Love' by Richard Miers winning the RHS People’s Choice Award, Perennial is returning to the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show...

Market-leading lawn seed supplier Johnsons Lawn Seed is a 2023 spring winner with retailers as it reports bumper sales of the company’s innovative lawn mixes and formulas...

Retailers wanting to maximise the demand for water features will not want to miss EasyFountain – part of the AMES UK family of brands – at Glee 2023...

Following a period of change where Kelkay improved both its manufacturing and logistics programmes, Glee 2023 will be the first time that many buyers can get to witness this next chapter for the market leading garden landscaping brand...

A member of the team at one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries has won a competition to name a new phormium bred by new variety managers at Plantipp...

La Hacienda – part of the AMES UK family of brands – is getting ready to fire up the grills and firepits at Glee this year, in the perfect showcase of how retailers can light up their profits in the coming season...

GTN April 2023. In this issue:

• Fountasia – First to market designs
• Perrywood Profile – Interview with Simon Bourne
• Green Solutions – Making the crossing from Europe easy
• Tramontina – LOFA Member Profile
• Solex 2023 – A celebration of summer
• Gardening in the sun – GTN visits a Spanish garden centre
• Garden Re-Leaf Day 2023 – over £70,00 raised and counting
• March and Easter Garden Centre Sales – GTN Bestellers Analysis
• British Plants – Retailers securing their supplies
• What’s New for Pets – News from PATS Sandown
• Looking for clarity – HTA Column
• New salvias and retired roses – GTN’s Planteria column
• Packed schedule for GIMA – GIMA Column