In This Issue
Acquisition strengthens UK horticultural sector
Zest adds to modular outdoor entertaining collection
Supremo sets benchmark for outdoor living
Stay one step ahead of the weather with Workforce Manager AI
Corby + Fellas welcomes another Choice member
Richard Coles to speak at GCA Conference
Food takes centre stage at Glee 2026 with launch of two dedicated new sectors
Glee's exhibitor line-up keeps growing
Gardenex Connect with Lee Valley opens doors to Canadian market opportunities
Summer starts at SOLEX 2026 – register today
HTA comments on Defra’s 25-year Farming Roadmap
Hillier plans expansion of Chichester Garden Centre
New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Zest colleagues complete coast path relay for charity
Make UK cities cool: National tree and horticulture organisations call for urgent green infrastructure
spoga+gafa to remain in June in future
Celebrating 40 years of partnership between two charities
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
MSPs get behind-the-scenes insight into horticulture sector during Holyrood Palace Gardens tour
Rogue Traders vs Reputable Landscapers
GARDENA hose sprayers named ‘BMW of garden tools’
Widdop & Co. unveils Autumn 2026 launch
Holiday-ready gardens drive demand for Deco-Pak's Gravel Glue and Decorative Pot Toppings
Keter reveals next generation of outdoor living innovation
Durstons bids a fond farewell to sales rep
HTA sponsors new Garden Media Guild award
HTA responds to the publication of the Government Estate Nature Plan
L V Bespoke's Victoria Osborne appointed Norfolk ambassador
Ball Summer Inspirations event coming soon
Worldpay joins as new BHETA business support provider
The best of last week's
Blue Diamond to buy Highfield Garden World
Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Team back in the UK with total raised so far now up to £234,175
Greenfingers Charity runs Trains in the Garden to win Gold at BBC Gardeners World Live!
Caulders brings award-winning garden centre to East Lothian
Winners revealed at HTA’s New Plant Awards 2026
Melcourt's Andy Chalmers retires after 60 years’ service to the industry
Golf day drives Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro total even higher
GTN's June-July SOLEX 2026 Preview issue is packed with exhibitor news, plus tribute to John Ravenscroft and much more
Tribute to John Ravenscroft from past HTA President Alan Down
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Melcourt's Andy Chalmers retires after 60 years’ service to the industry

After 60 years of extremely varied employment in the UK forestry, timber harvesting and horticultural industries, Melcourt Industries chairman Andy Chalmers is retiring..

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Golf day drives Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro total even higher

Fresh from conquering Africa's highest mountain, Greenfingers Charity Ambassador Bob Marley is continuing his remarkable fundraising mission, with a charity golf day helping Team Greenfingers edge ever closer to its next fundraising milestone...

 

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/greenfingers-kilimanjaro2026

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GTN's June-July SOLEX 2026 Preview issue is packed with exhibitor news, plus tribute to John Ravenscroft and much more

GTN June-July 2026 SOLEX Preview Issue

 

In this issue:

  • GTN's Tribute to John Ravenscroft
  • Growing plants the Blue Diamond way
  • New era for Durstons Garden Products
  • GTN’s SOLEX 2026 preview
    • 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
  • GIMA charity golf day
  • Connecting Fandango brands
  • Challenges for the future – EHG Update from Boyd Douglas-Davies
  • Reconnect your website - Adapt or Die
  • Talking Plant Healthy – GTN Planteria
  • Why SOLEX matters - LOFA Viewpoint
  • Getting ready for Summer - HTA Viewpoint
Read the issue on-line here
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Tribute to John Ravenscroft from past HTA President Alan Down

 

Alan Down, Immediate Past President HTA, writes a tribute to John Ravenscroft who's funeral is held tomorrow, Monday 29th June...

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Acquisition strengthens UK horticultural sector

Harrowden has acquired George Davies Turf & Stone (GDT), bringing together two highly respected businesses with shared values, complementary strengths and a shared commitment to quality, service and long-term customer relationships...

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Zest adds to modular outdoor entertaining collection
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Following the outstanding success of Zest’s outdoor entertaining collection during the 2025 season, the timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist is returning to SOLEX to unveil a host of additional ‘al fresco’ products (stand 430) and show promotions, exclusive to Zest’s on stand visitors...

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Supremo sets benchmark for outdoor living
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Supremo continues to set the benchmark for outdoor living, offering trade buyers beautifully crafted furniture that elevates any collection...

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Stay one step ahead of the weather with Workforce Manager AI
GTN Xtra Promotion

Weather has always been a major influence on Garden Centre trading success – and with increasingly extreme and unpredictable conditions, the need for smarter, forward-looking tools has never been greater...

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Corby + Fellas welcomes another Choice member
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Corby + Fellas' Jacob Parker and Jamie Cann successfully completed the installation of WinRetail at the wonderful Warbreck Garden Centre in Lathom, near Ormskirk, Lancashire...

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Richard Coles to speak at GCA Conference
 

Broadcaster, former popstar and Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles is speaking at the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference in January 2027…and tickets go on sale this week...

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Food takes centre stage at Glee 2026 with launch of two dedicated new sectors

As food and hospitality continue to reshape the future of modern garden retail, Glee 2026 has announced a major evolution of its food offering with the introduction of two brand-new dedicated sectors for 2026 – Food Hall and Food & Beverage...

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Glee's exhibitor line-up keeps growing
 

The momentum behind Glee 2026 shows no signs of slowing, with another exciting group of brands confirming their place on the show floor and adding even more innovation, inspiration and commercial opportunity for visitors...

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Gardenex Connect with Lee Valley opens doors to Canadian market opportunities

Gardenex –  the International Trade Service of GIMA – is continuing to strengthen international commercial connections across the garden sector with the latest event in its Gardenex Connect programme, offering suppliers the opportunity to meet directly with one of Canada's most respected garden and home retail brands...

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Summer starts at SOLEX 2026 – register today

With just a few weeks to go until SOLEX 26 opens its doors, excitement is building for what promises to be another fantastic show...

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HTA comments on Defra’s 25-year Farming Roadmap
 

The HTA has responded to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announcement of The Farming Roadmap 2050...

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Hillier plans expansion of Chichester Garden Centre

Hillier Garden Centres has announced that planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of its Hillier Garden Centre Chichester...

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New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the Good Food Show Summer, which will be renamed as the Good Food Festival, are moving to the breathtaking 4,500-acre Packington Estate in Meriden, Warwickshire with the first Show taking place 17-20 June 2027...

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Zest colleagues complete coast path relay for charity

Colleagues from outdoor living specialist Zest joined with a wider team from the P&A Group to complete the company's inaugural Coast Path Relay, raising funds for its 2026 Charities of the Year, Tenovus Cancer Care and North Wales Wildlife Trust.  An initial total of £1500 is expected to rise as further donations come in...

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Make UK cities cool: National tree and horticulture organisations call for urgent green infrastructure

Leading national tree and horticultural organisations – the Woodland Trust, the Horticultural Trades Association and the Royal Horticultural Society – are making a renewed call to Ministers, and all levels of government, to act now to cool UK cities through green infrastructure, warning that repeated extreme heat is already reshaping daily life and risks becoming the new summer norm...

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spoga+gafa to remain in June in future
 

Driven by very positive feedback, changing supply and ordering cycles and the industry's desire for consistency, spoga+gafa will continue to be held in June in future...

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Celebrating 40 years of partnership between two charities

Perennial, the welfare charity that supports everyone working in horticulture, celebrated 40 years of partnership with the National Garden Scheme on 27th June 2026, with a VIP event at York Gate Garden near Leeds.

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MSPs get behind-the-scenes insight into horticulture sector during Holyrood Palace Gardens tour

The Horticultural Trades Association invited newly elected MSPs to join them and representative business members from Scotland's environmental horticulture industry for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse...

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Rogue Traders vs Reputable Landscapers
APL highlights critical difference a professional landscaper can make
 

With around 2.3 million people in the UK paying for their private garden to be landscaped each year, it’s not surprising that some of those homeowners end up becoming victims of rogue traders or unqualified workpeople...

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GARDENA hose sprayers named ‘BMW of garden tools’

One happy customer hailed GARDENA ‘the BMW of garden tools’ after sampling the brand's hose sprayer range...

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Widdop & Co. unveils Autumn 2026 launch
 

Widdop & Co. has announced its highly anticipated Autumn 2026 Launch, opening the doors to its premier Manchester showrooms from 1-31 July 2026...

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Holiday-ready gardens drive demand for Deco-Pak's Gravel Glue and Decorative Pot Toppings

According to Deco-Pak, consumers are increasingly seeking simple solutions that help outdoor spaces remain tidy, attractive and hassle-free while they're away – creating a valuable sales opportunity for retailers through its innovative Gravel Glue and Decorative Pot Toppings range...

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Keter reveals next generation of outdoor living innovation

Keter, a leader in innovative lifestyle solutions for home and garden, showcased its next generation of outdoor living products at spoga+gafa 2026...

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