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Bed bugs besiege British homes
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A 65% upsurge in reports of bed bug infestations, together with unprecedented media coverage of the misery that the miniature biting insects cause, is driving record sales of Zero In Bed Bug Killers...
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Klondyke acquire The Crieff Food Company

The Klondyke Group Limited have announced the acquisition of The Crieff Food Company from founder Jamie Landale...
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Evergreen calls on DEFRA to make Responsible Sourcing Scheme Protocol ahead of the 2024 peat ban
Colin Stephens, Managing Director for Evergreen Garden Care UK, has today launched an open letter calling for inherent change in the industry. He says: "DEFRA owes it to gardeners up and down the country to make the Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) industry protocol, ahead of the 2024 peat ban."
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Boyd Douglas-Davies confirmed as Greenfingers Trustee & Chairman-Elect

Last week at the Greenfingers Charity AGM it was confirmed that Boyd Douglas-Davies, industry stalwart, Greenfingers Honorary member and founder of Garden Re-Leaf Day, has been appointed as the Greenfingers Charity’s newest Trustee and Chairman-Elect...
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Saplings from Sir Isaac Newton Tree with Gravitas auction

The National Trust and Blue Diamond Garden Centres auctioned 10 saplings propagated from the apple tree that inspired Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity...
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September sunshine boost and final quarter optimism

In the latest Horticultural Trades Association Monthly Market Update, figures show that the UK garden retail market benefitted from an unexpected sunshine boost, and the sector is optimistic for the final quarter...
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Blue Diamond continues support for horticultural students

Blue Diamond Group Garden Centres continue their work supporting students studying horticulture through the Blue Diamond Scholarships, which are awarded annually by The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation...
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Notcutts Dukeries Garden Centre undertakes restoration project

Notcutts Dukeries Garden Centre has announced a meticulous restoration project that will breathe new life into the historic Edwardian Messenger Glasshouses located on the picturesque Welbeck Estate. This ambitious undertaking represents a significant commitment to preserving the heritage of the garden centre while enhancing the visitor experience...
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Henry Bell wins primary supplier contract
Leading pet and wild bird food producer Henry Bell & Co has won a 12-month primary supplier contract with Future Marketing Group (FMG) for the fourth consecutive year...
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Which trade has the best and WORST music taste?
According to new research, gardeners love working along to tunes about balmy weather. Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles, Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, Sunny by Bobby Hebb, and In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry are all in gardeners’ Spotify playlists.
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New initiative to tackle single-use packaging waste

PECT, an environment charity based in Peterborough, and RECOUP have introduced the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit, designed for businesses and communities to help address the growing problem of single-use packaging...
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New for 2024 – Introducing INDX National Flooring Show

The much-loved Buying Groups National Flooring Show will see an overhaul for 2024, re-launching as the INDX National Flooring Show and now open to all independent retailers...
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Spring Fair reveals snapshot of what's in store for 2024
Spring Fair, the inspirational show that puts thousands of new products for Home, Gift & Fashion at the forefront of UK retail, has revealed a thrilling snapshot of what visitors can expect at the next show in February 2024 as it kick-starts its new campaign focused on the magic of discovering new products and the people and stories behind them...
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Let sales flow with Easy Fountain’s 2024 offering

Drawing upon over 23 years of water feature expertise, coupled with the AMES Companies’ 100-year combined heritage, the Easy Fountain brand is renowned for bringing exciting, trend-led water features to market. As the 2024 season approaches, this commitment continues with a new dedicated website, plus eight new designs joining the line-up...
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The complete Glee New Product Showcase Directory - GTN Magazine latest issue on-line now
In this issue:
- A passion for pots – GTN Interview at Woodlodge
- Norwegian Style outdoors with Fandango
- Captain of garden machinery – Mark Moseley Interview
- GCA Regional Awards – Full 2023 results
- GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards – Enter now!
- Water-wise Planteria retailing from Timber Displays
- Home comforts - GTN visits Yarnton Home & Garden
- Glee New Product Showcase – The complete directory
- Pets show success – PATS Telford 2023
- GTN Planteria Special
- Challenging success - LOFA Column
- Reaching our full Potential – Environmental Horticulture Group Column
- Notes from an Indian Summer - HTA Column
- They think it’s all over… – GIMA Column
Read the issue on-line here
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Squire's announces two new appointments
Squire’s Garden Centres has announced two forthcoming internal appointments, with the promotion of Ross McEwan to Group Retail Operations Manager and Ricky Bowness to Group Purchasing Manager...
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Keukenhof gardeners plant flower bulbs with US Embassy in The Hague
H.E. Shefali Razdan Duggal and Keukenhof gardeners planted flower bulbs at the residence in The Hague. Representatives of Royal Athos also rolled up their sleeves. Here, the long-standing ties between the Dutch flower sector and the United States were highlighted...
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Agapanthus by De Wet Plant Breeders confirmed to flower for over 100 days
The flowering period of Agapanthus varieties by De Wet Plant Breeders has been officially confirmed to last for a staggering three months. This groundbreaking revelation comes after an extensive assessment conducted by Royal Flora Holland, and the results are nothing short of remarkable...
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HTA responds to Government consultation response on consistency in collections, now known as Simpler Recycling
The government published their response to the consultation on the consistency in household and business recycling in England on 21 October 2023...
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CHA hosts UK exhibitor group at IPM 2024
The Commercial Horticultural Association is again organising a British exhibitor group and pavilion at IPM Essen 2024.
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Resounding success for EGO at 2023 Distributor Conference
EGO Power Plus recently held its annual Distributor Conference, which saw its extensive network of European distributors come together to find out about the brand's exciting upcoming plans for the year ahead...
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AIPH presents its garden and pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha Qatar
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is a global organisation uniting thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants, and is the approving body of International Horticultural Expos, such as Expo Doha Qatar 2023...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Family-run garden centre sold to ice cream firm
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has announced that Wibble Farm Nurseries in Williton, Somerset, has been sold to Styles Farmhouse Ice Cream Ltd...
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Local couple set to take over Setley Ridge Garden Centre
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed on the leasehold sale of Setley Ridge Garden Centre in Brockenhurst, Hampshire to a local couple...
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Peckish to launch million pound TV campaign
Peckish, the leading wild bird food brand from Westland Horticulture, is debuting its biggest ever media campaign, with a £1.5m investment launching on TV on Christmas Day.
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Severe weather forces garden centres to close
As Storm Babet battered north-east Scotland, several garden centres in the region were forced to close with the area around Brechin particularly suffering from flooding...
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Hillier Garden Centre Newbury’s first stage of redevelopment now complete
The opening of the new retail building at Hillier Garden Centre Newbury showcases exciting new product ranges, brands and coffee shop...
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GIMA New Product Digest Autumn 2023
The GIMA New Product Digest Autumn 2023 is now available to read on-line.
Read the On-line edition here
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