In This Issue
British Garden Centres welcomes 3 Langlands centres into the family
The Pot Place Garden Centre comes to market
HTA calls on rapid review of environmental targets to recognise the value of horticulture
Gardeners’ climate change insights sought as RHS adapts its own plant collections
Dates for your diary: more ways to support the Greenfingers Charity
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show blooms in North Yorkshire
phs Greenleaf urges businesses to start thinking about Christmas
Global pest control company acquires Doff Portland
Corby + Fellas announces partnership with Shallowmead Nurseries
Garden centre team reaches £3,000 fundraising milestone
Hamilton’s Outdoor Living, a stunning new outdoor living showroom, officially opens its doors in the North
Kelkay places innovation front and centre at Glee 2024
Bradford garden centre partners with Science and Media Museum for drop in play sessions
Primeur: putting its best foot forward with its 2025 doormat offering
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Yorkshire garden centre group creates new roles to support growth  
Another two new additions to Trans-Continental Group’s Sales Team
Spencer Goodall joins Meadow View Stone
HTA launches regional member events in Scotland with huge success
Steve Turner appointed chair of BHETA Export Committee
HTA response to planning announcement for new homes
The best of last week's
Blue Diamond buys Frosts Woburn Sands, their 45th garden centre, with Willington to be added in September
Robert (Bob) Tannahill passes away at the age of 68
Garden industry mourns passing of Forres garden centre owner Peter Wilson
The BoT June figures are out and it’s not ‘doom and gloom’ says GCA CEO
Hartman announces senior management team restructure
World first WiSA Outdoor Cinema Setup from Lithe Audio
GTN August 2024 Issue: Glee Celebrates 50 Years, who will you vote for as a Glee 50 Year Hero?
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British Garden Centres welcomes 3 Langlands centres into the family

British Garden Centres, the UK's largest family-owned garden centre group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Langlands Garden Centres and its three stores: Shiptonthorpe, Whinmoor and Loxley...

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The Pot Place Garden Centre comes to market

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co is pleased to bring to market, The Pot Place Garden Centre near Penrith, Cumbria.

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HTA calls on rapid review of environmental targets to recognise the value of horticulture
 

The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year. It will develop a new statutory plan to protect and restore our natural environment with delivery plans to meet each of the Environment Act targets...

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Gardeners’ climate change insights sought as RHS adapts its own plant collections

The Royal Horticultural Society, University of Sheffield and University of Reading want to hear how climate change is affecting the plants in people’s gardens as they combine forces to help future proof them...

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Dates for your diary: more ways to support the Greenfingers Charity

The Greenfingers Charity, dedicated to creating magical gardens for children in hospices, is thrilled to unveil a packed calendar of events designed to inspire, engage, and bring its fundraising community together. As the charity looks forward to celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, the team invite supporters to take part in a series of unforgettable events that promise fun, adventure, and opportunities to make a real difference...

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Harrogate Autumn Flower Show blooms in North Yorkshire

Thousands of visitors are expected at the North’s annual autumnal celebration of all things growing and gardening. The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show takes place at Newby Hall, Ripon, from Friday 13 September to Sunday 15 September...

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phs Greenleaf urges businesses to start thinking about Christmas

phs Greenleaf has launched a new summer campaign to encourage businesses to start thinking early about how to make the biggest impact this Christmas. The company supplies more than 2,500 decorated Christmas trees each year to businesses across the UK.

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Global pest control company acquires Doff Portland

Leading global pest control manufacturer and supplier Pelsis Group has acquired Nottingham based garden care product manufacturer, Doff Portland, strengthening the group’s portfolio of leading retail, agricultural and professional brands...

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Corby + Fellas announces partnership with Shallowmead Nurseries

Corby + Fellas has announced yet another new partnership, this time with Shallowmead Nurseries, in Lymington...

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Garden centre team reaches £3,000 fundraising milestone

The team at Old Railway Line Garden Centre has successfully embarked on their ambitious charity fundraiser, raising vital funds for #BeMoreFrank and the Ewings Sarcoma Research Trust. Team One recently completed a gruelling 15-mile hike over the Brecon Beacons, finishing their journey in 9 and a half hours...

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GTN August 2024 Issue: Glee Celebrates 50 Years, who will you vote for as a Glee 50 Year Hero?

GTN August 2024. In this issue:

  • Primeur defining sustainability
  • GIMA Presidents then and now
  • Innovation shines at SOLEX
  • Zest – Designed for the good times
  • Winners at SOLEX
  • Bright future for eco firepits
  • Hail the new BBQ Hero
  • Plants in transit – GTN Interview with FloraLinc
  • Christmas in August
  • Greenfingers Dragon Boat Racing 2024
  • What’s on the horizon for Glee 2024
  • Who will you vote for as your Glee 50 Year Hero?
  • YPHA and CSF horticultural talent development
  • Technicoloured pick and mix – GTN Planteria
  • Pet Bonanza at PATS 2024
  • Bracing for change – HTA Viewpoint
  • New government, same objectives – EHG Viewpoint
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Hamilton’s Outdoor Living, a stunning new outdoor living showroom, officially opens its doors in the North

Hamilton’s Outdoor Living, a new outdoor living showroom in Penrith, Cumbria, officially opened its doors in May 2024, welcoming both the public and garden professionals. A first of its kind for the North West, the showroom offers premium outdoor living products from some of the best suppliers across the UK and Europe. 

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Kelkay places innovation front and centre at Glee 2024
 

A visit to the AMES Companies stand at Glee this September (10-12 September, NEC Birmingham) will bear witness to the first major steps being taken by the popular aggregate and garden landscaping brand, Kelkay, on its journey of creating new and innovative solutions that delight garden retailers...

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Bradford garden centre partners with Science and Media Museum for drop in play sessions

Tong Garden Centre has collaborated with the National  Science and Media Museum to offer a series of summer holiday drop in activity sessions this summer...

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Primeur: putting its best foot forward with its 2025 doormat offering

If you attended Spring Fair earlier this year you may have recognised a familiar face in Hall 8, though the product on display may have surprised you. Well known amongst garden retailers for its recycled rubber garden landscaping products amongst, now is the time to introduce Primeur’s alter ego – Mighty Mats...

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