|
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.
Read more»
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...
Read more»
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...
Read more»
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...
Read more»
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...
Read more»
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.
Read more»
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...
Read more»
Corby + Fellas announces partnership with Shallowmead Nurseries

Corby + Fellas has announced yet another new partnership, this time with Shallowmead Nurseries, in Lymington...
Read more»
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...
Read more»
|
 |
|
|
|
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
Read the issue on-line here
|
|
|
|
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.
Read more»
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...
Read more»
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...
Read more»
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...
Read more»
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
with all the news direct to your e-mail inbox...
Read more»
Yorkshire garden centre group creates new roles to support growth
Yorkshire Garden Centres has created three new roles to support growth at its six sites.
Read more»
Another two new additions to Trans-Continental Group’s Sales Team
Following news in June of four new additions, and the launch of their Spring Summer 2025 Outdoor Living Collections, Trans-Continental Group have now announced they have increased their Sales Team further with another two new team members...
Read more»
Spencer Goodall joins Meadow View Stone
Meadow View Stone has appointed Spencer Goodall as sales agent for the South West, covering Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire...
Read more»
HTA launches regional member events in Scotland with huge success
The Horticultural Trades Association has launched a series of Regional Member Events resounding success, starting with the inaugural meeting in Scotland earlier this week...
Read more»
Steve Turner appointed chair of BHETA Export Committee
Steve Turner, Export Sales Director of Spear & Jackson, has been appointed Chair of the BHETA Export Committee...
Read more»
HTA response to planning announcement for new homes
The HTA has commented on Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s announcement of an overhaul of the planning system to pave the way for 1.5 million new homes over the next five years..
Read more»
The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Blue Diamond buys Frosts Woburn Sands, their 45th garden centre, with Willington to be added in September
Blue Diamond have announced that they have acquired Frosts Garden Centre at Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire and will also be acquiring Frosts Willington in September...
Read more»
Robert (Bob) Tannahill passes away at the age of 68
Robert Tannahill – Bob as he was known to many of his friends and work colleagues – has died aged 68. He was a well-known figure in the garden industry...
Read more»
Garden industry mourns passing of Forres garden centre owner Peter Wilson
Mackenzie & Cruickshank Garden Centre in Forres, Scotland, has announced the sad passing of its owner and managing director Peter Wilson..
Read more»
The BoT June figures are out and it’s not ‘doom and gloom’ says GCA CEO
June's Barometer of Trade figures from the Garden Centre Association show once again that catering and food sales are at the top but there are other positives too. Peter Burks, GCA CEO, says: “Members remain upbeat and proactive, despite unusual weather patterns, and they are buoyed by the categories that are doing well..."
Read more»
Hartman announces senior management team restructure
GTN Xtra Promotion
Hartman Outdoor Products UK Ltd has announced key UK leadership changes to support growth and operational excellence across the business. The restructure of its company board of directors promotes David Cotgrave (pictured) to Sales Director having joined the company in 2021 as Head of Sales...
Read more»
World first WiSA Outdoor Cinema Setup from Lithe Audio
GTN Xtra Promotion
Lithe Audio’s new wireless home cinema system transforms any living space into a fully immersive home cinema. And the enveloping, high-quality sound can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors thanks to the WiSA functionality eliminating the need for speaker wires, and the option of fully waterproof wireless speakers...
Read more»
|
|
|
|
|