In This Issue
Berry & Bird Garden Tools make debut at Glee
Zero-Hours Reform: Why smarter workforce planning could become essential for garden centres
Greenkey launches Happy Havens Wildlife Habitats
Forty new products launched as Garland strengthens customer support
Doff Portland celebrates 80 years of helping Britain grow
New products and show offers from Zest at Glee
Full programme revealed for GCA Annual Conference 2027
HTA calls for the government to reset its approach to drought and water resilience
Four Oaks success sets the stage for Durstons at Glee
Henry Bell heads up category expansion at Botany Bay
Full speaker lineup for HTA’s Horticulture, The Conference
45 page Glee Preview in GTN Issue. Read on-line here
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Wyevale Nurseries’ 2027 retailers’ catalogue offers 19 new introductions & showcases ‘Climate Champions’
elho launches trend-led dune collection
Whartons Roses add year-round care to new labels
Doors open on Sunday to Autumn Fair
Celebrating the Best in Plastics Circularity
James Worby Agencies wins Garland ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ Award
PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt 2026: rising turnover, targeted trade public, and new market innovations
YPHA members invited to discover the secrets of successful Christmas retailing
Suttons introduces fragrant daffodils to plant now for a scent-sational Spring
The best of last week's
Caulders invests almost £1 million in Merryhatton transformation
Woodlodge acquires historic Brannam Pottery Brands in major heritage revival
Planning changes could open up opportunities for garden centres
Strong demand and the importance of diversification
Altico prepares for major 2027 product launch at Glee
Burton McCall looks forward to Glee
Top 20 Greatest Restaurant & Food Hall Teams. Winners announced at Glee on Wednesday
Get ready for Glee 2026 starting on Tuesday
New Product Showcase and Awards remain one of Glee’s most popular features
The Greenfingers Charity calls on Glee to get into full bloom for Floral Thursday
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Top 20 Greatest Restaurant & Food Hall Teams. Winners announced at Glee on Wednesday

Thousands of customers have voted, both on-line and on paper voting forms in-store for their Greatest Restaurant & Food Hall Teams and after all the votes have been counted and verified the Top 20 garden centre teams, in A-Z order are:

 

Baytree Garden Centre, Canterbury Garden Centre, Charlecote Garden Centre, Folkestone Garden Centre, Gates Garden Centre, Hamstreet Garden Centre, Longacres Ashford, Longacres Bagshot, Longacres Shepperton, Monkton Elm, Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Perrywood Buckhatch, Planters Brookfields, Pughs Radyr, Pughs Wenvoe, Tenterden Garden Centre, The Fairview Gardener, Trioscape, Walkers Nurseries & Garden Centre, Woodbank Garden Centre & Nurseries

 

The winners of The Greatest Restaurant Team and The Greatest Food Hall Team, along with The Greatest Tantalising Garden Centre Menu Awards will be announced on the Feed Your Business Stage at Glee on Wednesday 9th September at 1:00pm.

 

Do come and join us in a celebration of all that is great about Garden Centre restaurants and Food Halls...

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Get ready for Glee 2026 starting on Tuesday

The countdown to Glee 2026 is well underway as this year's show at the NEC Birmingham opens its doors to visitors on Tuesday 8th September and runs for three days until 10th September.

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New Product Showcase and Awards remain one of Glee’s most popular features

The New Product Awards, in association with Garden Trade News, give all Glee exhibitors the chance to win an industry renowned award for showcasing the most innovative new products in garden retail...

How to enter
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The Greenfingers Charity calls on Glee to get into full bloom for Floral Thursday

The Greenfingers Charity is reminding everyone heading to Glee on Thursday 10th September to make sure one essential item is firmly on their packing list: something floral!

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Berry & Bird Garden Tools make debut at Glee
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Berry & Bird, the internationally respected garden tool manufacturer known for its innovative stainless steel designs and deep commitment to craftsmanship, will make its debut at Glee Birmingham 2026...

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Zero-Hours Reform: Why smarter workforce planning could become essential for garden centres
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WorkForce Manager's AI-powered SMART Rota has been developed specifically for garden centres and nurseries. By considering employee availability, skills, contracts, holidays, compliance requirements, planned events and even weather forecasts, it helps managers place the right people in the right place at the right time, while maintaining control of labour costs...

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Greenkey launches Happy Havens Wildlife Habitats
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Greenkey Garden & Home has announced the launch of Happy Havens, an exciting new wildlife habitat range designed to bring colour, creativity, and family-friendly fun to wildlife enthusiasts...

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Forty new products launched as Garland strengthens customer support
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Garland Products is launching over 40 new products at Glee 2026.  The company’s exhibition stand (19D40-E41) will be displaying 16 additions to its Propagation Ranges, which ensures that the company remains the largest single supplier and manufacturer of propagation products...

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Doff Portland celebrates 80 years of helping Britain grow

Doff, the Nottingham-based brand, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026, marking eight decades of providing practical garden care products to generations of British gardeners...

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New products and show offers from Zest at Glee

Timber garden product and outdoor leisure specialist, Zest is unveiling a host of new products at Glee (stand 20E10–F11), expanding its award-winning outdoor entertaining range, and launching fantastic additions to its collection including new planters in a variety of styles and price points.

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Full programme revealed for GCA Annual Conference 2027
 

The full programme has now been unveiled for the Garden Centre Association’s 2027 conference – showcasing a diverse line-up of speakers and sessions designed to inform, inspire and support members...

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HTA calls for the government to reset its approach to drought and water resilience

The Horticultural Trades Association is calling on the Government to move away from reactive drought management and instead focus on year-round water resilience planning, backed by practical support. This, in turn, will help horticultural businesses invest in water storage, recycling, and efficient irrigation...

Reservoir at HTA Member Allensmore Nurseries.

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Four Oaks success sets the stage for Durstons at Glee
 

Durstons has added another industry accolade to its name after its Advanced Tub & Basket Compost was crowned Best Retail Product/Service at the Four Oaks Trade Show, taking place this week in Cheshire.

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Henry Bell heads up category expansion at Botany Bay

Year-on-year sales growth of Henry Bell Wild Bird Care products has sparked an exciting range refresh and expansion roll-out at Botany Bay Nurseries & Garden Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire...

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Full speaker lineup for HTA’s Horticulture, The Conference

Industry experts, leading political figures, a meteorologist, an economist, and experts in global foresight, communication, and organisational behaviour make up the speaker lineup for the Horticultural Trades Association’s Horticulture, The Conference, later this month...

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45 page Glee Preview in GTN Issue. Read on-line here
GTN August-September 2026
  • What’s new at Westland for 2027
  • GTN at Glee
  • Discover the Vitavia difference
  • GTN’s 45 page Glee Preview
    • Glee at a Glance
    • Glee hall highlights
    • Durstons at Glee – one year on
    • Glee exhibitor News
    • Apex Pot Products launches at Glee
    • Floral FUNdraising at Glee
    • Adding Klass Holiday Shop at Glee
    • New to Glee: Angro - house of brands
  • Fothergills growing plans – GTN Planteria
  • Nurture retailing – Adapt or Die
  • Diversification, a strength or a weakness – Paul Peydell
  • Grow your staff with GCA Grow – GCA Viewpoint
  • Remembering our roots – HTA Viewpoint
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Wyevale Nurseries’ 2027 retailers’ catalogue offers 19 new introductions & showcases ‘Climate Champions’

Wyevale Nurseries’ 2027 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers has launched officially this week featuring an abundance of new introductions and a section dedicated to its Climate Champions...

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elho launches trend-led dune collection

As consumers continue to seek design-led home accessories that balance style, sustainability and affordability, elho is expanding its indoor offering with the launch of dune – a contemporary planter collection designed to help retailers capitalise on the growing demand for elevated plant styling...

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Whartons Roses add year-round care to new labels
 

Whartons Nurseries have begun printing QR codes on their roses’ labels, that take the customer to a comprehensive page of plant information, with photos, description, and year-round care guides - featuring recommended Care Products...

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Doors open on Sunday to Autumn Fair

The doors to Autumn Fair 2026 open this Sunday, bringing the retail industry together at the NEC Birmingham for four days of product discovery, buying, networking and practical business insight at one of the most commercially important moments in the retail calendar...

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