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RocketGro new corporate video launch
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RocketGro continues their marketing push to reach consumers and win hearts and minds with an updated corporate video.
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Choice Conference News: Fairweather’s Chooses WinRetail!
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Hot off the press from the Choice Conference 2025! We're incredibly proud to announce the latest addition to the growing Corby + Fellas Choice portfolio: Fairweathers has chosen to implement WinRetail...
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‘National treasure’ to take to the stage at 2026 GCA Conference
Writer, broadcaster, former MP and Government Whip Gyles Brandreth has been revealed as a keynote speaker at the Garden Centre Association’s Annual Conference at Carden Park Chester next year (January 25-28, 2026)...
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Dobbies partners with micro-donation charity Pennies to make giving easier at the till
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced a new partnership with Pennies, the UK’s leading micro-donation charity, enabling customers to make a 25p charity donation when paying by card or digital wallet at the garden centre till points...
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GCA reveals first headline sponsor for 2026 conference
The Garden Centre Association has secured Evergreen Garden Care as its first headline sponsor for its 60th anniversary year annual conference taking place in January (January 25-28, 2026)...
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LOFA announces return of Sales Academy in 2026
The Leisure & Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) has announced the return of its Sales Academy in 2026, following the success of its inaugural programme in 2025...
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August GCA BoT figures show ‘wide appeal of the modern garden centre’
August's Garden Centre Association Barometer of Trade (BoT) is out this week and it reveals nearly all categories performed well. Eleven of the 13 categories recorded by member garden centres were reported as being positive, when compared to 2024, with gifts leading the way at +10.1%...
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SealStop crowned GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winner
SealStop – the clever automatic shut-off valve for hosepipes – has been announced as the winner of this year’s prestigious GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund. The team behind SealStop were officially handed the award during the opening day of Glee 2025...
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Blue Diamond marks £1m contribution to National Trust
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has announced that its collaboration with the National Trust has reached a landmark achievement, with over £1 million now having been given to the Trust to support vital conservation work across the UK...
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HTA Market Update: Strong spring sustains steady summer
Garden centres maintained steady sales in August 2025, with overall turnover up 3% on August 2024 and 12% on August 2023, according to the Horticultural Trades Association September Market Update...
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Bents recognised as one of UK's best workplaces
The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisur list has been launched by Great Place To Work® UK, and recognises Bents Garden & Home among the organisations in the ‘Large & Super Large’ category...
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The Greenfingers Charity opens new garden at Chestnut Tree House Hospice in Arundel
The Greenfingers Charity has officially opened its latest magical garden, this time at Chestnut Tree House Hospice in Arundel, with the new Kitchen Garden which was unveiled on Wednesday 24th September 2025.
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The Greenfingers Charity to open its 68th Garden at Hope House Children’s Hospice
The Greenfingers Charity has announced that the Gathering Heart Garden at Hope House Children’s Hospice in Oswestry will officially open on Tuesday 30th September 2025 (10.30am to 12.30pm)...
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Melcourt marks Floral Thursday with £2,830 donation to Greenfingers
Melcourt celebrated Floral Thursday at Glee with the presentation of a £2,830 donation to Greenfingers Charity...
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Fell Dog: Born on the fells, built for adventure
Born and bred on the Lake District fells in 2020, Fell Dog has quickly established itself as a brand creating stylish, durable, and adventure-ready products for dogs...
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Otley Garden Centre celebrates refreshed catering offering with mayoral visit
The team at Otley Garden Centre celebrated the reopening of its popular restaurant by hosting Otley Town Mayor, Cllr Paul Carter, for afternoon tea recently...
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Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend
Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks off the season in style at its Christmas Launch Weekend which takes place from Thursday 9 to Monday 13 October in stores across the country.
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HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2025: Winners announced
The winners of the Horticultural Trades Association Grower of the Year Awards 2025 were announced at a celebration dinner following Horticulture, the Conference, held in the Garden Room of the Barbican Centre in London on 25 September. The awards celebrate the UK’s ornamental growers and recognise excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements in the environmental horticultural industry...
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HTA launches ‘Your Garden Year’
The Horticultural Trades Association has launched ‘Your Garden Year – a united approach to inspire gardeners all year round. It’s a simple, seasonal schedule designed to keep customers engaged week after week – in-store, online, and through everyday conversations. By aligning activity across the industry, the aim is to drive repeat visits, build loyalty and grow sales...
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STIGA celebrates International Day of Older Persons with wisdom from the garden, powered by innovation and community spirit
On 1st October, the world marks the International Day of Older Persons. At STIGA, we know just how valuable the wisdom passed down through the generations can be...
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RHS collaborates with Pet Brands on special pet accessories range
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced a new licensing agreement with Pet Brands Ltd, a leading pet accessories company, for the first-ever range of RHS-branded accessories for dogs and cats. It’s called Pets in the Garden...
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Greenleaf makes double appointment amid growth
phs Greenleaf has appointed two new business development managers as the interior and exterior planting business continues to grow across the UK...
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Bents staff compete in 'One More Lap' for Warrington Youth Zone
A team of determined Bents’ colleagues laced their trainers and pulled on their waterproofs to take part in a 12-hour ultra-endurance charity running event, in aid of Warrington Youth Zone, Bents 2025 charity of the year...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Like-for-like sales and profit increases at Notcutts
Notcutts has seen growth in like-for-like sales and profit during 2024/25. Annual turnover at £80.5m was up £1.9m (+2.4%) on the previous year. Comparable operating profit, taking into account exceptional items, saw an increase from £0.2m in 2023/24 to £1.1m in 2024/25. Carbon emissions reduced in the year to bring Notcutts annual intensity ratio down to 29.69tCO2e per £m of revenue. NPS (Net Promoter Score) improved to 71 in the year...
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Garden industry mourns sad passing of Ron Harker, founder of Tong Garden Centre
The Harker family are sad to announce the passing of Ron Harker on Wednesday 10th September 2025. Ron was widely respected in the gardening industry, most notably as founder and former owner of Tong Garden Centre near Bradford. Ron pictured with late wife Nita and sons Antony and Stuart.
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Greenfingers Charity celebrates Floral Thursday at Glee with record-breaking £4,200 raised and new record set for number of people in Floral attire
Floral Thursday once again lit up Glee this year as exhibitors, visitors and supporters embraced the day in a sea of colour to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity. The annual fundraiser sees the horticultural industry come together to don their brightest floral attire, all in support of children and families who spend time in hospices...
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David Domoney and Blue Diamond join forces for new TV programme
Broadcaster David Domoney and Blue Diamond managing director Alan Roper have joined together to produce a new television programme to be exclusively available on YouTube.
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Corby & Fellas celebrate GTN Greatest Food & Drink Award
Since Corby & Fellas announced their successful implementation of the restaurant system at The Plant Place's new café, The Garden Room, last week, the team's winning streak continued. At the Glee trade show, Alan and Kim were delighted to receive an award on behalf of Corby + Fellas for GTN Greatest Food and Drink Support Team 2025...
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The Garden Room opens with Corby + Fellas support
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The Plant Place Garden Centre has opened a new restaurant called The Garden Room to great success and thanked Corby + Fellas for its ‘invaluable support...
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The Great Summer Sale
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