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Glee @ Spring Fair marks confident return
Glee returned to Spring Fair with real energy this week, delivering strong buying momentum, high-quality conversations and a clear sense that the industry had embraced the opportunity for an early-season gathering...
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Built to last – Jagram’s fences and trellises for every season
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Winter is the ultimate test for any outdoor structure. Freezing temperatures, moisture, snow, rain and wind quickly reveal which products are truly built to last. At Jagram, endurance is one of the foundations of our design philosophy...
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SylvaGrow recognised four times as Which? Best Buy
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Melcourt, the UK’s peat-free pioneers, today announced that their SylvaGrow range has this year, been recognised four times by Which? Best Buy...
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Smiths Nurseries becomes a customer of Corby + Fellas
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Another week, another new customer joins the ever expanding, Corby + Fellas portfolio – Smiths Nurseries in Uxbridge...
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Owners of AMES UK and Burgon & Ball announce new strategic plans
Griffon Corporation, the owners of AMES UK, have announced a set of “strategic actions to streamline the company’s portfolio and enhance shareholder value.”
Griffon will concentrate on North American building products and their AMES United States and Canada businesses will form part of a new Joint Venture with ONCAP’s Venapri Tools, owners of Burgon & Ball.
At the same time Griffon has announced that it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives for AMES UK operations...
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HTA response to EFRA Committee report on UK-EU trade
The Horticultural Trades Association has welcomed the EFRA Committee’s report – ‘UK-EU trade: Towards an SPS agreement’ – which reinforces the urgent need for a pragmatic and growth-focused SPS agreement...
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RHS partners Agriframes for new range of zinc planters
The Royal Horticultural Society has announced a collaboration with garden structures specialist Agriframes for a range of RHS-licensed zinc planters...
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Growers to reap rewards, as Bulrush doubles capacity
A series of smart investments by Bulrush Horticulture stands the business in good stead for the coming season, as the substrate specialist is ahead of schedule and on track to almost double production capacity on its big bale products for the peak season...
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'Roots for the future' project backed by YPHA
A new industry-wide collaboration, "Our Green Planet: Roots for the future, skills for today," has been announced to showcase the breadth of horticulture via an interactive exhibit at New Scientist Live 2026. The project has already secured early backing from the Young People in Horticulture Association...
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Strong market confidence at Spring Edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt
The Spring Fair of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt took place on 3 and 4 February. Despite persistent cold weather across much of Europe, the atmosphere on the trade fair floor was one of great confidence. With visitor numbers matching the previous record year and stable sales at the sample fair, the organisation looks back with satisfaction on the kick-off of the new garden plant season...
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BHETA to host webinar with Walmart
BHETA is to host a webinar with Walmart – the world’s largest retailer on 26th February at 10.30 am. The event follows Walmart’s opening of a new office in London in the autumn to support the growing numbers of British businesses expanding to the US market via Walmart.com – Walmart’s online marketplace...
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HTA Welsh Manifesto calls on next Welsh Government to back green economic growth
The Horticultural Trades Association has launched its Welsh Environmental Horticulture Manifesto, setting out clear priorities for a future Welsh Government to better support gardens, green spaces and the businesses that help communities across Wales grow and thrive...
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HTA’s FutureGrow Expo is back for 2026
Following a successful inaugural event in 2024, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is pleased to announce the return of FutureGrow Expo later this year, which is now open for bookings...
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Helping those who run historic parks and gardens deal with climate change
Owners and managers of thousands of historic parks and gardens, from Chatsworth to Kew, are being encouraged to take part in a new survey into how climate change is affecting them...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA to cease trading
The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited incorporating Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA will no longer be trading with immediate effect. Post pandemic it became increasingly clear that it was an uphill struggle to get the Federation on a firm financial footing to continue to offer a value service to members...
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Hayter feature on BBC’s Inside the Factory
Toro U.K. Limited, home of the iconic British lawnmower brand Hayter, appeared on BBC’s Inside the Factory on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at 8.00 pm. In Season 10 on BBC One, presenters Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey go behind the scenes at the Hertfordshire factory to discover how the famous Hayter Harrier mower is made...
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Wildlife World assets acquired by STV
STV has acquired the intellectual property and assets of Wildlife World, including both the consumer and commercial supply divisions...
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Lows unveil over 600 new products at Spring Fair
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Lows, your dedicated and trusted ISO 9001 registered wholesale importers, unveil over 600 brand-new products at Spring Fair 2026. Alongside an exciting new stand layout, their latest collections promise a fresh and inspiring showcase across all of their brands...
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Sipcam Home & Garden steps into 2026 with fresh expertise
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Sipcam Home & Garden is delighted to begin 2026 with two significant developments that reflect the company’s strong momentum and continued growth in the UK home and garden care market...
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