In This Issue
British Garden Centres announces its 79th garden centre in Knaresborough
Gouldings acquires Rosebank Nurseries
Air Drain solution from Eco Tiffin
FELCO’s Kids range of functional tools for young hands
Garden Re-Leaf Day 2026 mobilises garden industry for nationwide fundraising effort
Everton becomes the fifth garden centre in the Your Local Garden Centre group
British Garden Centres shortlisted for National Business Charity Award for their partnership with Greenfingers Charity
GIMA AGM 2026: Craig Hall announced as New President as association continues to go from strength to strength
Adam Frost to open Grantham Garden Centre
Major funding boost to help gardeners succeed with peat-free compost
Nature Minister joins HTA event in Westminster
Greenfingers Kilimanjaro trekkers pass £100,000 milestone
HTA responds to House of Lords Built Environment Committee’s New Towns: Creating Communities Report
Over £800 raised for Greenfingers at Quiz & Curry Night
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Air-Pot is ‘gamechanger’ in historic restoration
Royal Garden returns with bold new vision
YPHA concludes management development programme
New Webb Classic 39cm Petrol Lawnmower delivers reliable entry-level performance at exceptional value
AutoPot unveil Khloris: An interior-friendly, automatic plant watering system
BGC's 200 centre vision for the future & exclusive interview with Derek Bunker in GTN March 2026 issue, read on-line now
Industry leaders unite at RECOUP summit to shape circular plastics future
AIPH announces category leads for World Green City Awards judging
Second year of 'Make a Metre Matter' Campaign
The best of last week's
Newbridge scoop Blue Diamond Oak Garden Centre of the Year for the third year running
Garden Re-Leaf Day 2026: North and South sponsored walks
Elegant horseshoe canopy transforms outdoor plant display at Haskins West End
LOFA donates £1,000 to Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in gratitude for life-saving care
Dobbies unveils exciting new foodhall concept
Did you spot these April Fool's Day stories?
Louder, Faster, Bolder: Webb launches petrol lawnmower designed to be seen and heard
New Garden Spa planned for Pengelly Garden Centre
Gravity-defying hover boots launched by Flymo
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British Garden Centres announces its 79th garden centre in Knaresborough

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of Moorlands Nurseries in Knaresborough, a much‑loved, traditional garden centre with a proud heritage. Established in 1947, the site has remained family‑run for generations and has built a strong reputation within the local community. Following the acquisition, the centre will become known as Knaresborough Garden Centre, joining the British Garden Centres family as its 79th garden centre nationwide.

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Gouldings acquires Rosebank Nurseries

Gouldings Garden Centre has announced the purchase of Rosebank Nurseries Ltd in the village of Rosebank, Clyde Valley. The new site has been rebranded as River View at Gouldings.

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Air Drain solution from Eco Tiffin
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Constantly evolving, Eco Tiffin, a building and surveying business, has its sights on the garden centre market to bring its Air Drain to a new audience...

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FELCO’s Kids range of functional tools for young hands
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Introducing children to gardening is a meaningful way to encourage curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong connection to the natural world. FELCO’s Kids range is thoughtfully designed to support that journey with real, functional tools adapted for young hands.

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Garden Re-Leaf Day 2026 mobilises garden industry for nationwide fundraising effort
 

The garden retail industry once again came together in spectacular style for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2026, delivering an inspiring programme of fundraising activity in support of the Greenfingers Charity. From sponsored walks to in-store events, this year’s campaign demonstrated the passion, creativity and generosity that continues to define this much-loved industry initiative...

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Everton becomes the fifth garden centre in the Your Local Garden Centre group

Everton Nurseries, near Lymington and on the edge of the New Forest, has been acquired by the Your Local Garden Centre group. In the Collyer family for over 100 years, Everton Nurseries is now under new family ownership that will allow the business to continue its passion of serving local gardeners...

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British Garden Centres shortlisted for National Business Charity Award for their partnership with Greenfingers Charity

British Garden Centres has been shortlisted for the Business Charity Awards 2026, recognising the strength and impact of its long standing partnership with Greenfingers Charity, which supports the creation of therapeutic gardens for children’s hospices across the UK...

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GIMA AGM 2026: Craig Hall announced as New President as association continues to go from strength to strength

The 2026 GIMA Annual General Meeting, held on 26th March, marked a significant moment for the association, with a new President appointed, changes to the governing Council, and continued positive momentum highlighted across the organisation.

 

Stepping into the role of GIMA President is Craig Hall of Deco-Pak, supported by Nigel Thompson of Sipcam Home & Garden as Vice-President. Craig takes over from Kate Ebbens of Woodlodge, who was warmly thanked for her leadership and commitment during her tenure...

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Adam Frost to open Grantham Garden Centre
 

Celebrity gardener and BBC presenter Adam Frost will cut the ribbon at 9 am to officially open the new Grantham Garden Centre on Good Friday, 3rd April...

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Major funding boost to help gardeners succeed with peat-free compost

New project will train 12,000 garden centre staff, test compost with gardeners and introduce a new peat-free quality standard...

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Nature Minister joins HTA event in Westminster

The Horticultural Trades Association hosted its largest-ever ‘Plants in Parliament’ event, joined by Mary Creagh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Nature at Defra. The event highlighted the importance of Britain’s original green businesses amid rising costs...

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Greenfingers Kilimanjaro trekkers pass £100,000 milestone

With now less than three months to go until a 24-strong team of supporters begins their ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro on 10th June, the Greenfingers Charity trekkers have passed a major milestone, raising more than £100,000 in support of a brand-new hospice garden at Naomi House & Jacksplace in Winchester...

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HTA responds to House of Lords Built Environment Committee’s New Towns: Creating Communities Report
 

The Horticultural Trades Association has responded to the publication of The House of Lords Built Environment Committee’s New Towns: Creating Communities report...

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Over £800 raised for Greenfingers at Quiz & Curry Night

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, nestled in Three Cocks between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, has raised £813 at their Quiz & Curry Night on Friday, 20th March in support of Greenfingers charity. Just over £300 of this total came from the half-time raffle...

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Louder, Faster, Bolder: Webb launches petrol lawnmower designed to be seen and heard

British garden machinery brand Webb Garden Power has today unveiled its most ambitious lawnmower yet: the Webb Performance Edition, a high-spec 53cm smart app-based petrol lawnmower designed to push the boundaries of what garden machinery can be...

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New Garden Spa planned for Pengelly Garden Centre

Plans have been released on Facebook and Instagram this morning for a new concept Garden Spa to open at Pengelly Garden Centre in Cornwall...

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Gravity-defying hover boots launched by Flymo

Flymo have this week given green-fingered Brits the chance to elevate their gardening game like never before. The iconic heritage brand, famous for its beautifully bold orange hue and hover technology, has once again taken gardening to new heights with the launch of its pioneering, gravity-defying hover boots. 

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Air-Pot is ‘gamechanger’ in historic restoration

The horticulture team at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has credited Air-Pot as providing a significant breakthrough in protecting some of Scotland’s most important botanical specimens during its recent restoration project...

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Royal Garden returns with bold new vision
 

A new identity – and a new level of ambition – Royal Garden is set to make its mark on the UK outdoor leisure market this May, as it prepares to open its brand-new showroom and introduce a fully integrated category offer for garden retailers.

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YPHA concludes management development programme

The Young People in Horticulture Association has completed the final block of its inaugural Management Development Programme, marking the culmination of a nine-day residential course designed to build the next generation of leaders within horticulture...

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New Webb Classic 39cm Petrol Lawnmower delivers reliable entry-level performance at exceptional value
 

New for 2026, British garden equipment brand Webb has introduced the Webb Classic 39cm Petrol Lawnmower, a dependable and affordable addition to its petrol mower line-up...

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AutoPot unveil Khloris: An interior-friendly, automatic plant watering system

AutoPot have announced the release of the Khloris automatic plant watering system. A completely unique innovation, Khloris has been designed to inspire and enable growers of all abilities to raise stunning, diverse, long-lasting house plants with ease – in any indoor setting...

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BGC's 200 centre vision for the future & exclusive interview with Derek Bunker in GTN March 2026 issue, read on-line now
 
  • New gift packaging and greeting cards from Woodmansterne
  • Exclusive GTN interview with Derek Bunker as he takes retirement
  • Houseplants benefit from the Durston’s difference
  • Hunter Stoves enter the outdoor leisure market with Pollen
  • More than just cards – the story behind Museums & Galleries
  • Round up from this year’s Garden Press Event
  • Investments underline the future for Evergreen Garden Care
  • BGC’s family values - GTN meets with Charles and Amy Stubbs 
  • Inspiration from winning teams in GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards
  • Review from Spring Fair and Glee at Spring Fair
  • Invasive Plant Advice – GTN Planteria
  • AI, your partner in business - Adapt or Die
  • Hungry for change - Pleydell Smithyman Viewpoint
  • What’s shaping Outdoor Living - LOFA Viewpoint
  • Grounded Horticulture - HTA Viewpoint
  • Cautious Optimism - GIMA Viewpoint
Read the issue on-line here
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