With the unpredictability of the British weather, the Squall Rain Jacket (other options available) supplied by Taylor Made Designs, is the perfect choice for all year-round weather protection, at an affordable price. Available in a range of colours, this fully windproof and waterproof jacket perfectly combines style with practicality, making it the must have item for men and women working outdoors.

Seed balls contain around 30 seeds, sprouting in 4-6 weeks. The balls are a mini ecosystem, protecting from birds, ants and slugs and providing  nutrition as the seeds germinate and grow...

Dobbies has announced its national Helping Your Community Grow project winner, seeing Cramlington Village Primary School in Gosforth receive funding, support and advice to brighten up their green space in a sustainable way...

LANDMANN BBQs has been bought by the leading global social commerce company, Social Chain AG...

Darlac, the garden and cutting tools experts, is now available in two Haskins Garden Centres in the South of England...

2022 marks an exciting year for leading gardening brand Hozelock, not only does the Birmingham based company have a range of new products being launched, but it is also collaborating with eight high profile social media influencers...

SOLEX, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 12-14 July, has created an online appointment booking system which allows visitors to book a meeting prior to, or during the show, with the exhibitor of their choice...

The Garden Centre Association Trust has selected Laura Matheson from St Peters Garden Centre and Holly Byrne from Millbrook Garden Centre Gravesend to attend this year’s International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) Congress...

British Garden Centre became a Platinum Partner of the Greenfingers Charity in January 2022, pledging to raise at least £25,000 before the charity's 25th anniversary in 2024. The first milestone has already been achieved, and TV Presenter and charity Patron, David Domoney, was presented with a cheque at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 by Amy and Abigail Stubbs – daughters of the company’s joint founders...

The Commercial Horticultural Association will be flying the flag for Great Britain at the Summer edition of IPM Essen in Germany on 13-14 June 2022...

Wyevale Nurseries has entered nine new plants for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association National Plant Show this month...

Value garden centre group Cherry Lane is celebrating its 21st anniversary. The business has grown from three sites to 17 and has a month of events, activities and special treats planned for customers to mark this milestone...

A family-run garden centre and food hall in Usk in Monmouthshire is stocking English wines produced by an award-winning Herefordshire-based vineyard using hand-picked grapes...

Tong Garden Centre has submitted a planning application for a sister site at Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby to  Leeds City Council following a three-year pre-application process...

Ivyline, the leading supplier of contemporary accessories for the home and garden, will be using this year’s edition of Glee (28th – 30th June, NEC Birmingham – stand 6E64,6E60-F61) to shine a light on its diverse product portfolio, plus highlighting how its firm stance on responsible sourcing is shaping the future of the brand...

Castle Gardens in Sherborne, Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil and Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester have collectively raised £3,676 for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal since April...

Rolawn has become the latest sponsor of online-based body, Lawn Association, to collaboratively educate and enrich both the public and horticulture professionals on all aspects of lawn care...

In the May 2022 issue of GTN magazine:

• Coming of age for Cherry Lane
• Garden centre ambulance for Ukraine
• Make your own vinok - aid ideas from Ukraine
• Glee Buyers Power List Nomination Form
• Get ready for a summer of trade shows
• GTN meets the suppliers – Zest
• Greenfingers Ty Hafan garden opens
• LOFA Column – Excited for SOLEX 2022
• HTA Column – Veg led revolution
• GIMA Column – The great juggling act of 2022.

GTN’s Guide to Sustainability Innovations for Garden Centre Retailing.

• Encouraging customers to make the switch to peat free gardening - comment from RHS, Millbrook, Buckingham, The Gardens Group, Hillier, Cherry Lane, Pughs, Alton's, Groves, St Peters, Monkton Elm, Lakeside Plant Centre, Planters, Notcutts, Green Pastures, Summerseat & Bradley Fold Garden Centres.
• Taking Charge – Garden Centre EV Charging.
• LOFA members Improving green credentials.
• Get ready for new EPR regulations.
• Green commitment at Highfield Garden World.
• Small steps, big difference at The Gardens Group.
• Plant Hope at Perrywood.
• New Sustainable Products.
• Sustainability Directory 2022.