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Dobbies’ national refurbishment programme continues at pace with fifth store launched in five months

Dobbies Garden Centre in Bury St Edmunds has become the fifth store to complete upgrades to the…
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Dan Lawton joins GCA Executive Committee as Area Co-Chair for the North

THE GARDEN Centre Association (GCA) has revealed that Dan Lawton from Moss & Moor has joined…
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HTA’s summer of political engagement showcases the value of horticulture

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) policy and public affairs team has spent the summer…
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Naturalistic planting: a low-maintenance way to boost your garden’s biodiversity

Haskins’ in-house horticultural expert, Alasdair Urquhart, explains the benefits of embracing a…
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GCA launches plans to celebrate 60th anniversary next year including special logo for members to use

THE GARDEN Centre Association (GCA) has revealed that it will be celebrating its 60th…
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LOFA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) has launched a brand-new website to…
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Tiger Launches New Garden Building Show Site at Tong Garden Centre, Marking Major Milestone for Yorkshire Brand

Woodlands Home & Garden Group is delighted to announce the launch of its latest Tiger garden…
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Helen Cottrill Joins Figured’Art as Business Development Director to Drive UK Retail Expansion

Figured’Art, the global leader in innovative DIY art kits, is proud to welcome Helen Cottrill as…
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From Lincolnshire fields to the nation’s gardens – Britain Garden Centres turns 35

From a single site in Woodthorpe, Lincolnshire, in 1990, British Garden Centres' phenomenal…
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Bounce Back

GCA BoT figures reveal garden centres sales in July had a ‘bounce back’ after June’s hot weather

THE GARDEN Centre Association July 2025 Barometer of Trade (BoT) is out today (August 20) and it…
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Roots Plants pick Air-Pot® 7 to boost sustainability while matching up one new generation with another

A LEADING British plant retailer has selected the latest Air-Pot® range to help boost…
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Intrepid team set to conquer Kilimanjaro for the Greenfingers Charity

An intrepid team of fundraisers is gearing up to scale Africa’s tallest peak in a bold and…
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The Greenfingers Charity looking stylish thanks to Durstons and JJ Embroidery

The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to extend heartfelt thanks to Somerset-based companies…
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Hillier Garden Centres Appoints Carl Milton as New Retail Director

Hillier Garden Centres is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Milton as Retail Director…
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British Garden Centres announces the next generation, Amy Stubbs, as Managing Director

British Garden Centres is delighted to announce the appointment of eldest daughter, Amy Stubbs,…
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Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres announce the passing of John Hillier

With great sadness, Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres has announce the passing of John…
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