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GCR is written by the industry, for the industry. It prides itself on its unique content, stand-out design and modern take on trade magazine publishing. It covers all aspects such as the garden centre sector, covering informative, inspiring and educational content from subjects covering the back office, products and catering.
Garden Centre Retail Magazine
3d ago
British Garden Centres has today announced the acquisition of the Dobbies centre in Morpeth, taking its portfolio to 69 sites. The Morpeth site hopes to open in early to mid-March and will revert back to its original name of Heighley Gate Garden Centre, with the group very much wishing to embrace the heritage of the […]
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The Temple of Incense story began in 2012 when sisters, and co-founders, Sam and Simi Aydee, set out to introduce the best in world-class incense from classic Indian masala temple-grade sticks to unique signature scents, resins, oudh and oils for every occasion. Also on offer is a range of traditional Kashmiri holders – Fairtrade-certified papier […]
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Thetford Garden Centre is delighted to announce that its restaurant, Lime Kiln Kitchen, has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Garden Centre Restaurant in the UK by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) at their annual conference in Reading on Monday 27th January. This esteemed accolade highlights the exceptional quality, service, and innovation that Lime […]
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Garden Centre Retail Magazine
1w ago
The winners of the GCA most prestigious awards including its Garden Centres of Excellence were announced at its annual conference at the end of January 2025. The awards ceremony took place at the De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading. Chief Executive at the GCA, Peter Burks, says: “We had a wonderful evening crowning our overall champion of champions and our ‘Garden Centres […]
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1w ago
At the Garden Centre Association annual awards gala, Perrywood Tiptree was placed 1st in the Garden Centre Association’s Top 100 League Table. This makes them only one of ten ‘Garden Centres of Excellence’ in the whole of the UK. Additionally, Perrywood Tiptree won: · Ruxley Rose award for Best Plant Area (Destination Garden Centre category) […]
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1w ago
Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary has wrapped up its 60th anniversary celebrations by raising a record £37,000 for local charity Hospiscare—nearly double its original £20,000 target. The highlight was Otter’s ‘Festive Adventure for Hospiscare’, which saw families enjoy a magical Christmas experience, including a winter wonderland, animated reindeer singalongs, and a land train […]
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1w ago
Sustainable plant pot brand, elho, has introduced a range of unique new innovations ahead of the spring season, including a premium collection of plant pots, a smart plant care device, and a handy composter. The latest launches, which became available this month, will further expand the range of sustainable, stylish, and practical products available to retailers, strengthening […]
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On Saturday 25 January, Alan Down, immediate past president of the Horticultural Trades Association, declared the newly refurbished houseplant area at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil to be open. Throughout January, the houseplant area was cleared to make way for a new polycarbonate greenhouse roof and automated ventilation system and has been fully restocked with a […]
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Garden Centre Retail Magazine
1w ago
Forward-thinking garden centres are transforming into vibrant lifestyle destinations, blending cafés, family-friendly play areas, and curated retail spaces to create unique, community-focused experiences. However, bringing this vision to life takes more than just green fingers, it requires great employees. Attracting and retaining talent has become a major challenge, especially in rural areas where supply of […]
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Garden Centre Retail Magazine
1w ago
Garden centre teams from across the country are celebrating after receiving awards at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference. They were presented to the highest scoring member garden centres during a special ceremony during the conference at the De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading. Peter Burks, GCA Chief Executive, says: “Through our annual inspections, and […]
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