The Ever Given container ship which ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March this year has just been allowed to continue on its journey after a financial settlement agreement...

While we haven't been able to physically peruse the New Product Showcase at SOLEX 2021, the Solex Sun and GTN team have been looking through all of the on-line "exhibitor" entries and this is our selection of New Products that have taken our eye...

Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills from Dansons, the fastest growing grilling brand in the industry, make their digital debut at SOLEX 2021...

With holidays at home and the promise of warmer days to come Ginique have a range of outdoor fire products that are in stock and available now to help everyone enjoy all that summer fun. The award winning höfats product range has something for everyone, and every budget...

As it celebrates its 21st birthday, Bramblecrest re-emphasises its commitment to the design and production of aspirational and quality outdoor furniture, recognising  the importance of outdoor living and design furniture...

Together with the launch of their simplified brand, the team at Maze has been expanding to deliver growth and support for their trade partners too...

Picture the scene – it’s 2019 and the judges are about to deliver their verdict on the SOLEX Best New Product award. Several products are vying for the title but only one brand - LifestyleGarden^® - was able to walk away with the accolade. Little did anyone know just how this award would help to kickstart its recycled maritime plastic range, DuraOcean^®, into the mainstream. Here the team tells us more about the amazing journey DuraOcean^® has been on...

Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure is investing upwards of £400,000 in product development facilities and personnel, ahead of the 2022 season.  The company has appointed Neil Sholes into a new role as Head of Product Design and Innovation and is building an ‘Innovation Centre’ at its headquarters...

For 2022 LeisureGrow are excited to launch our Casa Mia range of pizza ovens and outdoor heaters...

Multi award winning company RotoSpa are recognized as the UK’s ONLY spa manufacturer. A family run business with over 18 year’s experience, RotoSpa has become the name synonymous with reliability, durability and portability...

A-Mir works with retail stockists across the UK and Ireland to supply quality products at competitive prices...

With more than 50 years’ experience, Hartman is an established name amongst garden centres and consumers. Known for producing furniture with comfort, design and quality in mind, Hartman continues to inspire with stylish, desirable outdoor living products...

Nicholas Marshall is back - with aspirations to open many new plant centres.

In this issue of news and information for garden centre professionals:

• Solex Online - “exhibitors preview”
• Marshall is back… again
• Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021 raises £75,000
• New Products - Glee style
• Glee Buyers Power List - nominate your top buyers
• GIMA Golf Day - full results and pictures
• Hillier Heritage at Syon Park - GTN Photo Tour
• Signs of the times at Thetford - GTN Photo Tour
• Jam on top at BGC Bressingham - GTN Photo Tour
• HTA Column – 20/20 Vision… so last year.