Garden Centre Association

We represent more than 200 garden centres nationwide, which strive to ensure customer satisfaction.

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A HUGE THANK YOU to the Rational UK team for hosting such an engaging and insightful experience! 🙌
#RisingStarAcademy #HospitalityTraining #RationalUK #KitchenInnovation #FutureChefs #HospitalityCareers

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🌟 Today (June 3), our RISING STAR ACADEMY FOR HOSPITALITY STAFF visited Rational UK – the home of the world’s most popular combination oven manufacturer. 🔥👨‍🍳

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It’s been a fantastic, hands-on day so far full of innovation and inspiration. We compared croissants coming out of two different ovens and a delicious lemon posset prepared in a Rational iVario – showcasing just how versatile and cutting-edge this equipment really is. 🍋✨

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Today’s #GCAConf2026 #AssociateOfTheWeek spotlight shines on @DynavicsLtd. Specialists in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynavics provide expert guidance & hands-on support – from selecting & implementing the right solution, to optimising performance & ongoing support.

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🍅British Tomato Fortnight! 🍅

Running June 1–14, it’s a fab campaign by the British Tomato Growers’ Association celebrating flavour, freshness & sustainability. GARDENERS - get the best results from your homegrown tomatoes with our simple growing guide: https://t.co/9xItbrolNI

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HELLO JUNE! 🌸🌿

The perfect month to promote #PlantsForPollinators in your #Planteria displays, #GardenCentres.

Inspire your customers by highlighting the benefits of planting with #Bees, #Butterflies and other beneficial insects in mind 🐝🦋💚

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📣 ANNOUNCEMENT

Our 2027 Annual Conference EARLY BIRD BOOKING DISCOUNT goes live SOON…we’re hoping to reveal the date ASAP, so watch this space.

Book during June 2026 and receive 10% off #GCAConf2027 🎉

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The award-winning Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e‑learning platform from @GC_Association has launched its 100th course – representing a key milestone in its growth
https://t.co/iyOlx4Q6zI
#training #education #gardening #elearning #gardenretail #gardencentre

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GCA Regional Meetings!

July 13 - East with Peter Walker & Mark Pitman, Scotsdale Garden Centre

July 14 - SE, Colin, Birdworld at @HaskinsGarden Forest Lodge

July 15 - N, Scot & NI, Phil & Mark at @RHSBridgewater

July 16 - Mids, Wales & West, Alyson,Gates Woodlands Hinckley

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☕Coffee break scrolling?

#DYK we support #GardenCentres to help them stay among the most progressive and best in the UK.

We also offer great benefits for suppliers, with opportunities to connect directly with our industry’s key decision‑makers.

https://t.co/8FUp8UeUMR

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📣 #SaveTheDate 📣 #GCAConf2027 will be Jan 24–27 at the Crowne Plaza Stratford‑upon‑Avon. We’re incredibly excited to be heading to this iconic location. 🎟️ Ticket booking goes LIVE in June! Pls put the dates in your diary & stay tuned… it’s shaping up to be a very special one.

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DGC

Planters Garden Centre, Tamworth
Ruxley Manor Garden Centre

GC

Squires Garden Centre, Hersham
Planters Pacific Garden Centre

LGC

Knights Plant Centre, Betchworth
Klondyke Garden Centre, Burnside

Congrats everyone!

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#WinnersOfTheWeek #ThrowbackThursday – Ruxley Rose Award for Best Overall Plantaria sponsored by Allensmore Nurseries Ltd.

WINNERS

DGC – Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree
GC – Cowell’s Garden Centre
LGC – Thompson’s Garden Centre Welling

2nd & 3rd PLACE WINNERS

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🌱 #AssociateOfTheWeek 🌱

We’re proud to spotlight @PerennialGRBS the charity dedicated to supporting people in horticulture & their families through life’s challenges.

Find out more about its incredible work: https://t.co/VY1oEvcJaL

Photo #GCAConf2026

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More on our website here: https://t.co/k6sgC6cMJg

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📣 BIG NEWS INCOMING…📣

Our #GCAConf2027 will take place at the Crowne Plaza Stratford‑upon‑Avon from January 24–27 next year.

🎟️ Full details, including our exciting headline speakers, will be shared from the middle of June, when tickets are released.

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This will be the earliest ticket launch we’ve ever offered and to mark the occasion we’ll have an early bird discount for the first four weeks of sales.
While the exact on-sale date is still to be confirmed, it will be announced as soon as the page on the website goes live.

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Have you tried our GROW e‑learning modules yet?

They offer comprehensive training designed specially for #GardenCentre teams and are available to GCA and @HTAnews members.

👉 Find out more or sign up here: https://t.co/5NJmwFzBek

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🌸What’s delighting gardeners this weekend so far, #GardenCentres?

Is GYO set to be even bigger again this year?

Whatever’s flying off the benches, we hope you’re all super busy and enjoying a great weekend. 👏

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CLUE #3 – can you guess who our #GCAConf2027 HEADLINE SPEAKER is? 👀

Multiple Olympic gold medallist ✅

Knighted for services to sport ✅

Half of Britain’s most successful sporting power couple ✅

Now known as a highly sought‑after speaker, inspiring audiences on success!