Garden Centre Association
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We represent more than 200 garden centres nationwide, which strive to ensure customer satisfaction.
Chester, England
Joined December 2011
#DYK we represent nearly 200 #gardencentres nationwide? By sharing info and our inspection programme, we help members to achieve high standards in customer service, plant quality and reliability and much more, including great coffee!
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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT FREE members’ webinar – a TASTING WEBINAR hosted by the @BritishHamper on August 26. When you register, you will be sent a taster pack to join in the tastings on the day. You must register by August 19 to get your pack. Email laura@gca.org.uk
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The Patio Black Spot Removal Co is our #associateoftheweek this week. With 40+ years of experience in the stone cleaning and restoration industry, the team created a Patio Black Spot Remover to restore the natural colour of stonework. Photo #gcaconf2025.
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Sponsorship slots are available for our #gcaconf2026 next Jan, so if any companies are interested, please get in touch. Read all about it on our website and get in touch with our CEO peter@gca.org.uk.
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Our FIRST VIP KEYNOTE SPEAKER for #gcaconf2026 will be revealed on Sept 1. And each week we’re giving clues to their identity. CAN YOU GUESS who they are? Today’s clue is: they have been given a regal title for a retail role…GET TICKETS NOW!
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Time for some #handyhints – we’ve jobs for August in the garden over on our blog today. Time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!
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MISS THIS? Our #gcaconf2026 at Carden Park, Jan 25-28, will explore the theme ‘Growing a Better Future’ focusing on #profitability #sustainability & #innovation BOOK NOW
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Nominations are open until Aug 31, 2025 for @The_RHS People Awards 2026. This is your chance to nominate someone who has made an outstanding contribution to horticulture. Forms must be in by 5pm on the closing date. For more info visit
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Calling all #gardencentres – if you’re not a member yet but are thinking of joining us, pls message us or contact the office for a friendly and informal chat to find out more. One of the benefits of joining is coming to our annual conference #gcaconf2026
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The closing date for mini hampers is Aug 19, to allow time for posting. Email laura@gca.org.uk for the webinar link and please send her your name, address and phone number to receive the hamper. Members only. #gardencentre #gardencentres
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OUR NEXT FREE members’ webinar is on Aug 26. It’s going to be a TASTING WEBINAR hosted by @BritishHamper. When you register, you'll be sent a taster pack to join in the tastings on the day. There's a limit of 50 mini hampers, so it’s 1st come, 1st served! laura@gca.org.uk
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HURRAH! @melcourtltd is our #associateoftheweek. It’s a leading supplier in the UK of mulches, growing media, play surfaces, soil improvers, equestrian surfaces, biofiltration media & more, based on bark, wood & other natural materials. Photo #gcaconf2025
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BREAKING NEWS! @HTAnews and our members can now access our latest GROW course and this time it’s designed to help plant area teams. The HERBACEOUS PLANTS course is the 97th workshop to be added to our award-winning e-learning platform.
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Here are a few of the wonderful plants looking lovely at member centres and in gardens, patios and balconies across the country, uplifting all our spirits as they grow!
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DRUM ROLL PLS…On Sept 1, we’ll be announcing our first #gcaconf2026 keynote speaker. A ‘fashionable’ broadcaster with expert retail knowledge our members will love! Each week until our grand reveal on Sept 1, we’ll give clues. Can you guess who it is?
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RT @GardenCCatering: The Garden Centre Association June 2025 Barometer of Trade figures show good year-to-date sales, despite the hot weath….
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The Garden Centre Association June 2025 Barometer of Trade figures show good year-to-date sales, despite the hot weather’s effect on gardening activity during the month.
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REGISTER TODAY for our next FREE WEBINAR, which is THIS TUES, Aug 5 at 3pm. We’re focusing on AI & our expert is Edwin Meijer from Green Solutions. Expect plenty of insights and ideas to use in your business right now. Email laura@gca.org.uk for the link.
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It’s the #bigbutterflycount until August 10 – is your #gardencentre involved? Are you counting? Tag us and share your pics if your centre is doing the count. We’d love to see butterflies in your plantarias! @savebutterflies
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WANTED! We want to hear from businesses with horticultural industry relevance that would like to be part of our #gcaconf2026, which takes place at Carden Park Hotel near Chester, and sponsor an element, both big and small of the proceedings.
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Book & pay for our conference by the end of today to qualify for our 10% off EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT. Offer ends at midnight tonight, July 31, 2025 – don’t delay SAVE TODAY and get booked up! Also discounts for @yphorticulture members.
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