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Show 40 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Suntime Ltd, recently announced a new range of garden furniture for 2009. GCTV was there for an interview with Laurence, and a first look at the range. Suttons Consumer Products Ltd produce an incredible collection of seeds. Recently we visited the trial grounds in Devon, for a look at some of the new introductions for next year. This weeks poster is here.
Show 39 This week we take a look at the remarkable Vitapod propagator from Greenhouse Sensations Ltd, offering an affordable way to over winter those valuable plants, and the perfect system for starting the new growing year. We also visit Ball Colegrave Ltd in Oxfordshire, looking at the new varieties for 2009. Stuart Lowen is our guide around the trial grounds. This weeks poster is here
Show 38 This week, a spectacular taste of summer, with a visit to the Rose Gardens at David Austin Roses Ltd. Michael Marriott is our guide around the incredible colour and fragrance of the gardens. With a fascinating insight into the old English varieties of roses, their care, and planting tips, Michael’s expert knowledge is invaluable when talking to your customers on the Garden Centre. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 37 Planto have a new range of summer hats for the 2008 season. Have a look at some of the styles here, and a few days ago in Telford, was the first Solex Furniture and Barbecue show from LOFA. On this the first show, GCTV was there for a close look at some of the new ranges for 2009. With unique styles and materials, 2009 is going to be an interesting furniture season. This weeks poster is here
Show 36 This week we have our second fascinating talk by Raymond Evison, the renowned Clematis Grower and Breeder. Recorded at an open day at Liss Forest Nursery, earlier in the year. We also have an intriguing raised bed kit from The Recycle Works Ltd. With the interest in "grow your own", these kits are sure to be top of the keen gardeners shopping list. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 35 Michael Head, Area Manager for Gardena UK Ltd is our host, for an introduction to their versatile Micro Drip System, taking us through the basics of installation in greenhouses and borders. Spotless UK Ltd have recently introduced 2 new ultrasonic animal deterrents, one specifically designed for dogs and foxes, and the other for cats. Both attractively packaged. This weeks poster is here.
Show 34 Gardman Ltd have introduced a new range of tools for 2008, together with an attractive merchandising unit, and all attractively priced for great consumer demand. This week we take our second look at David Austin Roses Ltd. We catch up on the preparations for the Chelsea Flower Show, and also get an insight into the breeding program and new introductions for 2008. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 33 Classic Teak, have introduced recycled timber to their range of hand crafted teak furniture for 2008, reclaimed from EU and UK approved sources, Classic Teak are now producing teak furniture without felling trees. The family owned Blue Ribbon Nurseries in West Sussex are well known for their quality boxed bedding. Walter Back, takes us on a tour of their nursery. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 32 Anthony Tesselaar International Pty Ltd, have just introduced a new hybrid of Cordyline called "Festival Grass". This low maintenance plant is ideal for pots and tubs, and has stunning foliage and vibrant flowers. This week we are just outside Burton upon Trent at Manor Park Nurseries. John Crockett, a partner in the business guides us around their two facilities. This weeks poster is here
Show 31 Aquahydrotech Ltd have recently introduced Water Butt Fresh to their range, containing naturally occurring, beneficial micro- organisms. Dibley’s Nurseries in North Wales are our hosts this week. Lyn Dibley, talks through the world of Streptocarpus, and shows us the new introductions including “Alissa” the first ever yellow Streptocarpus. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 30 On this weeks show, a product to capture those additional sales. The new Tying Pliers from Rapid, the easy way to secure plants to their supports. This week we travel to Spalding in Lincolnshire, and have a tour around Nursery Fresh Plants, the well known quality supplier of Bedding, Herbs and Alpines. Peter Hull, co owner of the nursery is our host and guide. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 29 Gardman recently launched 13 new products to their Solar Lighting range. We take a look at some of the models, which are sure to be winners with customers. This week we visit the showrooms of the well known furniture manufacturer, P.J.Bridgman & Co Ltd. Howard Barnett the Joint Managing Director guides us around the ranges for 2008. This weeks poster is here.
Show 28 Mr Fothergill's announce important information on extending the sales of hardy annual seeds, which will provide some extra sales when customers are informed. Also we have a fascinating talk by Raymond Evison on his brand of Clematis, which he intends to make as well known to the public as David Austin is for Roses. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 27 Anthony Tesselaar International Pty Ltd source and supply some wonderful varieties of plants. Recently introduced are additions to the Tropicanna range of Cannas and the impressive Snow Storm and Blue Storm Agapanthus. Chris Carr from Q Lawns, the Turf and Sedum Matting supplier, provides a fascinating insight into how they produce their products at their 2000 acre farm in Norfolk. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 26 Mid March saw the annual Viola & Pansy Festival at Meadow Croft Garden Centre in Essex, and GCTV was there bring you all the best varieties from the event. With over 950 varieties on show, there was something for everyone. Michael smith is our guide. Also on the show we take a look at Rockdust, an organic compound to remineralise your garden. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 25 Scarletts Quality Plants Ltd is the location this week, Carrie & Andrew Creswell take us on a tour of their nursery, and give a fascinating insight to the world of citrus & sub tropical plants. We also take a look at some frost proof terracotta from Naylor Yorkshire Flowerpots. Starting this week all shows are available in Windows Media format. This weeks staff room poster is here
Show 24 Worksop in Nottinghamshire is the home of the specialist producer of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, Osberton Nurseries Ltd. Will Murch, Jayne Thistleton and John Simmonds are our guides around the nursery. Gardman Ltd have recently introduced a whole collection of new hanging baskets, with striking designs and colours. Take a look, and enhance your basket stand today. This weeks poster is here
Show 23 Biosept from Prime Emporium is well established in the professional organic growing sector. Its now gaining increasing popularity with the amateur gardener, while Trehane Nursery, the specialist Camellia grower in Dorset is the location this week. Jeremy Trehane gives a valuable insight into the growing, and looking after Camellias. This weeks staff room poster here
Show 22 Gardman Ltd have recently launched two new Growhouses for 2008 with some very keen prices in the sales booster program. Coventry is the location this week, where we take a look at the family owned Baginton's Nursery. Frank Jackson, the Sales Manager is our guide around the nursery with some wonderful spring colour. This weeks poster is here
Show 21 Monsanto, the Round Up manufacturer has added the 5 litre Pump “N” Go to this years line up of weed-killing products. In this weeks video we discover just how a terracotta pot is made. Naylor Yorkshire Flowerpots just outside Barnsley is the location of a fascinating insight into Frost Proof terracotta pot manufacturing in the United Kingdom. A more environmentally friendly solution. Poster for the show is here
Show 20 Planto, one of the brands of the Belstane group, have re launched their fleece and accessory range, which is now made in a more environmentally friendly way. We also visit the impressive showrooms of Swift Imports Ltd in Essex, where we take a detailed look at their range of products for the 2008 season, including the new artificial outdoor plants, ideal for the city gardener. This weeks poster is here
Show 19 The Wollemi Pine is one of natures wonders. Discovered in 1994 this prehistoric plant dates back to the dinosaurs and its now available for your customers to purchase. Raymond Evison, the renowned clematis breeder, gives us an exclusive interview. He talks about the process of selection, and the journey to have a successful and viable plant for the consumer with new features and an easy pruning method. Poster for show is here
Show 18 With all the technology available in the toy industry, traditional wooden toys are making a come back, John Crane Ltd is one of the specialists in this growing Garden Centre market. We review some of their products, and talking of technology, KinderGarden Plants Ltd use some very sophisticated technology to produce their new range of plug plants. Ian Cole is our guide around their facilities in Spalding and Stratford upon Avon. This weeks poster is here.
Show 17 On this weeks show, we have the second part from the recent Harrogate Christmas & Gift Show, together with an innovative answer to the mounting problem of waste. Green Cone Ltd have two recycling systems for food waste in the garden, the Green Johanna also handles garden waste as well. Poster link is here
Show 16 The holidays are well and truly over, so what do our thoughts turn to? yes you've got it...Christmas. GCTV takes a first look at the 2008 Harrogate Christmas & Gift show, with some incredible Christmas displays. We also take a look at the seed potato market with a visit to Hillard & Porter Ltd at their packing facility in Norfolk. Here's this weeks poster for your staff rooms
Show 15 G7 Computer Services Ltd recently launched an Interactive Product Finder Kiosk, Neil Biltcliffe of G7 gives us a guided tour of the features. While visiting Solus Garden & leisure Ltd, we caught up with Managing Director Nick Davies, who was kind enough to give us an exclusive interview. Here is the link for your staff room notice board poster
Show 14 Happy new year to you all. On the first show of 2008 we take the first of several visits to David Austin Roses in Albrighton, to take a look at the first stages of rose production. We also have a unique gadget to aid seed sowing. The Magic Seeder is a perfect addition to any seed stand, and that extra link sale to increase your profit margins. This weeks Poster Link
Show 13. On this, the last show before the Christmas holidays we have David Norman & Stephen Thornton from Solus Garden & Leisure Ltd talking us through the Denewood Furniture range and the Bermuda Aquatic ranges. The New Product this week is from Carrick Cooperage & Garden Supplies Ltd. We would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This weeks Poster link
Show 12. G7, one of the industries main Epos Suppliers is the main venue this week. Neil Biltcliffe and Rob Gentles give a detailed demonstration of an Epos System. Then its into the heart of the Worcestershire countryside at Mistletoe Direct, for an insight into the mistletoe business. Poster Link
Show 11. News from the Seed Suppliers is first on the agenda this week, and then two companies supplying some wonderful novelty giftware, The Potting Shed Pottery Ltd, and Essania Ltd, with products Ideal to enhance any gift area. We then return to Cobbins Nurseries in Worthing, for a spectacular view of 70,000 Poinsettias at their peak and in full colour, a sight not to be missed. Here is the link for the Poster for your staff room notice board
Show 10, As promised back on show 3, as the Christmas Tree season starts, we return to Jadecliffe Ltd, but this time to their Newbury wholesale facility. Sadie Lynes again gives us a tour of their operations. Agralan Ltd provide the new products, with a Slug and Weed Mat, and a Plug Plant Trainer, both fascinating products for 2008.
Show 9, Solus Garden & Leisure Ltd is the venue for the video this week, Dean Winters, the product development manager at Solus, gives us a guided tour through the new products for 2008. There is also a look at the B-tidy work station from B-tidy Home & Garden.
Show 8, Burston Nurseries is the venue for the video. Paul Young gives us a guided tour of their rose production facility, and there's news from Ball Colgrave Ltd
Show 7 We travel to Devon to the headquarters of Suttons Consumer Products. There is information about the new Glider Chair from Suntime and news on LOFA's trade show next July. visit www.lofa.co.uk/solex
Show 6 we have the conclusion of John's presentation from the Four Oaks Trade Show.
Show 5 sees us back at the Four Oaks Trade Show, and the first of a two part video from John Stanley.
Show 4 we are in Hampshire at Liss Forest Nursery and then a bit further south to Cobbins Nurseries in Worthing for a look at Houseplant production for Christmas.
Show 3, at the Christmas Tree Farm of Jadecliffe Ltd
Show 2 Allensmore Nurseries in Hereford is first on out list and then up to Macclesfield to the Four Oaks Trade Show.
Show 1 we visit Burston Nurseries in St Albans, and also travel to Oxfordshire to the trial grounds of Ball Colegrave.