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Welcome to the April 2026 Edition of Garden Centre Connect, the monthly product showcase for Garden related products and services. Each month Garden Centre Connect keeps you up-to-date on both new and trusted ranges from key suppliers as well as all the latest products and services available to you. Our April edition features a host of great Garden, Homeware, Pet and Gift products as we look forward to the Summer ahead. We also highlight three great trade shows for you to attend in May: INDX National Flooring Show, Interzoo and INDX Gift Edit, and present the finalists from the Garden and Outdoors category of the Gift of the Year Awards 2026. To guarantee you receive future issues please register below. |
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Flamin’ Pits by Metartal
are a range of bold, rugged, heavy-duty fire pits designed to become
the focal point of outdoor living displays. Featuring the Inferno
and larger Vortex, each is handmade in Britain and built to last.
Appealing to both domestic and commercial markets, they are ideal
for garden centres creating standout terraces. Call or email
today. |
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Shell on Earth is
a family-run Welsh business transforming discarded whelk shells into
sustainable garden and landscaping products. Loved by designers and
featured in RHS show gardens, their shells offer a beautiful,
eco-friendly alternative for mulching, paths and decorative
finishes. Available wholesale with flexible ordering
options. |
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Give indoor plants a new lease of
life with Durstons Houseplant Compost. This
dedicated performance Houseplant Compost - the latest addition
to Durstons’ game-changing peat-free range - brings out the
best in indoor plants, thanks to its market-leading formulation and
optimal nutrient profile. |
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Buzz Box brings something
genuinely new to garden centres, attracting new customers
by making beekeeping accessible and retail-friendly. A complete
beginner's kit with clear guidance and quality materials, it works
as a premium gift or project purchase, backed by solid
margins, staff training, and strong after-sales
support. |
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Get your wildlife products
ready for summer. WildID guides feature beautiful
illustrations, annotated images and plenty of knowledge on commonly
seen garden animals. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts, these
guides are compact, lightweight and splashproof. Email or
call them today for further information. |
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CreosealPlus is an
extremely popular wood treatment which is available in both dark and
light shades. Not only does it help to protect wood against the
detrimental effects of the weather, it also has a colour
which lasts and lasts. CreosealPlus products are available
from all good wholesalers or directly from Creosote
Sales. |
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Restore the vibrant colours of
natural stone and paving slabs with Stone King.
This powerful cleaner is formulated to revive faded stone and make
slippery surfaces safe again. Stone King Patio Cleaner cuts through
dirt and grime making patio cleaning effortless. Call
or email The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd today to
become a stockist. |
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The INDX
National Flooring Show returns to Cranmore
Park from Sunday 10 May to Monday 11 May 2026. Step
into the world of next-generation design and innovation with a
commercially curated showcase of the industry’s latest trends.
Explore top UK and European brands across carpets, rugs, laminates,
woods, vinyl, LVT’s, underlays and
accessories. |
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Interzoo (12 - 15
May 2026, Nuremberg/Germany), the world’s leading trade fair for the
pet industry starts with the Interzoo Sustainability
Conference on 11 May 2026. The conference will offer CSR
managers and sustainability experts in the pet industry practical
insights, strategic perspectives, and numerous networking
opportunities. |
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Get ready to discover a fresh wave
of gift inspiration with the INDX Gift
Edit, arriving at Midlands event venue, Cranmore
Park on 19 May 2026. A dynamic new pop-up show set to
invigorate the UK giftware market, designed to connect leading
suppliers with UK and Ireland retailers. |
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Nova Leathers is a
trusted importer and distributor of handbags, representing the
Nova Leathers, David Jones and
Spirit brands. Proudly supporting independent
retailers, department stores and the thriving garden centre
sector, they bring over 40 years’ experience,
delivering stylish collections, dependable service and
flexible ordering. |
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Perfect affordable gift items including
handmade ceramic buttons, brooches, pendant necklaces, earrings,
cufflinks and hanging decorations. Choose from vibrant florals and
heritage designs. Stockwell Ceramics supply
museum shops, galleries and gift shops including the V&A Museum.
Bespoke products available. Handmade in the UK. |
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Give your
garden centre a standout edge with home and gifting ranges
your customers won’t see in every store. With trusted names and
exclusive finds, enjoy free doorstep sampling across all
brands and 20% off first orders. Only on
Sparkinity, the Marketplace that helps
Retailers stand out. |
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The Gift of the Year 2026
Awards are in their final stage with the winners being announced May
14th. Meet the fabulous finalists across the twenty
categories for this year and vote for your favourite
products in each category in the people’s choice
award. |
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With mint seeds, a plant pot, a
cocktail shaker, and recipes, this Seed to Sip set from
Boxer Gifts makes the perfect cocktail gift for
plant lovers and cocktail lovers alike. Once their mint plant is
ready, your customers can simply use the easy-to-follow recipe
cards to make over 50 delicious cocktail recipes. |
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Say hello to the Grow Pals from
Gift Republic - adorable characters that grow
their own funky grass hair. Just fill the pot with water and place
the Pal somewhere bright. The grass seeds inside quickly sprout
through the top, giving the Cat, Sloth, Dog or Capybara a
quirky green hairstyle. Easy, mess-free and perfect for kids and
plant lovers alike. |
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A riot of colour, this assortment
of 12 different single-stem flower bookmarks from
IF will brighten your customers day and their
book. Beautifully printed on both sides on quality textured
'faux leather', these stems slot snugly between pages. Available as
a starter pack, with a free-standing or clip-on spinner vase
display. Looks stunning in store. |
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For bookworms and bird lovers
alike, these 'Folk' style padded faux leather little birds from
IF have clever comedy legs that work as a
clip. "Perch" the legs onto a page or two at the back of a book
and use the worm as a dangly page marker. A lovely way to keep
a page. A perfect gift for readers (early or
late). |
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Namaste's watering
spikes are handcrafted by fair trade artisans from terracotta
combining style and sustainability. Simply fill with water and
insert into your plant’s soil - they slowly drip-feed moisture
directly to the roots, keeping soil evenly hydrated without daily
watering and reducing evaporation. |
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Seedballs are
offering two vibrant tin planters containing coir soil and seed
balls with everything needed to grow a wildflower pot, simply add
water. The eye-catching colourful tin designs have been exclusively
illustrated for Seedball. The base of the tin is embossed with text:
'Tin can made using solar power in London, England. Please recycle
me.' |
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Dates for your diary: INDX National Flooring
Show | Cranmore Park | 10-11th
May Interzoo | Exhibition Centre
Nuremberg | 12-15th May INDX Gift
Edit | Cranmore Park | 19th May spoga+gafa | Cologne | 22-24th June
2026 Manchester
Furniture Show | Manchester Central | 5-6th
July 2026 Dates for your diary is your definitive guide to trade shows that are taking place in the coming months. Many of the shows featured have workshops, seminars and talks which add to your show experience. For further information on any of the shows listed please visit their websites. |
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