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Welcome to the November 2025 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 November edition features a host of great Garden, Homeware, Pet and Gift products. We also highlight five great trade shows for you to attend in January 2026: Top Drawer ignites the season with fresh finds, trend insight and design-led discovery; Harrogate Christmas & Gift is the UK’s premier trade event for festive, home, and giftware inspiration; INDX Furniture is the ultimate destination for furniture retailers looking to drive sales and grow revenue; January Furniture Show, now in its 36th year, showcases over 50,000 products across key sectors; and INDX Woman, a crafted exhibitor selection hand-picked to drive instore sales. We also feature the much-loved charity Greenfingers. To guarantee you receive future issues please register below. |
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Greenfingers is a
national charity dedicated to supporting life-limited children who
spend time in hospices around the UK. They create inspiring gardens
for the children, their families and their carers to relax in
and benefit from. If you are looking for a simple way to partner
your company with a much-loved charity, please give Linda
a call today. |
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The FELCO Kids
Range - 720 Gloves, 490 Apron, and 470 Tool Set for ages
4-10. Designed for safety, comfort, and durability, they
inspire young gardeners to explore nature confidently while learning
real gardening skills through fun, hands-on experiences.
Available now at Burton
McCall. |
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As the final pruning of the year
approaches, choose tools that work as hard as you do. ARS
Professional Japanese Pruning Tools deliver precision,
comfort, and reliability season after season. Trusted by
professionals worldwide, ARS makes every cut clean, efficient, and
effortlessly sharp. Call or email Sorbus today to become a
stockist. |
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Hortiwool’s 100% Pure
British Wool Garden Pads have many benefits around the garden,
thanks to the amazing natural properties of wool. Use them
to line pots, planters, or hanging baskets for extra hydration,
deter slugs, to add nutrition to soil, protect from frost and more.
Call or email Hortiwool today to become a
stockist. |
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William Lamb Group
has crafted quality products since 1887. From
back-to-school essentials & durable umbrellas to classic
wellies, they combine over 130 years of experience with innovation.
With over 100 licenses from top brands like Disney, they deliver
style and reliability. Contact today to
discuss wholesale and bespoke made-to-order
services. |
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Choose Soake for
premium umbrellas that blend style, durability, and innovation. With
vibrant designs, UV protection, and windproof technology, their
collection suits every season and mood. Fast delivery,
trusted quality, and standout customer service make Soake your go-to
for rain-ready elegance. |
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Field Studies Council, a
leading UK wildlife publisher, introduces the Discovery
Guides - plastic-free, recycled paper identification
guides designed for beginners and families. Compact, engaging, and
sustainably made, they’re the perfect addition for retailers seeking
eco-friendly, educational products that inspire connection with
nature. |
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Effortlessly elegant string
lights that illuminate the season with warmth and grace.
Their gentle glow softens every corner, bringing texture, shape, and
atmosphere to life. Designed to inspire beauty and serenity, they
turn ordinary spaces into welcoming sanctuaries of autumn light and
comfort. Call or email Light Style
London today. |
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Does your business cater to
the discerning customer who also happens to be a dog-owner?
Elevate your offering with a selection of British Made leather dog
collars and leads from Dogs & Horses UK. Ideal
for independent owner-operators whose customers value authentic
artisanship, stylish design and wow factor. Contact
today. |
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Top Drawer ignites the
season with fresh finds, trend insight and design-led
discovery. Explore 550+ curated brands, meet the creative
retail community, and uncover what’s new and next across seven
vibrant sectors. Your sourcing for the season ahead begins 11-13
January at Olympia, London. |
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Harrogate Christmas &
Gift is the UK’s premier trade event for festive, home, and
giftware inspiration. Showcasing leading suppliers and exclusive new
collections, it offers garden centre buyers an unrivalled
opportunity to discover timeless, high-quality products and fresh
trends that enhance seasonal retail success. 11-14th January
Harrogate Convention Centre. |
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The ultimate destination for
furniture retailers looking to drive sales and grow revenue,
INDX
Furniture returns to Cranmore
Park in Solihull from 17*-20 January 2026 (*first day
reserved for AIS Members). As part of the INDX
Shows portfolio, INDX Furniture offers a dynamic
platform to explore the latest trends across Upholstery, Living
Room, Dining Room, Garden, and Home Furnishing
Accessories. |
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The January Furniture
Show, now in its 36th year, is the leading destination for
trade buyers and brands to connect, buy, sell, learn, and network.
Held at the NEC Birmingham from 18-21 January 2026, it showcases
over 50,000 products across key sectors. Perfectly timed in the
retail calendar, JFS offers an exclusive first look at new-season
styles and trends. |
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Returning to Cranmore
Park, Solihull, on 25-27 January 2026, INDX
Woman presents a crafted exhibitor selection,
featuring an inspiring mix of brands expertly hand-picked to drive
instore sales. Hone your competitive edge, discover new exhibitors,
INDX exclusives and a strong core of returning must-have labels, and
explore over 120 collections across apparel, footwear, and fashion
accessories. |
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This season, give your
garden centre the edge with home and gifting ranges your customers
won’t find anywhere else - not even at the big retailers.
From trusted brands to true exclusives,
Sparkinity offers non-stop free sampling with all brands and
20% off all orders. Stock smarter. Sell
stronger. |
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14 Creative
Kits: Modeling, Mosaïc, Silk Painting, Gel Printing, Colour Mixing,
Beadwork & Needlepoint. With Atelier des
Grands Augustins by Djeco, creativity
meets traditional craftsmanship - a true invitation to slow
down and create mindfully. Email them today or
meet them at the Toy Fair London, 20-22th January (upper
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Gifts for Special Occasions
from Rainbow Designs. Celebrate special moments with the
adorable Guess How Much I Love You collection. These beautiful plush
and infant toys make perfect gifts for special occasions such as
Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, to celebrate a new arrival, or simply
to show somewhere how much you care. |
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Heritage Playing Card
Company creates beautiful, illustrated playing cards.
Choose from a huge range of titles including Trees, Herbs, Spices,
Cottage Garden flowers, Butterflies and many more. Each pack is a
treasure trove of fun and inspiration and makes the perfect memento
or gift. Contact for further
details. |
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Trafalgar Group
Trading are UK's market leaders in sparklers, novelty
pyrotechnics and the best selling garden centre product -
Indoor Firework Selection Packs. All Trafalgar's
products can be sold all year without any special fireworks sales
licence. Indoor Firework sales are a best selling Christmas
product. |
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Dates for your diary: Top Drawer
| Olympia London | 11-13th January Harrogate Christmas
& Gift | Harrogate Convention Centre | 11-14th
January INDX Furniture | Cranmore
Park | 17*-20th January (*AIS Member-only
day) January
Furniture Show | NEC Birmingham | 18-21st
January INDX Woman | Cranmore
Park | 25-27th January 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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