NOVEMBER 2016
INSIDE T H I S I SS U E
Landscaping trends Feature highlighting some of the top products in this growing sector p9-15
Great start at UK’s latest garden centre TV celebrity gardener David Domoney cut the ribbon to officially open Rosebourne, the only new purpose-buil garden centre to be launched in the UK this year. And early indications reveal that this garden and leisure destination in Weybridge, near Andover on the Hampshire and Wiltshire border, is going to be a huge success. Directors Salim Sajid and Jon Kitchen (pictured right) told GTN that the opening of Rosebourne had results in a tremendous response from customers with “double the budget” takings in many departments including the restaurant. Rosebourne will be a champion of locally sourced fresh produce within its Food Hall and tableeditorial@gardentradenews.co.uk
HTA Garden Futures
Special report and main findings from the leading conference p16-17
Catering case book Transforming a food and drink offering p18-21 service restaurant where customers can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea throughout the week. One of the key suppliers to both the food hall and restaurant will be Owton’s Butchers, premier UK wholesale butchers and farm shops, and now Rosebourne’s in-house butchery. Managing Director Neville Prest said: “We would like to
thank all the teams of people who have helped to realise our vision for Rosebourne, and the suppliers and staff members who will make Rosebourne a fantastic destination for locals and visitors to the area for many years to come.” 4GTN visited Rosebourne on opening weekend to see what the centre had to offer. Turn to page 2 for our special report. garden trade news
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The Learning Zone
New series on people making a difference in garden centres p22
CATERING & WILD BIRD CARE
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