Two of retail horticulture’s leading transport providers, White Logistics & Storage Ltd and Bleach of Lavant, are pleased to announce they have joined forces under one group.

This years’ Spoga+Gafa show in Cologne attracted some1,600 exhibitors and 26,000 trade visitors from across Europe, North America and the Antipodes. Garden furniture, outdoor cooking and garden hardware and machinery were all strongly represented.

Southwest based garden centre chain, Otter Nurseries and Garden Centres have confirmed the purchase of their 8th site, the former Whitehall Garden Centre (and fellow Tillington member) at Whitchurch, Bristol.

G-Scapes of Lichfield Ltd - already operators of Fullbrook Nursery - have acquired the Boultons Nurseries site in Staffordshire, in a move which enhances the companies’ commitment to sustainable horticulture.

Dobbies Garden Centre in Hungerford has celebrated a relaunch, as part of the garden centre’s nationwide store refurbishment programme. This is the third in Dobbies’ extensive programme of investment across its store estate.

British garden equipment manufacturer Handy has announced a raft of promotional offers across a substantial range of garden machinery, ideally suited to Autumn tasks.

Kent & Stowe is excited to launch a range of enticing autumn promotions designed to support garden centre retailers in driving footfall and increasing basket spend. 

There are celebrations in the air as Henry Bell & Co marks its 200th anniversary. Established in Grantham, Lincolnshire, back in 1825, it has grown to become a market leader in the animal and pet food industry.

Altico’s Virtue Water Feature range enters its second year with five times more stock and continued sell-outs, confirming its place as the UK garden centres’ top choice.

Freehold site of approx. 7.2 acres (2.9 hectares) offered for sale due to retirement, after over 58 years in the same family ownership. Ideally located close to major ‘A’ roads and a large population centre.

Katie Blake Outdoor Furniture is seeking a sales agent in the North East, including Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Katie Blake Outdoor Furniture is seeking a sales agent in Scotland and the North East.

Exciting opportunity alert! Trans-Continental Group is gearing up for the launch of our BIGGEST ever Outdoor Living Collection in readiness for SS26.

Exciting opportunity alert! Trans-Continental Group is gearing up for the launch of our BIGGEST ever Outdoor Living Collection in readiness for SS26.

Strikes Garden Centres is pleased to announce the internal promotion of three new directors to its board, reflecting the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and industry expertise.

Members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), part of the Horticultural Trades Association, achieved top recognition at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival with a series of award-winning gardens showcasing quality craftsmanship and sustainable design.

Peter Beales Roses has secured its third RHS Gold Medal of the year, awarded at the 2025 Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.

The GCA has revealed the theme for its 2026 annual conference — Growing a Better Future — focusing on profitability, sustainability and innovation.

Michael Perry (Mr Plant Geek) joins HTA as ambassador to spotlight its work and engage members through a new video series.

With a packed summer of sport ahead, new research commissioned by Miracle-Gro reveals 68% of UK parents believe major events inspire their children to be more active outdoors. Over 70% have even set up sporting equipment in the garden to encourage kids to get moving beyond the screen.

Chestnut Nursery, Poole’s ‘plant paradise’ for shoppers, is celebrating a phenomenal 150% rise in sales since the site was transformed by a state-of-the-art redevelopment in 2019.