Newey Ltd, one of the UK’s largest plant producers, has secured approval for a new 2.5-acre Intermediate Tree Site in Chichester.

British Garden Centres has confirmed that it is leasing Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham, Lincolnshire, a move lifts that its national portfolio to 75 centres across the UK.

Ruxley Manor, Old Railway Line, Brimsmore garden centres and Woodlodge take top GCA awards.

The winners of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) most prestigious awards including its Garden Centres of Excellence were announced at its annual conference yesterday (Tuesday, January 27, 2027).

Hillier Nurseries Ltd, a UK-based producer of shrubs and trees, has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2026 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).

Westland Horticulture, home to brands such as Jack’s Magic, Boost, Kent & Stowe, Big Tom and Unwins, is expanding its mulch offering with the launch of Organic Gold, a premium fine mulch that’s perfected with organic nutrition.

Seed Revolution is on a mission to make gardening exciting to a whole new generation. Founded by 27-year-old Gloucestershire entrepreneur Max Mancroft, Seed Revolution is shaking up a tired seed industry by turning seeds from a commodity into a movement.

The Big Cheese Free To Go is a completely new way to control rodents without harming them. It’s a safe space with meals included – making it easy to simply Catch Them & Put Them Out!

Book your visit to discover the new collections! Ivyline is delighted to unveil its new Autumn/Winter collection, available to view this month at the Ivyline Showroom.

Spring Fair 2026 returns with record-breaking new brand launches, exclusive products and innovation across gift, home, fashion and lifestyle, reinforcing its status as the UK’s essential buying event.

We are delighted to be able to offer this established nursery premises for lease. The nursery extends to 5.23 acres with 96,275 sq.ft. (2.21 acres) of growing structures fronting the Meriden Bypass A45 between Birmingham and Coventry. Our Ref: 0357

Gardenex and PetQuip closed 2025 strongly with successful Meet the Buyer events, connecting members with international retailers and opening new export and growth opportunities.

IPM ESSEN 2026 returns this January, showcasing global horticultural innovation, with the Commercial Horticultural Association supporting UK exhibitors and offering members free entry codes.

To rent: 9000sq ft of glasshouse with one acre of land for outdoor storage and growing.  Comes with water and electricity on site

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Rainbow Plants on Holcombe Lane in Ottery St Mary, Devon.

Henil Vashi, of Robin Tacchi Plants in the UK, has been named Young International Grower of the Year (YIGOTY) at the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards in Essen.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) would like to congratulate its members, Hillier Nurseries, on winning the prestigious International Grower of the Year Award 2026, and Henil Vashi of Robin Tacchi Plants on winning Young International Grower of the Year 2026.

Sipcam Home & Garden is delighted to begin 2026 with two significant developments that reflect the company’s strong momentum and continued growth in the UK home and garden care market.

Louise Lockwood of Planters Tamworth has won the 2025 Westland Horticulture-sponsored Rising Stars award after presenting her sustainability project at the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference.

Baroness Barbara Young of Old Scone has been appointed Chair of the Forestry Commission for a four-year term, bringing extensive environmental leadership experience to guide England’s woodland and forestry strategy.

Yorkshire Garden Centres has appointed Charlotte Watson as buying director to lead sourcing and product strategy across its seven sites, supporting growth and strengthening its senior leadership team.

Farplants Sales Ltd appoints Steve James as Head of Commercial, strengthening leadership, enhancing retailer partnerships and driving growth, innovation and service across its nationwide cooperative of British wholesale nurseries network.