The latest HTA Market Update presents a mixed picture for UK garden centres in January 2025, with overall sales declining by 2% compared to January 2024.

British garden centres has shared the opening dates for six of the seven new garden centres it has leased that were operated by Dobbies.

Hyve Group has announced the co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at NEC Birmingham for September 2026.

20 organisations have united to create clear guidance on how to grow successfully using peat-free compost, making it easier for gardeners to make sustainable choices.

New Leaf Plants has entered into an agreement to supply garden centres and landscapers with Italian specimen plants from the renowned Italian grower Zelari.

Treasure Gardening, a disruptive new social enterprise, launches into the UK market with its debut product, Wonderfuel, the first in a series of innovative, sustainable gardening products.

The Plants for Europe team is delighted to announce that we will be representing plant breeders at FlowerTrials® this year!

The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) will unveil a dynamic new brand identity and website at its annual Awards Ceremony tomorrow (7 February 2025), as it rebrands itself as the Society of Garden + Landscape Designers (SGLD).

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) proudly marks its 30th anniversary in 2025, celebrating three decades of commitment to exceptional standards in landscaping. 

With spring fast approaching, we look at the winning formula for introducing colour, texture and interest to an outdoor space using border plants, whilst keeping to your client brief.

Apprenticeships are a great way to attract new talent to any industry. The combination of hands-on experience and classroom learning helps individuals understand what it takes for a business to succeed.

Check out the very popular Using Garden Plant Protection Products Safely course!

Gardenex is pleased to announce the latest success story emerging from its highly popular Meet the Buyer event held during Glee at the NEC Birmingham, UK last September.

We are delighted to offer to the market one of the biggest and best, (if not the biggest and best) aquatic superstore in the UK. Our Ref: 0348

Leading UK plant information company Joy of Plants launches a new ‘Automatic Plant Marketing’ service at the GCA Conference for converting garden centre café/restaurant visitors into plant buyers.

The teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group are celebrating a significant achievement as their six sites have surpassed their Charity of the Year fundraising target ahead of schedule.

The Greenfingers Charity is thrilled to announce that seven incredible individuals have already signed up to take on the challenge of a lifetime – climbing Kilimanjaro, the legendary ‘Roof of Africa’!

British Garden Centres has announced its main charity support for 2025 – Greenfingers Charity which celebrates its 25th birthday this year.

Southern Trident is proud to continue its partnership with the charity HighGround as it moves into its third year, supporting their invaluable work in helping service leavers, veterans, and reservists transition to a fulfilling life beyond the military in the land-based sector.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced an exciting new London venue for its annual conference Horticulture, The Conference set to take place on Thursday 25 September 2025. 

The much-loved Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is now even more accessible, with the 10-mile route making a triumphant return to the South Walk. 

The brightest emerging talent in garden and landscape design was celebrated last night at the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Annual Awards Ceremony, where the winners of the SGD Student Awards 2025 were officially announced.