Stratford Garden Centre takes over Dobbies, Stratford upon Avon, it’s the 6^th of the restructured group's sites to have new operators since Christmas.

British Garden Centres has today announced the acquisition of two Dobbies Garden Centres in Gloucester and Reading, making it the UK’s largest garden centre operator by number of sites.

A new report from Christie and Co reveals that in the first half of 2024, they transacted more garden centres than in the whole of 2023.  Over 50% of garden centres were sold to new market entrants.

The weather and rising costs contributed to a challenging year for garden centres, but an ‘OK’ Christmas means sales caught up with last year.

Hillier Garden Centres' Retail & Wholesale Director, Chris Francis, will be stepping down from his role in the summer of 2025.

A surge in demand for rodent control is looming for retailers after scientist discovered a new disease threat from the common house mouse. STV is prepared for record winter sales of rodent baits thanks to fears that mice may now be capable of transmitting diseases like bird flu to humans. 

Resolva, part of Westland Horticulture, handed over the keys to a brand new electric Mini Cooper on Thursday, 9th January, to the lucky winner of its ‘Win A Car’ promotion.

Now in its third year, The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, New Leaf Plants and Frank P Matthews are once again excited to invite you to our wonderful and immensely successful open event to help kick start your season and offer advice on those issues that matter most to us all for 2025.

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!

Empowering garden centres with tools that cater to all gardening needs & skill levels.

A brand-new Certificate in Plantsmanship course has been announced by the London College of Garden Design (LCGD). The new course is perfect for anyone with a passion for plants and a desire to enhance their existing horticultural knowledge.

We are delighted to offer to the market this established nursery premises which is situated in an area well known for horticulture, with good access to the major road networks.

Freehold circa 7.2 acres (2.9 hectares). Located close to ‘A’ roads and to a major population area.

We're looking for an experienced and energetic agent to represent us in Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and South London.

Former Bedding & Herbaceous production nursery. Adaptable to other crops. Close to M5 J26.

If you’re in hospitality, catering, or food retail, start 2025 off on the right foot by attending The Source trade show. This essential regional event brings together hundreds of food and drink brands, suppliers, and service providers, offering everything you need to stay ahead of the competition.

Van den Berk Nurseries, based in Sint-Oedenrode, has completed the acquisition of the UK-based Tandee Nursery in Peterborough. 

Amanda Ingram and Paul Moran have taken over Hamilton’s Outdoor Living & Landscape Supplies for an undisclosed sum today.

GIMA is proud to announce an exclusive virtual event, ‘In Conversation with Dobbies’, taking place on 5th February. Open exclusively to GIMA members, this session offers an opportunity to hear directly from Dobbies’ senior leadership team on plans for the future.  

A strategic marketer and sustainable marketing consultant has been revealed as one of the keynote speakers at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference.

There are less than two months until the APL Awards are back at The Brewery on Friday, 14 March, and seats are selling fast! If you still have yet to secure yours, visit our website to do so!

Mark Haddock has rejoined Notcutts, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Company Secretary.   He was previously the company’s Financial Controller.