The UK government has announced a significant increase in the threshold for inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs, a move expected to provide substantial benefits to family-owned businesses within environmental horticulture.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the UK’s leading garden industry body, will discontinue its long-standing Council from 2026, marking a significant shift in its governance.

Bulrush Horticulture has opened a new coir processing plant in Northern Ireland, boosting capacity and securing supply for growers as peat shortages and raw material pressures continue.

The UK’s garden centre sector delivered robust trading results in November, according to the latest HTA December Market Update.

What drew Sam Dickson, an experienced FMCG retailer, to become MD of Squire’s, one of the most successful family owned garden centre groups in the UK?

Durstons is calling on garden retailers to act now on peat-free compost, helping gardeners adapt ahead of an inevitable peat ban despite ongoing government uncertainty.

FeatherSnap is transforming wild bird care in garden retail, combining smart technology with nature to help customers identify birds, learn behaviours and engage more deeply with wildlife.

Trans-Continental announces a new Wallace & Gromit Christmas product range under licence, joining its successful Snowman and Richard MacNeil collections, with designs to be showcased in early 2026.

Westland Horticulture has added Unwins seeds to its Westland Live portal, giving UK and Irish retailers a faster, more efficient way to order and restock seed ranges online.

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

Two new scholarships from the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation offer hands-on experience and travel for students and professionals in horticulture.

Hornby George PR is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the inaugural GIMA Associate of the Year Award at the unforgettable GIMA Awards 2025, held last week at the Celtic Manor Resort.

Green-tech has raised more than £1,600 for St Leonard’s Hospice in York, surpassing its £1,000 charity target through a year of team fundraising activities.

Yorkshire Garden Centre Group has raised over £45,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice, exceeding its £30,000 Charity Year target by 50% with three months still remaining.

The 2025 Christmas Jumperful Challenge has raised over £5,500 for Greenfingers Charity, taking total funds raised since 2020 to more than £37,000.

Teeing up for the Roof of Africa – Charity Golf Day Backing the Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Challenge 2026.

HSBC’s Head of Retail & Leisure, James Sawley, will speak on retail trends at the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference, sharing insights to support garden centre financial strategy and growth.

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has appointed two new trustees, strengthening its support of education and career development within horticulture.

Caulders Garden Centre has opened a new 300-seater restaurant at Kirkintilloch following a £2 million investment, creating jobs, enhancing hospitality and reinforcing the business’s commitment to sustainable growth.