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.

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?

Hayes Garden Land, at Bogend near Symington, will be closed for the foreseeable future following a devastating fire.

APAC expands into the garden centre market, appointing Hannah Shoesmith as Head of Sales. In addition former Crest MD, Nick Davies, has been brought in to help.

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.

STV introduces the Zero In Air Ace range, delivering high-performance damp and mould prevention with fast-acting absorption, strong consumer demand and trusted effectiveness, driving repeat sales for retailers during winter and beyond.

Peckish has launched ColourWatch, a new campaign designed to inspire and educate new wild bird feeders, combining learning, rewards and data collection to build confidence and drive category growth.

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.

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.

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 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.

Climate scientist Professor Tamsin Edwards will speak at the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference, sharing expert insight on climate change, uncertainty and environmental research relevant to the garden centre sector.