Squire's Garden Centres appoints Sam Dickson to succeed Martin Breddy as managing director.

Following a major fire in its new extension in November 2024, The Old Well Garden Centre re-opened its doors again for the Easter weekend.

Farplants Sales, a leading plant wholesaler owned by 3 growers, has successfully handled one of its busiest weeks ever without any sense of rush or stress, shipping over 800,000 plants. 

Hobbycraft Trading ltd, the UK's leading arts and crafts retailer, plans to launch a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) as part of a restructuring plan, Gardenforum has learned.

The HTA reveals a strong performance for UK garden centres in March, but warns there needs to be a sustained period of robust sales to offset rising employment costs.

Kent & Stowe, the premium gardening brand renowned for quality and timeless design, is proud to announce the launch of its new Extraordinary Shop – an innovative in-store retail concept now rolling out across garden centres.

Through a brilliant collaboration, Somerset’s leading peat-free compost producer, RocketGro, is on board as headline sponsor of the first-ever Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival this September – a celebration of sustainability, soil and spectacular gardening.  

GARDENA, Europe’s number one watering and hand tools brand, has teamed up with Alan Titchmarsh to support his new gardening series which will be published across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

As the 2025 gardening season begins, Deco-Pak is stepping up to meet demand like never before. With high stock availability and a commitment to timely, responsive deliveries, Deco-Pak is reinforcing its position as the go-to decorative aggregate supplier.

Altico Garden Products have been busy providing retailers with their exciting Flash Pack Range. Designed to attract customers and boost in-store engagement, this exclusive Buy 2, Get 1 Free promotion provides unbeatable value for garden retailers. 

Edx Education UK is excited to expand its reach across the UK retail market, and we’re currently seeking passionate sales agents with strong connections to garden centres and family-focused retailers.

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James Barnes will step down as Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) at the AGM in September 2025.

After more than 30 years, Michael Hall is taking his well-earned retirement, stepping down as Managing Director of Fallen Fruits Ltd. James Brindle will take over as the new Managing Director.

British Garden Centres is excited to announce it has won Gold at Harrogate’s Spring show with its show garden “The Butterfly Garden”, designed to raise awareness for Greenfingers Charity.

Leading UK young plant supplier Kernock Park Plants has added the Proven Winners® range to Joy of Plants’ plant library and retail tools.

PATS 2025 is set to have a strong international presence at this year’s three-day event with a growing number of pet buyers and exhibitors from across the globe expected to attend.

Please help the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation help us by attracting more people into the industry.

Garden centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now order three fundraising plants from Wyevale Nurseries for summer delivery.