Local communities in England are to receive £79 million for tree planting, nature recovery and measures to improve resilience to flooding and heatwaves, the Government announced today.

BHETA has joined a Family Business UK campaign urging the Government to reverse  the revised inheritance tax rules that could restrict investment and employment among family-owned suppliers and manufacturers.

A year of sales growth and investment for Notcutts.  Sales up +7.9% to £86.9m, profit before tax recovered to £1.2m (£-0.6m) and it bought the freehold of its Wheatcroft Garden centre. 

The HTA has announced a fully funded training initiative and says Government must give horticulture businesses greater certainty so they can invest in plants and green spaces as extreme weather becomes the new normal.

2025 was a year of solid growth for British Garden Centres, with sales and profits increasing and 8 sites added at the beginning of the year.

Sipcam Home & Garden is set to launch Grounded, a new garden care brand designed for keen and experienced gardeners looking for quality products, generous pack sizes and genuine value.

Greenkey Garden & Home, long recognised by retailers for their quality watering solutions and innovative sprayers, is strengthening its position as a value driven supplier with a major expansion to its irrigation range for 2027.

Across all three days at the NEC, the Durstons stand saw a constant flow of buyers, garnered strong interest from key retail players and enjoyed a wealth of high‑quality conversations that underline Durstons’ growing momentum in the market.

After several years away from the show, Mims made a highly successful return to Glee, arriving with a renewed sense of purpose, a sharpened portfolio and a standout concept that captured buyer attention from the moment the doors opened.

Melmar Stone and Dinova Garden Art unveil their 2027 collections, combining exciting new designs with proven best sellers across two distinctive garden stoneware ranges.

Chinese outdoor cooking manufacturer VICLION is looking for a UK distributor for its range of innovative gas grills, electric grills and pizza ovens.

Confidential sale of a group of two garden centres in Scotland.

Two recent CSF-backed initiatives have given horticulture students practical industry insight, career inspiration, valuable professional connections and a bit of fun with the Botanical University Challenge.

Commercial glasshouse wanted to rent or lease for an AgriTech R&D growing facility.

Kate Turner talks to Natalie Boynton, Sales Director at Happy Plants, and Ed Hill, Managing Director of The Horti House, about the changing needs of the Garden centre plant customer.

The Source trade show will spotlight the South West’s growing food-to-go market, connecting buyers with producers, suppliers and solutions across hospitality and retail.

The GCA has unveiled its 2027 conference programme, featuring prominent speakers, industry insights, networking, awards and practical sessions for garden centre members.

Wyevale Nurseries appoints David Williams to strengthen production, support sustainable growing, develop plant ranges and drive future growth amid changing customer and market demands.

Supporters can vote between Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China for Greenfingers Charity’s next overseas fundraising challenge in 2028.

Roy Lancaster CBE has received the 2026 Pearson Memorial Medal for seven decades of outstanding service, inspiring generations through horticultural knowledge, teaching and storytelling.

Allensmore Nurseries takes the overall Grower of the Year title as the HTA Awards recognise innovation, sustainability, technology and talent across UK horticulture.