Ryedale Printing Works has closed its doors, after it ceased trading on Friday (1 May).

Gardenforum spotted the following “movers” last month, let us know if you are moving.

Shaun Herdsman introduced Accelopack to UK garden centres at GLEE. The service helps retailers sell plants online and ship orders to customers without having to build their own picking, packing and delivery set-up.

Keukenhof, Lisse (NL) is entering its final week, with JUB Holland’s 2026 show border ‘The Field of Gold’ on display until 10 May.

An entertaining Glee Retail Event was hosted by Gates Garden Centres, last week.  Nigel Gates tells how he added £6m to Woodlands turnover in year 1.

At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Burgon & Ball will highlight the colour and creativity of gardening through its beautifully designed tools and accessories.

Professional hedge shears with forged Japanese steel blades and lightweight aluminium handles, designed for precise, comfortable trimming of hedges and shrubs.

The team behind Hot Off the Potting Bench at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2026 urges breeders and growers to enter new plants, offering judging, publicity, TV exposure and public feedback.

Jonathan Sheppard, the UK National Collection holder of cosmos known as ‘King Cosmos’, has teamed up with Thompson & Morgan to distribute one million seeds at the Chelsea Flower Show and encourage more wildlife-friendly gardening. 

Westland’s Boost and Resolva return to TV this May with a major campaign across the UK and Ireland, driving demand and boosting garden centre footfall.

We are delighted to offer to the market this opportunity to purchase an established Aquatics Centre, with the additional benefit of the established web business of World of Water, which is currently traded from this site. Our Ref: 0358

Our growing national retailer support means we are looking for experienced, self-employed Area Sales Agents to represent our established brand of Garden Sundries, Lawn Care, Watering & Sprayers, Wildlife Habitats, Garden Décor and Home Living, across key regions in the UK.

Horticultural Trades Association showcased UK environmental horticulture at the first Flowers and Plants of Europe event at Europe House.

Katie Blake Furniture is expanding. We are looking for experienced, self-employed Area Sales Agents to represent our established outdoor living brand across key regions in the UK and Ireland.

Following the integration of Gardenex into the GIMA portfolio, the association has confirmed its first international Buyer Connect event, in partnership with leading European marketplace BOL.

BHETA has expanded its in house marketing team with the appointment of Gifty Reji as Marketing Assistant, working closely with Marketing Executive Natalia Ciecierska.

Horticultural Trades Association has reminded exhibitors that entries for the 2026 New Plant Awards close on 19 May.

GIMA Buyer Connect at Dobbies Garden Centres brought 40+ suppliers together for product discussions and future ranging opportunities.

The Caledonian Tree Company has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade success.

Bents Garden & Home has donated £34,546.55 to Warrington Youth Zone after a year of fundraising supported by customers and colleagues.

This National Children’s Gardening Week, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is highlighting the benefits of gardening for young people, inspiring them, and supporting their physical activity, education and wellbeing.