Garden centre operators were briefed on the forthcoming 2026 business rates revaluation during a GCA webinar led by Stephen Hornby, partner at Newmark a long‑standing adviser to the sector.

The HTA has confirmed the first keynote speakers for Horticulture, The Conference, which returns to London this September, with a strong focus on economics, politics and future planning for the UK garden industry.

A new Voices of Retail report from Spring & Autumn Fair and wholesale platform Faire suggests that Britain’s high street is evolving rather than declining.

British Flowers Week will bring five days of installations, talks and after-hours events to the Garden Museum, spotlighting seasonal UK-grown blooms and the growers behind them.

Blue Diamond Garden Centres has confirmed the acquisition of Holt Garden Centre, located on the Kelling Estate in North Norfolk.

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.

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.

OGL Software is proud to share some of the Profit4 software advancements following its partnership with Bransford Webbs, a collaboration designed to deliver major benefits for businesses across the horticultural sector.

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.

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.

Strong early international demand sees over 200 delegates from 15 countries registered for IGCA 2026 in Munich.

BHETA is launching its sales training programme offer for 2026.  The programme will be delivered by Birmingham-based training company and BHETA business services provider, Selling Interactions.

Greenfingers Charity will transform a RHS Malvern show garden into a permanent therapeutic space at James Hopkins Trust.

Horticultural Trades Association has confirmed Ed Byrne as evening host for Horticulture, The Conference 2026.

Registration is now open for Autumn Fair 2026, co-locating with Glee 2026 at the NEC Birmingham in September.

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

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.

Simon Stone is retiring from Leisuregrow after nearly 20 years of service.

German pot manufacturer Scheurich launches direct-to-garden-centre service across the UK under new National Sales Manager Samuel Bentham. Offering competitive pricing and genuine value through flexible ordering options tailored to garden centre needs.