Weaker store sales due to a later spring, offset by strong online and marketplace growth, lead to weaker Feb – Apr sales at B&Q, as Kingfisher sales grow overall.

Cranswick Garden Centre, a long-established garden centre near Driffield in East Yorkshire, has been sold to Zak McCombie, who says he plans to use the acquisition as a platform for further expansion.

Woodthorpe Hall Ltd, one of the companies making up British Garden Centres (BGC), has acquired the lease of St Bridget Nurseries, a garden centre  business on the outskirts of Exeter.

All jobs at Spalding-based ornamental plant nursery Opperman Plants have been safeguarded following the sale of the business and assets to Littleworth Nurseries Limited.

Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers have agreed to establish a strategic joint venture combining Dümmen Orange’s expertise in cut flowers and Syngenta Flowers’ leadership in seed varieties, along with annual, perennial and potted plant portfolios.

SOLEX 26’s Loving Outdoor Living area combines live outdoor cooking displays, relaxed networking and retail inspiration, showcasing BBQs, firepits and outdoor kitchens in an engaging lifestyle setting.

I am looking for a site with water and electricity to relocate my plant nursery to buy or rent. Studying all propositions, ideally south of Lincoln-Stoke on Trent.

Sipcam Home & Garden is expanding its UK sales network and is looking for ambitious, experienced Sales Agents to represent our innovative Garden Care and Pet Care ranges.

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.

The Source Roadshow 2027 is already seeing strong early exhibitor momentum, with leading foodservice operators and regional producers confirming their return ahead of the South West trade event.

The Garden Centre Association has confirmed that its 2027 annual conference will take place in Stratford-upon-Avon, with delegates set to gather at the Crowne Plaza from January 24–27, 2027.

Pet retailers, distributors and garden centres are being urged to register now for PATS 2026, as free trade visitor registration opens ahead of the UK’s largest pet and aquatics industry exhibition.

Strong supplier demand has made GIMA’s upcoming Buyer Connect event with The Tillington Group one of the organisation’s biggest buyer engagement initiatives ahead of 2026.

With just three weeks remaining before the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro Trek begins, anticipation is building among the team preparing to tackle Africa’s highest mountain in support of children’s hospice gardens.

Garden Centre Association’s GROW e-learning platform has launched its 100th course, helping garden centre teams build knowledge on trees, horticulture and customer support.

Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has awarded its first Production Horticulture Work Experience Bursaries, supporting two young horticulturists with placements at Hillier Nurseries.

Horticultural Trades Association and Association of Professional Landscapers members achieved major success at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 with multiple medals and awards.

Jamie Oliver has backed the Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden for the RHS/BBC People’s Choice Award, praising its edible planting, sustainability and youth-focused vision.

Horticultural Trades Association welcomed UK and European horticulture partners to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 to discuss progress towards a future UK-EU SPS agreement.

An international orchid conservation partnership spanning the UK, China and USA won Gold at RHS Chelsea 2026, highlighting rare species, biodiversity and urgent global conservation challenges.

Blue Diamond and Taylors Bulbs among the Gold medal winners at RHS Chelsea.  Sustainability in the show gardens with crushed stone paths.  Plus high and low-tech.