October was wetter, warmer and sunnier than average across the UK, with a particularly wet end to the month boosting rainfall totals after the prolonged dry conditions of 2026.

Watch British Garden Centres' new animated Christmas advertising campaign, “Where Magic Begins”, which will stream on Netflix and Disney+.

Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after failing to find an acceptable buyer for the discount retailer as a whole. Its roughly 600 stores continue to trade.

Following a highly commended showing at Four Oaks 2026, Selecta one and Ellepot partner to take paper-pocket rooting system RCS® 2.0 worldwide.

British Garden Centres (BGC), the UK’s largest family-owned group, has launched its 2026 Christmas campaign, “Where the Magic Begins”, across its 80 centres, with some revealing figures from last year.

Garden centres looking to introduce EV charging but facing competing demands on capital expenditure now have another option, as ElectRoad unveils a new funded charging model designed to remove one of the biggest barriers to investment.

Sipcam Home & Garden will continue to invest in the rise of organic plant feed, Nourish & Bloom in 2027. After receiving an impressive trade reception in 2026 due to a strong commercial performance, the ecofective® product has been gaining growing recognition as one of the most effective organic plant-feeding solutions in the market.

Webb Garden Power is expanding its range for 2027, bringing retailers new opportunities in robotic mowing, cordless garden care and watering, alongside additions to its petrol lawnmower line-up.

In a category where many retailers feel like they’re all stocking the same ranges, Mims offers something different: a supplier that understands how garden retail works, what customers respond to, and how to create a pottery offer that delivers dependable sales season after season.

Stax has teamed up with award-winning company Treadstone to bring a premium gardening glove collection to its independent retailers, with the new range generating great interest from retailers when it launched at Stax’s September Big Brands Show in Manchester.

PeekWild seeks an independent UK sales agent with established garden centre contacts to introduce our wildlife cameras and birdhouses to retailers. Initial paid trial available.

Chalfords seeks experienced sales agents to launch a new UK range of growing media, landscaping products and wood fuel into garden centres and horticultural retailers.

UK garden and pet product suppliers are being invited to explore new export opportunities as GIMA announces its latest Gardenex International Buyer Connect event, featuring Canadian distributors Footprint Products and Paw Valley Distributors.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Swallows Nurseries & Gardens, an established nursery, garden centre and café in Mixbury, North Oxfordshire.

The HTA has opened applications for Broad Horizons, a fully funded programme designed to develop skills, confidence and connections among horticulture’s future talent.

A new wellbeing garden has officially opened at The Royal Oldham Hospital, with support from gardening brand GARDENA.

Henry Bell Wild Bird Care products will now be stocked by Pets Corner in its extensive 160 retail operations across the UK.

Greenfingers Charity has appointed Fran Barnes (HTA) and Tony Kersey (GIMA) as trustees. 

Haskins Garden Centres has appointed Nick Darnbrough as the brand’s first ever Head of Hospitality.

Johnsons Nurseries has donated 1,300 spring-flowering bulbs to Martin House Children's Hospice in Yorkshire, extending its support for the charity.

Bramblecrest, the leading premium garden furniture brand, is celebrating after being named Employer of the Year at the prestigious South West 250 Awards earlier this week.

A key event highlighting how three Midlands nurseries are adapting their growing techniques to meet the demands of the retail customer in the modern world.