One of Milton Keynes longest-established garden centres has announced it has made the “difficult decision” to close down after more than 50 years of trading.

British Garden Centres has expanded its reach with the acquisition of Ferndale Garden Centre in North Derbyshire, now rebranded as Dronfield Garden Centre.

Webbs Garden Centres’ new Toy Emporium has been named a finalist for Toy Department of the Year at the Toy Retailer of the Year Awards 2025.

BHETA is launching its first Marketplace Day in January as platforms such as TikTok Shop, B&Q Marketplace, Tesco lead one of the most significant channel shifts for the industry.

Ill health forces Steve Millington is to step down from the chairmanship of LOFA a year early.  He is to be succeeded by the vice-chairman Alwyn Williams.

Stax is delighted to announce the early release of the Stax Big Green Book 2026, giving retailers a valuable head start on the gardening season.

Ivyline invites retail partners to its showroom from 19 January to 13 February 2026, unveiling its Autumn/Winter 2026 range and more than 350 new Spring/Summer products.

Durstons is calling on garden retailers to act now on peat-free compost, helping gardeners adapt ahead of an inevitable peat ban despite ongoing government uncertainty.

FeatherSnap is transforming wild bird care in garden retail, combining smart technology with nature to help customers identify birds, learn behaviours and engage more deeply with wildlife.

Trans-Continental announces a new Wallace & Gromit Christmas product range under licence, joining its successful Snowman and Richard MacNeil collections, with designs to be showcased in early 2026.

Gardenex and PetQuip closed 2025 strongly with successful Meet the Buyer events, connecting members with international retailers and opening new export and growth opportunities.

IPM ESSEN 2026 returns this January, showcasing global horticultural innovation, with the Commercial Horticultural Association supporting UK exhibitors and offering members free entry codes.

To rent: 9000sq ft of glasshouse with one acre of land for outdoor storage and growing.  Comes with water and electricity on site

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Rainbow Plants on Holcombe Lane in Ottery St Mary, Devon.

The HTA has announced its 2026 events calendar, featuring flagship shows, expanded regional catering events, webinars and conferences designed to support member growth and collaboration.

Grantham-based Henry Bell & Co has started the year with a splash by becoming a main sponsor of the town’s RotarySwimarathon – an annual fundraising event to support local charities, clubs and organisations.

BHETA’s General Manager, Steve Richardson has called for more SME-friendly enforcement and protection against copying of UK companies’ designs by overseas competitors. 

Spring Fair 2026 returns with record-breaking new brand launches, exclusive products and innovation across gift, home, fashion and lifestyle, reinforcing its status as the UK’s essential buying event.

The team at Allensmore Nurseries is delighted to welcome Andy Merrick on board as Sales Development Manager.

The BOA Technical Conference 2026 brings the ornamental horticulture sector together to explore innovation, sustainability, regulation and peat-free growing, alongside networking and industry awards.

Green-tech has named Prostate Cancer UK as its 2026 Charity of the Year, pledging fundraising and awareness support for a cause with strong personal significance to the team.