GIMA director Vicky Nuttall is to step down next year
GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall, will step down in May 2026, marking the end of a successful 12-year tenure building the influence and effectiveness of the trade association for garden manufacturers. Read more - open to all
Dobbies' refurbishment programme completes 7th store
Dobbies Garden Centre has continued its nationwide refurbishment programme with a major upgrade to its Moreton Park site in Shropshire, making it the seventh store to be refreshed in 2025. Read more - members only
Record NGS donations show the power of gardens
In a record-breaking year The National Garden Scheme donated £3.9m to nursing and health charities, showing the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes. Read more - members only
How the next GCA chairman reached the top in garden centres
Ben Harrison’s rapid rise to the top of garden centre retailing is an example to anyone aspiring to a successful career in horticulture and gardening. Read more - members only
EHG urges Parliament to take horticulture more seriously
MPs and members of the House of Lords met the trade at a reception in Westminster to hear calls for closer collaboration between industry and government to unlock Environmental Horticulture’s full potential. Read more - members only
Glee returns to Spring Fair for 2026 relaunch
Glee will return to Spring Fair in February 2026, creating a major early-season buying touchpoint that connects garden retail suppliers with Spring Fair’s broad cross-category audience at the NEC Birmingham. Read more - members only
Best GCA garden centre Christmas displays named
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) reveals results of national garden centre Christmas displays competition. Winners include include Bents, Garsons and Brinsmore. Read more - members only
2025 Budget: Lower rates but RV hikes ahead
"Permanently lower tax rates" for garden centres and farm shops announced in the Budget are likely to be offset by potentially tripled Rateable Values in 2026, advises Malcolm Scott. Read more - members only
No 10 switches-on British growers’ gift for the nation
A 19-foot Norway Spruce from Britain’s champion Christmas tree grower has been lit up outside No 10 Downing Street as a gift for the nation. Read more - members only
Giants Seat garden centre sold after six decades in same family
Giants Seat Garden Centre, located beside the River Irwell to the north west of Manchester, has entered a new chapter following more than six decades of stewardship by the Kidd family. Read more - members only
Kingfisher lifts projections as B&Q and Screwfix drive UK growth
Kingfisher plc has upgraded its full-year profit outlook following a resilient third quarter, with its UK banners B&Q and Screwfix delivering standout performances. Read more - members only
October sales growth but pressures are very real
October sales show continued resilience, yet the HTA highlights pressures on consumers and says more companies are planning to slow or cut investment. Read more - members only
