Blue Diamond has today completed the purchase of Barton Grange Garden Centre and Garden Centre Plants nursery. Read more - members only

The sale of Mill Race Garden Centre, near Colchester, Essex, has been agreed. The site, which includes the Swallow Aquatics franchise, has been on the market with Christie and Co for a year, at an asking price of £2.5 million. Read more - members only

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has created a Smart Garden Products named fund in recognition of the investments and support already given by SGP in sponsoring and supporting students studying horticulture. Read more - members only

Cotton Traders, with concessions in 65 garden centres, has maintained steady performance for the fiscal year ending 2024, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Read more - members only

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban will begin next Tuesday for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire. Read more - members only

56 exhibitors, several of them new, filled Solex at Hall 5 of the NEC to showcase outdoor living trends for 2026.  Prices are falling and the colour is beige. Read more - members only

The Greenfingers Charity is marking the summer with a series of transformative garden installations across children's hospices in the UK.  Each space is designed to nurture rest, play, reflection, and connection. Read more - open to all

David Austin® has taken legal action in the US to defend its intellectual property rights following alleged wilful infringements of plant patents and intentional violations of registered trademarks. Read more - members only

The new and more informative HTA Market Update reveals that sales dropped in June, a slowdown after a strong spring.  Consumer confidence is rising, while prices rises are limited. Read more - members only

The gardening and lifestyle retail brand, Sarah Raven, has been acquired by its original founder and creative director, Sarah Raven. Read more - members only

A hosepipe ban by Yorkshire Water, the first in the UK this year, will start on Friday.  The HTA recognises the need to act but highlights exceptions. Read more - members only

On the 25th of June, Smart Garden Products started the construction of a second warehouse in Peterborough to massively increase its capacity. Read more - members only