Gardenex ceases trading with immediate effect
The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited — the long‑standing organisation behind Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA — has announced that it has ceased trading with immediate effect. Read more - members only
Evergreen GC acquisition extends compost footprint in Europe
Evergreen Garden Care has extended its range in Europe with the acquisition of Agaris Horti, a producer and supplier of growing media, from Straco Private Equity. Read more - members only
Newey invests in the future of UK tree production
Newey Ltd, one of the UK’s largest plant producers, has secured approval for a new 2.5-acre Intermediate Tree Site in Chichester. Read more - members only
GCA names garden centres and supplier of the year
Ruxley Manor, Old Railway Line, Brimsmore garden centres and Woodlodge take top GCA awards. Read more - members only
Hillier Nurseries, UK, wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2026
Hillier Nurseries Ltd, a UK-based producer of shrubs and trees, has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2026 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). Read more - members only
Downtown Garden Centre to close briefly” for refurbishment”
Social media posts have raised questions about the future of Downtown Garden Centre, near Grantham, after rumours suggested it closed on Thursday (January 22) for a refit. Read more - members only
How should garden centres navigate the challenges of 2026?
Last week’s GCA conference heard how retail, the economy and even the weather are changing. Speakers including retail expert Mary Portas, and economists from HSBC, outlined strategies for garden centres. Read more - members only
STV buys the assets of Wildlife World
Following a decision by the directors of WildLife World to close the business, STV has acquired the intellectual property and assets of company. Read more - members only
BGC leases Downtown Garden Centre
British Garden Centres has confirmed that it is leasing Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham, Lincolnshire, a move lifts that its national portfolio to 75 centres across the UK. Read more - members only
Champion of champions garden centres unveiled at GCA conference
The winners of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) most prestigious awards including its Garden Centres of Excellence were announced at its annual conference yesterday (Tuesday, January 27, 2027). Read more - members only
GCA Awards recognise Best Garden Centres
Garden Centre Association members have been recognised at the GCA’s 2026 conference, with awards presented to the highest-scoring garden centres following the organisation’s annual inspection programme. Read more - members only
Solid growers’ results set a hopeful tone for 2026
Leading UK nurseries enter 2026 with cautious optimism, balancing hopes for modest growth against rising costs and market uncertainty especially over April and May. Read more - members only
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