Perrywood says a 4,500-strong customer survey shows gardens boost wellbeing, inspiring its 2026 theme “Your Garden, Your Happy Place” and new display gardens. Read more - members only

The  Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is supporting UK growers with R&D into two areas where pressure continues to mount: the move away from peat and the shrinking toolbox of plant protection products (PPPs). Read more - members only

March 2025 was the 3^rd sunniest on record, so Garden Centres should be pleased that last month’s sales nearly matched.  However, additional cost pressures mean double digit growth is needed, says HTA. Read more - members only

With its 90th anniversary coming up in 2027, Bents Garden & Home gathered the wider Bent family to think about what a “fourth generation” business could look like in practice. Read more - members only

Grantham Garden Centre has reopened its doors following a full makeover by British Garden Centres, with BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost cutting the ribbon. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres makes its 6th Garden Centre acquisition of the year with the acquisition of Moorlands Nurseries in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Read more - members only

Opperman Plants Ltd, the Lincolnshire‑based plant supplier, has entered administration after almost 30 years in business, with advisers now seeking a buyer while the company continues to trade. Read more - members only

RHS unveils the line-up for the debut RHS Badminton Flower Show on the Badminton Estate from 8–12 July 2026, celebrating restorative gardens for people and the planet. Read more - members only

Squire’s Garden Centres’ accounts for the financial year ending July 31, 2025 show strong sales and profits growth in a period of acquisitions and investment. Read more - members only

A new government‑funded review has set out the most detailed picture yet of Scotland’s transition toward peat‑free horticulture, concluding that the sector is making “clear progress” but ... Read more - members only

GIMA members approved leadership changes at its AGM held on 26 March, with a new President and new faces joining the Council as some longstanding members stepped down.  Tributes were also paid to outgoing director Vicky Nuttall. Read more - members only

Woodlodge Products Ltd becomes the UK distribution partner for Artevasi plant pots from 1 April 2026, ensuring continuity of supply and support for garden centres following the closure of Ames UK. Read more - members only