Recent movers within the sector
Gardenforum spotted the following “movers” last month, let us know if you are moving. Read more - open to all
Recent movers within the sector
Gardenforum spotted the following “movers” last month, let us know if you are moving. Read more - open to all
Hollands Field of Gold shines at Keukenhof till 10 May
Keukenhof, Lisse (NL) is entering its final week, with JUB Holland’s 2026 show border ‘The Field of Gold’ on display until 10 May. Read more - open to all
GCA webinar outlines how 2026 revaluation will affect garden centre business rates
Garden centre operators were briefed on the forthcoming 2026 business rates revaluation during a GCA webinar led by Stephen Hornby, partner at Newmark a long‑standing adviser to the sector. Read more - members only
Retail report highlights experience-led growth on the high street
A new Voices of Retail report from Spring & Autumn Fair and wholesale platform Faire suggests that Britain’s high street is evolving rather than declining. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond buys Holt Garden Centre
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has confirmed the acquisition of Holt Garden Centre, located on the Kelling Estate in North Norfolk. Read more - members only
Opperman Plants enters administration as sale process begins
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
Shaun Herdsman tells the story behind his online plant start-up
Shaun Herdsman introduced Accelopack to UK garden centres at GLEE. The service helps retailers sell plants online and ship orders to customers without having to build their own picking, packing and delivery set-up. Read more - members only
Gates adds £6m to Woodlands in year 1
An entertaining Glee Retail Event was hosted by Gates Garden Centres, last week. Nigel Gates tells how he added £6m to Woodlands turnover in year 1. Read more - members only
HTA confirms first speakers for September Conference
The HTA has confirmed the first keynote speakers for Horticulture, The Conference, which returns to London this September, with a strong focus on economics, politics and future planning for the UK garden industry. Read more - members only
British Flowers Week returns to the Garden Museum
British Flowers Week will bring five days of installations, talks and after-hours events to the Garden Museum, spotlighting seasonal UK-grown blooms and the growers behind them. Read more - members only
Perrywood survey inspires 2026 theme: ‘Your Garden…’
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
HTA steps up R&D backing on peat‑free growing and crop protection
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
