Long-standing Milton Keynes Garden Centre announces closure
One of Milton Keynes longest-established garden centres has announced it has made the “difficult decision” to close down after more than 50 years of trading. Read more - members only
Long-standing Milton Keynes Garden Centre announces closure
One of Milton Keynes longest-established garden centres has announced it has made the “difficult decision” to close down after more than 50 years of trading. Read more - members only
Webbs’ Toy Emporium shortlisted for Toy Department of the Year
Webbs Garden Centres’ new Toy Emporium has been named a finalist for Toy Department of the Year at the Toy Retailer of the Year Awards 2025. Read more - members only
LOFA chairman Steve Millington to step down early
Ill health forces Steve Millington is to step down from the chairmanship of LOFA a year early. He is to be succeeded by the vice-chairman Alwyn Williams. Read more - members only
HTA streamlines structure and axes HTA Council
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the UK’s leading garden industry body, will discontinue its long-standing Council from 2026, marking a significant shift in its governance. Read more - members only
Garden Centre sales flourish in wet November, Christmas trade shines
The UK’s garden centre sector delivered robust trading results in November, according to the latest HTA December Market Update. Read more - members only
Ayrshire garden centre devastated in overnight fire
Hayes Garden Land, at Bogend near Symington, will be closed for the foreseeable future following a devastating fire. Read more - members only
BGC starts 2026 with the acquisition of Ferndale
British Garden Centres has expanded its reach with the acquisition of Ferndale Garden Centre in North Derbyshire, now rebranded as Dronfield Garden Centre. Read more - members only
BHETA to hold live Marketplace Day
BHETA is launching its first Marketplace Day in January as platforms such as TikTok Shop, B&Q Marketplace, Tesco lead one of the most significant channel shifts for the industry. Read more - open to all
Government relents over Inheritance Tax Relief threshold
The UK government has announced a significant increase in the threshold for inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs, a move expected to provide substantial benefits to family-owned businesses within environmental horticulture. Read more - members only
Bulrush opens new coir plant to strengthen supply
Bulrush Horticulture has opened a new coir processing plant in Northern Ireland, boosting capacity and securing supply for growers as peat shortages and raw material pressures continue. Read more - open to all
What attracted Sam Dickson to Squire’s
What drew Sam Dickson, an experienced FMCG retailer, to become MD of Squire’s, one of the most successful family owned garden centre groups in the UK? Read more - members only
New appointments as APAC expands into UK garden centre market
APAC expands into the garden centre market, appointing Hannah Shoesmith as Head of Sales. In addition former Crest MD, Nick Davies, has been brought in to help. Read more - open to all
