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

Everton Nurseries, near Lymington in the New Forest has been bought by Paul Richards of Your Local Garden Centre Group and Charlotte Richards of Plants for Trade West Parley.. Read more - members only

Sweet chestnut blight has been confirmed in Devon.  The Forestry Commission has introduced restrictions on the movement of susceptible material in parts of South Devon from Thursday 2 April. Read more - open to all

YGC Group Limited reports 5.1% sales growth to £26.5m, improved EBITDA and reduced losses, despite weaker restaurant and play business performance and rising costs. Read more - members only

Kingfisher has announced a multi‑year partnership with Google Cloud to introduce agentic AI‑powered shopping across its e‑commerce platforms, including B&Q in the UK. 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

Garden Re‑Leaf Day 2026 once again highlighted the remarkable generosity and camaraderie that define the garden industry, as supporters across the UK came together for Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

Today is the last day customers can buy stock from Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta.  The Ames UK company will then cease trading and be closed down in an orderly fashion. Read more - members only

Mark Farnsworth told GIMA members how Yorkshire Garden Centre Group (YGC) plans to grow turnover to £50m, to ensure a profitable stable group at a time when costs are rising. Read more - members only

Kingfisher has reported solid results for the year ended 31 January 2026, with strong performances from its UK businesses, B&Q and Screwfix. Read more - members only

Garden centres face a business rates revaluation from 1 April 2026; Malcolm Scott urges businesses who have not done so, to take advice now. Read more - members only