The Rise of 'Plonker Culture" - The Underground Podcast
Kate Turner talks to Natalie Boynton, Sales Director at Happy Plants, and Ed Hill, Managing Director of The Horti House, about the changing needs of the Garden centre plant customer. Read more - open to all
GCA reveals full programme for Annual Conference 2027
The GCA has unveiled its 2027 conference programme, featuring prominent speakers, industry insights, networking, awards and practical sessions for garden centre members. Read more - open to all
Wyevale Nurseries appoints Production Development Manager
Wyevale Nurseries appoints David Williams to strengthen production, support sustainable growing, develop plant ranges and drive future growth amid changing customer and market demands. Read more - open to all
HTA unveils training initiative and calls for greater certainty from Government
The HTA has announced a fully funded training initiative and says Government must give horticulture businesses greater certainty so they can invest in plants and green spaces as extreme weather becomes the new normal. Read more - members only
Roy Lancaster CBE receives prestigious Pearson Memorial Medal
Roy Lancaster CBE has received the 2026 Pearson Memorial Medal for seven decades of outstanding service, inspiring generations through horticultural knowledge, teaching and storytelling.
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HTA appoints Jane Lawler as new President
Jane Lawler becomes HTA President, with Neil Grant appointed Vice President and three new Non-Executive Directors joining the Board to strengthen industry representation. Read more - open to all
The Source highlights South West food-to-go opportunity
The Source trade show will spotlight the South West’s growing food-to-go market, connecting buyers with producers, suppliers and solutions across hospitality and retail. Read more - open to all
Sales growth and investment for Notcutts
A year of sales growth and investment for Notcutts. Sales up +7.9% to £86.9m, profit before tax recovered to £1.2m (£-0.6m) and it bought the freehold of its Wheatcroft Garden centre. Read more - members only
Greenfingers supporters choose their 2028 challenge
Supporters can vote between Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China for Greenfingers Charity’s next overseas fundraising challenge in 2028. Read more - open to all
A strong performance for British Garden centres in 2025
2025 was a year of solid growth for British Garden Centres, with sales and profits increasing and 8 sites added at the beginning of the year. Read more - members only
HTA Grower Awards celebrate horticultural excellence and innovation
Allensmore Nurseries takes the overall Grower of the Year title as the HTA Awards recognise innovation, sustainability, technology and talent across UK horticulture.
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Joint administrators appointed at BHGS to seek rescue solution
Evesham-headquartered supplier and distributor of horticultural products BHGS Limited, has appointed administrators from BTG, the financial and real estate advisory group. It continues to trade. Read more - members only
