Most councils fail to recycle plant pots
An HTA FOI investigation finds just 44% of English councils collect non-black plastic plant pots, potentially leaving horticulture with an additional £750,000 annual EPR bill.
Most councils fail to recycle plant pots
An HTA FOI investigation finds just 44% of English councils collect non-black plastic plant pots, potentially leaving horticulture with an additional £750,000 annual EPR bill.
Pillaton Garden Centre sold to local investor
Christie & Co has announced the sale of Pillaton Garden Centre, an established garden centre near Penkridge in South Staffordshire. Read more - members only
HTA reports stronger trade in July than expected
Garden Centre sales in July show a strong rebound after weaker sales the previous month, where wet-weather conditions, followed by extreme heat, may have created pent-up demand. Read more - members only
Open College Forum returns to GroundsFest
The BALI Chalk Fund and GoLandscape will bring land-based course leaders and training providers together at the third annual Open College Forum, taking place at GroundsFest, Stoneleigh, on 17 September 2026.
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Greenfingers seeks runners for 2027 London Half
Greenfingers Charity is recruiting runners for 10 exclusive places in the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising funds for therapeutic gardens at children's hospices.
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Former LEON CEO joins GCA Conference speakers
Former LEON CEO John Vincent MBE will address GCA Conference delegates on leadership, resilience, financial pressures and building purpose-driven organisations.
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What Mr Fothergill’s trials reveal about its growth strategy
Fothergill’s recently opened its trial grounds to journalists, influencers and bloggers. Three years after the founding family sold the business to Harwood, the company’s direction is clear. Read more - members only
Deco-Pak appoints Dan Charles to senior commercial role
Deco-Pak has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Dan Charles as Head of Commercial & Merchandising.
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GIMA hosted meetings bring international buyers to Glee
GIMA is using its Gardenex export service to bring a group of international buyers to Glee 2026 (8 to 10 Sept, NEC Birmingham) for a programme of one-to-one hosted meetings with exhibitors. Read more - members only
CSF supports Botany University Challenge and...
Two recent CSF-backed initiatives have given horticulture students practical industry insight, career inspiration, valuable professional connections and a bit of fun with the Botanical University Challenge. Read more - members only
Applications open for YPHA management development programme
Applications have opened for the second Young People in Horticulture Association management development programme, with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation confirmed as headline sponsor. Read more - open to all
UK growers cut peat use to 21.8% as transition enters toughest phase
HTA survey shows growers and plant producers have continued to make significant progress in reducing peat use but are now entering the most challenging stage. Read more - members only
