Top awards at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2026
Top awards at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2026
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
Caledonian Tree Company wins King’s Award for Enterprise
The Caledonian Tree Company has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade success. 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
National Children’s Gardening Week - Inspiring the next generation to grow
This National Children’s Gardening Week, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is highlighting the benefits of gardening for young people, inspiring them, and supporting their physical activity, education and wellbeing. 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
GIMA Buyer Connect boosts Dobbies supplier engagement
GIMA Buyer Connect at Dobbies Garden Centres brought 40+ suppliers together for product discussions and future ranging opportunities. Read more - open to all
Bents donates £34,546 to Warrington Youth Zone
Bents Garden & Home has donated £34,546.55 to Warrington Youth Zone after a year of fundraising supported by customers and colleagues. Read more - open to all
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 seeks new Non-Executive Directors
Horticultural Trades Association is recruiting three Non-Executive Directors to help guide strategy, governance and future growth across UK environmental horticulture. Read more - open to all
Greenfingers to relocate Malvern show garden
Greenfingers Charity will transform a RHS Malvern show garden into a permanent therapeutic space at James Hopkins Trust. Read more - open to all