Blue Diamond Extends Garden Re‑Leaf Fundraising to a Full Week
Blue Diamond Garden Centres are ramping up their support for Greenfingers Charity this year by extending Garden Re‑Leaf Day into a full week of fundraising activities. Read more - open to all
Kit sponsors support Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Charity Trek
Industry partners including Mountain Warehouse are backing a Greenfingers Charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, helping fundraisers raise money to build a new therapeutic hospice garden at Naomi House & Jack’s Place.
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At last, BGC completes purchase of Alton Garden Centre
The delayed purchase of Alton Garden centres by BGC, announced today, sees another of the sector’s great characters retire from the sector. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond acquires Leaf Garden Centre from administrators
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has bought the business of Leaf Garden Centre, following its entry into administration at the end of February. Read more - members only
HTA backs YPHA to promote STEM horticulture careers
Horticultural Trades Association will sponsor Young People in Horticulture Association at a STEM careers showcase to promote environmental horticulture opportunities to students at New Scientist Live.
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GCA webinar spotlights creative garden centre events
Garden Centre Association will host a free member webinar featuring Lee Connelly and industry experts, sharing practical, family-friendly event ideas for garden centres.
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BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to Beaulieu
The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to Beaulieu with gardens, plant nurseries, talks and workshops, offering visitors inspiration, shopping, food, and access to the estate’s attractions.
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Expansion, fires and sales shape garden centre news
Garden centre sector sees expansion plans approved, restaurants reopening and new openings, a centre offered for sale, redevelopment proposals submitted and retailers investing in technology following fires and rising retail theft. Read more - members only
Norfolk Leisure appoints Stuart Randle as sales executive
Norfolk Leisure has appointed Stuart Randle as Area Sales Executive to strengthen support for retail partners and drive growth. Read more - open to all
Glee Roadshow heads east with new April date
Glee has confirmed its East of England Roadshow will take place on 30 April at Gates Garden Centre.
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Trade restrictions lifted as Phytophthora pluvialis now deemed low‑risk
Trade restrictions on the movement of conifer species have been lifted across 7 English counties after confirmation that Phytophthora pluvialis no longer meets the criteria for quarantine pest status. Read more - members only
Landscape bodies align to implement new British standard
Landscape and garden design organisations take first steps towards a collaboration aimed at raising standards, strengthening professionalism and increasing client confidence in the quality of domestic landscaping. Read more - members only
