Westland, Woodlodge, Meadow View Stone and LoveLogs win at the GIMA’s
Over 400 guests celebrated the 45th GIMA Awards at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport hosted by comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar, recognising the excellence of garden manufacturers and suppliers in the UK. Read more - members only
Dobbies receives 40,000 poinsettias for Christmas season
Dobbies Garden Centres has taken delivery of 40,000 poinsettias across its 52 UK stores as the retailer prepares for the peak Christmas trading period. Read more - open to all
Spring Fair adds major retail names to 2027 speaker line-up
Spring Fair 2027 announces new speakers from Cath Kidston, Hamleys, Google and The Works, offering retailers free insight into retail trends, technology and business growth. Read more - open to all
10% growth for garden centre sales in October
HTA’s October Market Update figures show that people are continuing to make time for their gardens, even as confidence in the wider economy has weakened. Read more - members only
Notcutts upgrades connectivity across 19 garden centres
Notcutts has completed a major upgrade of the information network across 19 garden centres, working with TalkTalk Business to increase bandwidth, improve resilience and strengthen backup connectivity. Read more - members only
LeisureGrow wins supplier award for fourth consecutive year
LeisureGrow has been named Choice Garden Centre Group’s 2026 Furniture & Outdoor Living Supplier of the Year, securing the award for the fourth year running. Read more - open to all
Alton and Tring Garden Centres Raise £5,700 for Greenfingers
Alton and Tring Garden Centres have raised more than £5,700 for Greenfingers Charity through festive fundraising evenings supporting therapeutic gardens for children in hospices. Read more - open to all
B&M returns to UK growth as garden sales help recovery
B&M says sharper prices, better availability and simpler ranges are helping its UK business recover, with an extended garden season contributing to stronger summer trading. Read more - members only
Tree import figures prompt calls for support for British nurseries
The Strong Roots partnership is calling for greater government support for British tree nurseries after figures showed the UK imported 85 million trees and shrubs worth £229 million in 2025. Read more - members only
Johnsons Nurseries invests in people through plant health training
Johnsons Nurseries renews its Plant Healthy certification for a sixth year, while ten employees complete specialist training, highlighting its investment in people and plant health. Read more - open to all
YPHA delegates prepare for final programme block
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has completed the second block of its 2026/27 Management Development Programme. Read more - open to all
Nick Dunn honoured with Jon Jones Memorial Trophy at National Fruit Show
Frank P Matthews is delighted to announce that Director Nick Dunn has been awarded the prestigious Jon Jones Memorial Trophy at the National Fruit Show, recognising his notable contribution to the UK fruit industry. Read more - open to all
