A 19-foot Norway Spruce from Britain’s champion Christmas tree grower has been lit up outside No 10 Downing Street as a gift for the nation. Read more - members only

Ben Harrison’s rapid rise to the top of garden centre retailing is an example to anyone aspiring to a successful career in horticulture and gardening.  Read more - members only

Giants Seat Garden Centre, located beside the River Irwell to the north west of Manchester, has entered a new chapter following more than six decades of stewardship by the Kidd family. Read more - members only

Hillier Trees and The Tree Musketeers have formed a new partnership to support community-led tree planting, share horticultural expertise, and promote climate-resilient urban greening across Hackney and beyond. Read more - open to all

The Garden Media Guild Awards 2025 celebrated excellence across writing, photography, broadcasting and digital media, recognising creative innovation, technical expertise and environmental awareness from leading and emerging horticultural communicators. Read more - open to all

The culinary world is mourning the loss of Skye Gyngell, the acclaimed Australian-born chef who rose to prominence as head chef at Petersham Nurseries Café in Richmond. Read more - open to all

Provender Nurseries celebrated 21 years of trading during National Tree Week with a commemorative Pinus wallichiana planting in Swanley Park, joined by local dignitaries, councillors, and the Mayor of Swanley. Read more - open to all

Wellington’s Community Garden Project in Somerset has scooped the first-ever RHS Award for Sustainable Gardening, thanks to support from Blue Diamond Garden Centres. Read more - open to all

Greenfingers Charity has appointed six new Garden Ambassadors to support the long-term care of hospice gardens, strengthening its nationwide programme and helping ensure therapeutic spaces remain nurturing, accessible and beautifully maintained year-round. Read more - open to all

MPs and members of the House of Lords met the trade at a reception in Westminster to hear calls for closer collaboration between industry and government to unlock Environmental Horticulture’s full potential. Read more - members only

Kingfisher plc has upgraded its full-year profit outlook following a resilient third quarter, with its UK banners B&Q and Screwfix delivering standout performances. Read more - members only

GCA member garden centres are invited to submit their marketing campaigns for the 2026 Worrall Cup, with the winner announced during the association’s 60th anniversary Annual Conference in January. Read more - open to all