Garden Centres show resilience in unpredictable weather

Despite a 1% decline in overall sales for December compared to the previous year, the 2024 calendar year ended on a positive note for UK Garden Centres. Read more - members only

The 2025 Spring Showcase… You Are Invited!

We are delighted to welcome you back to our West Adderbury Trials facility to join us as we present the 2025 Spring Showcase. Read more - open to all

Florals and fun for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025

The countdown to Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025 has begun, and this year promises to be a blooming marvellous celebration! Mark your calendars for Friday, 21st March 2025, as the garden industry gears up for a day packed with fundraising, florals, and plenty of fun. Read more - open to all

Optimism while everything around us is flashing red

We asked garden centre owners whether they are more or less optimistic about 2025, after a challenging 2024, and what steps they are taking to offset rising costs. Read more - members only

Homebase garden centres are back

The Range has opened its first new concept stores which feature Garden Centres by Homebase. Read more - members only

Stratford Garden Centre takes over Dobbies Stratford upon Avon

Stratford Garden Centre takes over Dobbies, Stratford upon Avon, it’s the 6th of the restructured group's sites to have new operators since Christmas. Read more - members only

Helen Lloyd

GIMA announces ‘Buyer Connect’ event with Robert Dyas

GIMA is pleased to announce that the next highly anticipated ‘Buyer Connect’ event will see Robert Dyas take centre stage. Read more - open to all

Partners Pie and Pint event raises over £3,800 for Perennial

The horticulture industry came together for the third annual Perennial Partners Pie and Pint night, raising an extraordinary amount of money for the charity which helps people working in horticulture. Read more - open to all

Provender Nurseries

Hornby George PR launches exclusive PR Service for garden centres

Hornby George PR – the leading garden retail PR specialists – is excited to unveil a brand-new PR service designed exclusively for garden centres. Read more - open to all

The Hornby George PR team

Mr Fothergill’s enters £50m supply chain partnership

Mr Fothergill’s Seeds Ltd has entered a multi-year partnership with a leading international logistics and supply chain solutions provider. Read more - members only

Michael Yates

British Garden Centres acquires Dobbies’ former Gosforth site

British Garden Centres’ third acquisition in a week is Dobbies' former Gosforth site at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5EP. Read more - members only

Plan ahead for 2025 at The Source trade show

If you’re in hospitality, catering, or food retail, start 2025 off on the right foot by attending The Source trade show. This essential regional event brings together hundreds of food and drink brands, suppliers, and service providers, offering everything you need to stay ahead of the competition. Read more - open to all

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