Family’s tribute to John Ravenscroft

Here we print in full, the family’s tribute to John Ravenscroft, who has died aged 89. Read more - open to all

John and Liz Ravenscroft

Wyevale Nurseries to exhibit at HTA National Plant Show 2026

Leading UK commercial grower Wyevale Nurseries will be exhibiting at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show, taking place on June 17–18 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire (June 2026).

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Colin Stanley, Garden Centre Sales Manager at Wyevale Nurseries, with Salvia Rose Marvel.

Record-breaking turnout delivers GIMA's biggest Golf Day yet

The annual GIMA Charity Golf Day teed off last week on Thursday 4th June, welcoming a record-breaking 100 golfers to Belton Woods Golf, Spa and Hotel for a day of sporting competition, networking and fundraising – all in aid of the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

GIMA to launch Gardenex

GIMA has launched Gardenex, a dedicated international trade service that will help members explore new markets, build global partnerships and create fresh business opportunities worldwide. Read more - open to all

B&M back to basics as profit slides

B&M has reported higher sales but sharply lower profits for FY26 (52 weeks to 28 March 2026), underlining the pressure on value retail in the UK. Read more - members only

Towcaster

World leading grass seed supplier opens Living Showcase in UK

World leading grass seed supplier, DLF Seeds, has opened a living showcase at its DC near Worcester featuring a tennis court, golf green, cricket pitch and wildflower meadows.  Gardenforum visits this understated company. Read more - members only

Living Showcase at Inkberrow

Blue Diamond signs exclusive retail partnership with Diddly Squat Farm

Blue Diamond Garden Centres has agreed an exclusive three-year retail partnership with Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm to develop a range of co-branded gardening products. Read more - members only

Sir Jason Kenny to headline GCA Conference

Sir Jason Kenny will headline the GCA Conference 2027, sharing lessons on resilience, performance and success as delegates gather in Stratford-upon-Avon for the annual industry event.

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Sir Jason Kenny, Britain’s most successful Olympian, will headline the GCA Conference 2027.

Frank P Matthews launches ‘Legacy’ Apple Tree to mark 125th Anniversary

Frank P Matthews Trees has launched a new commemorative apple tree, ‘Legacy’, for the forthcoming season, marking its 125th anniversary while supporting the work of the National Garden Scheme. Read more - open to all

Andrew and Claire Wright

Something prehistoric is coming to Bents

Bents Garden & Home is launching a new family attraction, Dinosaurs in the Hidden Garden, from 1 July to 6 September, transforming its Hidden Garden into an immersive dinosaur trail. Read more - open to all

Rowlinson celebrates 100 years of innovation

Rowlinson is celebrating 100 years of family ownership, marking a century of timber innovation, manufacturing growth and investment across packaging, garden products and engineering sectors.

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Rowlinson on Trafford Park

Brimsmore manager raises £12,000 for Greenfingers

Alexa Blackmore has raised more than £12,000 for Greenfingers Charity ahead of a Mount Kilimanjaro trek next month. Read more - open to all

Alexa Blackmore, assistant manager at Brimsmore Gardens

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