ScanCom announces closure of LifestyleGarden UK operations

ScanCom International, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of outdoor furniture, has announced the planned closure of its LifestyleGarden distribution centre and showroom in the United Kingdom. Read more - members only

£100m financing facility for Blue Diamond

Natwest reveals £100m financing facility for Blue Diamond on the day the garden centre group opens the first phase of World’s End Garden Centre. Read more - members only

Recently opened plant area at Huntingdon

Mark Gregory joins Perennial's new ambassador scheme

Perennial, the charity supporting people in horticulture, is proud to announce Mark Gregory as the first ambassador in its new programme.

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Mark Gregory, Perennial Corporate Partnerships Mgr, Kate Cooney & Perennial Chief Exec Jamie Gault.

Dobbies and Ares are working to an ambitious 5-year strategy

CEO David Robinson unveiled the first Dobbies store to be upgraded post restructuring, explaining how he plans to restore successful trading to the 53 garden centres now in the group.  Read more - members only

Taylors Bulbs awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Flower Show

Taylors Bulbs are delighted to have been awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2025 for their display of Daffodils.

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Taylors Bulbs awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Flower Show

Squire's names new Managing Director

Squire's Garden Centres appoints Sam Dickson to succeed Martin Breddy as managing director. Read more - open to all

Sarah Squire, Chairman, welcomes Sam Dickson new Managing Director of Squire’s Garden Centres

Westland Horticulture returns to TV screens

Westland Horticulture is set to bring back its popular brands, Boost and Resolva, to TV screens in the UK and Ireland. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres returns to BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025

British Garden Centres is proud to return as Live Theatre sponsor at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for the fourth year running. Read more - open to all

Hozelock launches Wellbeing Hub

Hozelock has launched its new Wellbeing Hub—a free online space designed to showcase the positive impact gardening can have on mental and physical wellbeing.

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 Hozelock Wellbeing Hub

Green-tech announces back-to-back wins

Green-tech is delighted to announce that they have been named Supplier and Service Provider of the Year at the 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Awards.

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Green-tech - Supplier and Service Provider of the Year at the 2025

James Barnes to step down as HTA Chairman in September

James Barnes will step down as Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) at the AGM in September 2025. Read more - open to all

James Barnes

Michael Hall retires from Fallen Fruits

After more than 30 years, Michael Hall is taking his well-earned retirement, stepping down as Managing Director of Fallen Fruits Ltd. James Brindle will take over as the new Managing Director. Read more - open to all

Michael Hall

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