CIH Skills Summit to spotlight horticultural education at Kew
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture will bring the sector together on 4 Nov 2026 for the CIH Skills Summit 2026, a one-day event on horticultural education, training and workforce development. Read more - open to all
Discount Displays buys Green Magic
Discount Displays has bought Green Magic, the Hampshire-based supplier of point-of-sale, display and signage equipment for garden centres. Read more - members only
Allensmore and Klondyke trial plantable pots
Allensmore and Klondyke are trialling biodegradable pots which are stable during production, but dissolve quickly when planted. Read more - members only
Blight extends Sweet Chestnut trade restrictions in South West
The Forestry Commission has expanded Sweet Chestnut Blight restrictions in south-west England following the discovery of further infected sites near the boundary of the restricted areas first announced in March. Read more - open to all
HTA unveils Horticulture, The Conference programme
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced key programme highlights for Horticulture, The Conference, taking place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. Read more - open to all
Landlords serve notice on Dobbies’ Antrim store
Dobbies garden centre at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim is due to close at the end of October as the site is prepared for new retail and leisure uses. Read more - members only
Wellingborough Garden Centre goes into liquidation
Doddington Nurseries Ltd, the company behind the former Wellingborough Garden Centre, has entered voluntary liquidation. Read more - members only
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HSBC experts return for GCA Conference
HSBC’s Chris Hare and James Sawley will return to the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference in January 2027 following the popularity of their session earlier this year.
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Durstons say farewell to two long-standing team members
Durston Garden Products is marking the retirement of two long-standing members of its extended team, Richard Barrow and Lynn Linter, thanking them both for their commitment, support and contribution to the family business. Read more - open to all
Greenfingers Charity calls on Glee visitors to Go Floral
Greenfingers Charity is encouraging everyone heading to Glee on Thursday 10 September to embrace Floral Thursday and help raise vital funds for children's hospice gardens. Read more - open to all
GCA opens Worrall Cup entries early
Garden Centre Association members can enter the 2026 Worrall Cup from September 1, with an earlier deadline designed to avoid the festive rush.
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Cotton Traders grows despite cost pressures
Cotton Traders, with sites in 72 garden centres, has grown revenue and operating profit in 2025, despite inflationary pressures and a challenging consumer trading environment. Read more - members only
