Shaun Herdsman introduced Accelopack to UK garden centres at GLEE. The service helps retailers sell plants online and ship orders to customers without having to build their own picking, packing and delivery set-up. Read more - members only

The Caledonian Tree Company has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade success. Read more - open to all

Keukenhof, Lisse (NL) is entering its final week, with JUB Holland’s 2026 show border ‘The Field of Gold’ on display until 10 May. Read more - open to all

This National Children’s Gardening Week, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is highlighting the benefits of gardening for young people, inspiring them, and supporting their physical activity, education and wellbeing. Read more - open to all

Horticultural Trades Association has confirmed Ed Byrne as evening host for Horticulture, The Conference 2026. Read more - open to all

GIMA Buyer Connect at Dobbies Garden Centres brought 40+ suppliers together for product discussions and future ranging opportunities. Read more - open to all

Bents Garden & Home has donated £34,546.55 to Warrington Youth Zone after a year of fundraising supported by customers and colleagues. Read more - open to all

An entertaining Glee Retail Event was hosted by Gates Garden Centres, last week.  Nigel Gates tells how he added £6m to Woodlands turnover in year 1. Read more - members only

Horticultural Trades Association is recruiting three Non-Executive Directors to help guide strategy, governance and future growth across UK environmental horticulture. Read more - open to all

Greenfingers Charity will transform a RHS Malvern show garden into a permanent therapeutic space at James Hopkins Trust. Read more - open to all

Registration is now open for Autumn Fair 2026, co-locating with Glee 2026 at the NEC Birmingham in September. Read more - open to all