The Chartered Institute of Horticulture joins a major collaboration to promote STEM careers at New Scientist Live 2026, tackling skills shortages and reshaping perceptions.

GARDENA and UNICEF renew their partnership to expand access to clean water and sanitation, aiming to support 355,000 vulnerable children and families while raising global awareness about water conservation.

Garden centres face a business rates revaluation from 1 April 2026; Malcolm Scott urges businesses who have not done so, to take advice now. Read more - members only

Gardena relaunches its Top of the Plots competition for 2026, inviting UK growers to showcase their plots across seven categories, with entries opening 7 May and judged by Huw Richards.

Excitement builds across the garden retail sector as businesses and teams prepare for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2026, uniting for one of the industry’s most positive and impactful fundraising events. Read more - open to all

Lincolnshire grower Opperman Plants has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint administrators as financial pressures mount on the long‑established nursery. Read more - members only

The inaugural Source Roadshow at the Bath & West Showground attracted 140 exhibitors and strong buyer engagement, with high satisfaction and plans already underway for an expanded 2027 event. Read more - open to all

Kingfisher has announced a multi‑year partnership with Google Cloud to introduce agentic AI‑powered shopping across its e‑commerce platforms, including B&Q in the UK. Read more - members only

Over 700 partied into the night at the Caribbean themed Blue Diamond awards for its most profitable garden centres.  Read more - members only

Dobbies Garden Centres has completed a £1.5m investment in a new foodhall concept, which has been rolled out across 48 of its UK garden centres. Read more - members only

Horticultural Trades Association reports February garden centre sales rose 4%, driven by strong plant sales and footfall, despite ongoing cost pressures and cautious outlook for the 2026 season.

Horticultural Trades Association is sponsoring a 24-strong industry team climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity and a new hospice garden.