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

The team behind Hot Off the Potting Bench at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2026 urges breeders and growers to enter new plants, offering judging, publicity, TV exposure and public feedback. Read more - open to all

Simon Stone is retiring from Leisuregrow after nearly 20 years of service. 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

Horticultural Trades Association showcased UK environmental horticulture at the first Flowers and Plants of Europe event at Europe House.

Garden centre operators were briefed on the forthcoming 2026 business rates revaluation during a GCA webinar led by Stephen Hornby, partner at Newmark a long‑standing adviser to the sector. Read more - members only

German pot manufacturer Scheurich launches direct-to-garden-centre service across the UK under new National Sales Manager Samuel Bentham. Offering competitive pricing and genuine value through flexible ordering options tailored to garden centre needs. Read more - open to all