New lease of life for plants from the HTA National Plant Show
Following the success of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show in June, several charities have benefited from donations of hundreds of plants. Read more - open to all
4 Flower Award for BGC at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse show
British Garden Centres continued its successful event season at the first RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show, raising awareness of the brand in Yorkshire’s spectacular new horticultural setting. Read more - open to all
David Austin proceeds against trademark infringements in US
David Austin® has taken legal action in the US to defend its intellectual property rights following alleged wilful infringements of plant patents and intentional violations of registered trademarks. Read more - members only
Greenfingers Charity raises £60,000 at Inaugural Floral Ball to mark 25th Anniversary
Greenfingers Charity’s first Floral Ball raised £60,000 to support therapeutic gardens for children’s hospices across the UK. Read more - open to all
GCA’s summer 2025 East region winners revealed
Garden centre staff across the GCA’s East region are celebrating after receiving awards at a presentation held yesterday evening at British Garden Centres, Northampton. Read more - open to all
GCA announces North region summer 2025 award winners
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) North region members met yesterday afternoon and evening at Moss & Moor at Ilkley in Yorkshire for their Area Award presentations (Wednesday, July 16, 2025). Read more - open to all
Mill Race Garden Centre “sale agreed”
The sale of Mill Race Garden Centre, near Colchester, Essex, has been agreed. The site, which includes the Swallow Aquatics franchise, has been on the market with Christie and Co for a year, at an asking price of £2.5 million. Read more - members only
Meadow View Stone new appointment
Meadow View Stone appoints Tomas Narusevicius as new Sales Manager for the South.
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HTA announces speakers for Business Leader panel
The HTA will host a panel on ‘Business Leaders and Business Efficiency’ at its conference on 25 September, chaired by BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay. Read more - open to all
Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes
Origin Enterprises plc has announced the appointment of Mark Andrews as Managing Director of Landscapes, a new role within its Living Landscapes division. Read more - open to all
Colegrave Seabrook recognises Smart Garden Products with a named fund
The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has created a Smart Garden Products named fund in recognition of the investments and support already given by SGP in sponsoring and supporting students studying horticulture. Read more - members only
HTA members visit Denmark for a three-day study tour
The HTA recently led a three-day study tour to Denmark, where members visited five nurseries specialising in ornamental, forestry, and container-grown plants. Read more - open to all
