British Garden Centres (BGC), the UK’s largest family-owned group, has launched its 2026 Christmas campaign, “Where the Magic Begins”, across its 80 centres, with some revealing figures from last year. Read more - members only

There is a new energy at Vitax as the family-owned garden care specialist steps up investment in production, people, products and marketing under chief executive Anja Gooding. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond’s acquisitions and industry beating like-for-like sales growth lift half year profits to £24m, as the group raises its market leading profile. Read more - members only

A key event highlighting how three Midlands nurseries are adapting their growing techniques to meet the demands of the retail customer in the modern world. Read more - open to all

The Horticultural Trades Association welcomes Nadine Charlton, Rebecca Grant and Emma Birkbeck to its Board, bringing fresh expertise to support the UK horticulture industry.

York Christmas Trees and Santa Trees lead the 2026 BCTGA Awards, with winners supplying festive trees and wreaths to No. 10 Downing Street.

Choice Marketing has become Choice Garden Centre Group as the independent buying group marks 25 years, reports record rebate income and expands its membership. Read more - members only

Bramblecrest, the leading premium garden furniture brand, is celebrating after being named Employer of the Year at the prestigious South West 250 Awards earlier this week. Read more - open to all

Garden centres are switching on Christmas.  From Blue Diamond’s group-wide preview evenings to Bents’ theatrical light trail, operators are giving customers more reasons to visit—and return. Read more - members only

British Hardwood Tree Nursery has renewed its Plant Healthy certification for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to biosecurity and healthy British-grown planting stock.

Perrywood Garden Centres is celebrating the first anniversary of the redevelopment of its Sudbury site after sales rocketed to £9m — the target originally set for year three. Read more - members only

Greenfingers Charity is seeking players and sponsors for its inaugural Golf Day at Staverton Park on 15 April 2027, raising funds for children’s hospice gardens.