Cotton Traders builds profits in 2024

Cotton Traders, with concessions in 65 garden centres, has maintained steady performance for the fiscal year ending 2024, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Read more - members only

Bookings boom for GIMA Awards 2025 – secure your place now! 

Excitement is mounting across the garden industry as bookings for the 2025 GIMA Awards surge well ahead of expectations. This year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most well-attended celebrations in recent history. Read more - open to all

SGLD Autumn event tackles climate design challenges

The SGLD will host a major two-day symposium this autumn titled Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate, taking place at Sheffield City Hall from 17–18 October 2025. Read more - open to all

Errol Reuben Fernandes - SGLD Symposium Chair.

HTA launches £1,500 Bursary for Young Grower of the Year Winner

The HTA has introduced a new £1,500 bursary to celebrate and support emerging talent through the Young Grower Under 35 award, part of the HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2025.

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BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair returns to Audley End this August

The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair returns to Audley End, 29–31 August 2025, with expert advice, feature gardens, shopping, workshops, and seasonal inspiration. Read more - open to all

Dig Deep for Perennial Fundraising Lunch

Dig Deep for Perennial Fundraising Lunch  is being held at The Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch, London on 10 October from 12pm to 4.30pm. Read more - open to all

Westland Warriors snatch second victory at 2025

The Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race returned to Grendon Lakes with exciting races, family fun, and a second consecutive year win for the Westland Warriors. Read more - open to all

Westland Warriors took home the winners title for the 2nd year running

Sarah Raven buys back SarahRaven.com

The gardening and lifestyle retail brand, Sarah Raven, has been acquired by its original founder and creative director, Sarah Raven. Read more - members only

Sarah Raven

Record-breaking entries announced for APL Awards 2026

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) has announced a record 141 entries for its 2026 APL Awards, marking an all-time high as the awards celebrate their 30th anniversary. Read more - open to all

Second hosepipe ban begins next Tuesday

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban will begin next Tuesday for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire. Read more - members only

The Serge Hill Project launches its first ever Summer Online Auction

The Serge Hill Project launches its first ever Summer Online Auction with artworks by Edmund de Waal, Romilly Saumarez Smith, Factum Foundation and a Group Garden Tour with Tom and Sue Stuart-Smith. Read more - open to all

First hosepipe ban starts on Friday

A hosepipe ban by Yorkshire Water, the first in the UK this year, will start on Friday.  The HTA recognises the need to act but highlights exceptions. Read more - members only

Drip irrigation is allowed

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