GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall, will step down in May 2026, marking the end of a successful 12-year tenure building the influence and effectiveness of the trade association for garden manufacturers. Read more - open to all

Following the GIMA webinar held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, GIMA is pleased to confirm Walmart Marketplace as its next retail partner for the GIMA Buyer Connect programme – and host of the first ‘Meet the Buyer’ event of 2026. Read more - open to all

Dobbies Garden Centre has continued its nationwide refurbishment programme with a major upgrade to its Moreton Park site in Shropshire, making it the seventh store to be refreshed in 2025. Read more - members only

With less than two months to go, the 2026 Giving & Living trade show prepares to showcase new gift, home, and coastal-themed ranges for retailers at Westpoint Exeter from 18–20 January.

"Permanently lower tax rates" for garden centres and farm shops announced in the Budget are likely to be offset by potentially tripled Rateable Values in 2026, advises Malcolm Scott. Read more - members only

In a record-breaking year The National Garden Scheme donated £3.9m to nursing and health charities, showing the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes. Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) reveals results of national garden centre Christmas displays competition.  Winners include include Bents, Garsons and Brinsmore. Read more - members only

With festive spirit rising and December barely underway, the newest duo to take on the ‘Most Jumperful Time of the Year’ challenge have been confirmed: Glee Event Director, Matthew Mein, and Sarah Want from MorePeople. Read more - open to all

The HTA and its Association of Professional Landscapers congratulate the winners of the 2025 WorldSkills UK National Finals in Landscaping and Horticulture, recognising outstanding young talent and celebrating excellence across the sector.

Somerset businesses can access unparalleled networking, insight and innovation on 25 February 2026, as the Source Roadshow and Visit Somerset AGM & Conference run side-by-side at the Bath & West Showground. Read more - open to all

HSBC economist Chris Hare will speak at the GCA’s 60th anniversary Annual Conference in January 2026, offering economic insights, inflation forecasts and analysis following the recent budget to garden centre industry delegates. Read more - open to all

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) can reveal that the dynamic presenting duo of Phil Tremayne and Peter Donegan will return as hosts for the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards 2026.