Frank P. Matthews Trees celebrated its 125th anniversary with an industry Open Day, showcasing its tree-growing expertise, innovation and commitment to the future of British horticulture.

A charity golf day has helped Team Greenfingers surpass £244,000 in fundraising following its Mount Kilimanjaro challenge, bringing the charity closer to its £250,000 milestone.

Greenfingers Charity’s Kilimanjaro team has reached day six of its trek, raising more than £227,000 and aiming to surpass £250,000.

Frank P Matthews Trees has launched a new commemorative apple tree, ‘Legacy’, for the forthcoming season, marking its 125th anniversary while supporting the work of the National Garden Scheme. Read more - open to all

With just three weeks remaining before the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro Trek begins, anticipation is building among the team preparing to tackle Africa’s highest mountain in support of children’s hospice gardens.

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

Vitax, leading garden care specialists based in Coalville, Leicestershire, demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through a tree planting event in the National Forest, as part of its latest community partnership. 

Greenfingers Charity runners raised over £12,600 at the London Landmarks Half Marathon, supporting therapeutic gardens for children in hospices across the UK. Read more - open to all

Plant Heritage joins Big Give Earth Raise 2026 aiming to raise £10,000 for plant conservation, supported by HelenLikesPlants and the Planting Design Collective ahead of RHS Chelsea.

Green-tech continues backing Perennial, the UK charity supporting horticulture workers, providing advice, financial aid, and wellbeing support.

GARDENA and UNICEF renew their partnership to expand access to clean water and sanitation, aiming to support 355,000 vulnerable children and families while raising global awareness about water conservation.

Excitement builds across the garden retail sector as businesses and teams prepare for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2026, uniting for one of the industry’s most positive and impactful fundraising events. Read more - open to all

British Garden Centres is preparing nationwide fundraising for Garden Re‑Leaf Day, with all 78 centres supporting Greenfingers Charity through events and challenges, aiming to raise £100,000 during 2026.

The Greenfingers Charity is extending its heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this year's Summer Ball, following an unforgettable evening of celebration, generosity and fundraising in aid of children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Read more - open to all

Leading provider of mental health support via horticultural therapy, Plants and Minds, is looking to expand its Board of Trustees and appoint a new Chair of Trustees to lead the charity. Read more - open to all

After months of preparation, fundraising and anticipation, the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro team has completed one of the world’s toughest trekking challenges, pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits in support of children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Read more - open to all

The annual GIMA Charity Golf Day teed off last week on Thursday 4^th June, welcoming a record-breaking 100 golfers to Belton Woods Golf, Spa and Hotel for a day of sporting competition, networking and fundraising – all in aid of the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

Bents Garden & Home is launching a new family attraction, Dinosaurs in the Hidden Garden, from 1 July to 6 September, transforming its Hidden Garden into an immersive dinosaur trail. Read more - open to all

The garden retail sector is being encouraged to wear floral finery and raise funds in support of the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro trekking team.

Greenfingers Charity will transform a RHS Malvern show garden into a permanent therapeutic space at James Hopkins Trust. Read more - open to all

Manchester-based garden retailer J. Parker’s welcomed David Domoney to Daisy Nook Garden Centre for a community fundraising event supporting The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Read more - open to all

SOLEX launches summer in style as its third annual Awards & Afterparty returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 7 July 2026, reimagined as the SOLEX World Cup Awards Night celebration. Read more - open to all

Dobbies’ first-year partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK triples its target, funding brain health research and community awareness initiatives.

Garden Re‑Leaf Day 2026 once again highlighted the remarkable generosity and camaraderie that define the garden industry, as supporters across the UK came together for Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

British Garden Centres opens its new Grantham site on 3 April, with Adam Frost leading celebrations after a major refurbishment.

Gardena relaunches its Top of the Plots competition for 2026, inviting UK growers to showcase their plots across seven categories, with entries opening 7 May and judged by Huw Richards.

Horticultural Trades Association is sponsoring a 24-strong industry team climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity and a new hospice garden.

Supporters across the garden industry are preparing for the annual Garden Re-Leaf sponsored walks, raising funds for the Greenfingers Charity ahead of Garden Re-Leaf Day on 20 March.