Provender Nurseries is certified Plant Healthy
Provender Nurseries are now certified ‘Plant Healthy’, one of the first group of ornamental suppliers to the horticultural industry to gain certification so far. Read more - open to all
Provender Nurseries is certified Plant Healthy
Provender Nurseries are now certified ‘Plant Healthy’, one of the first group of ornamental suppliers to the horticultural industry to gain certification so far. Read more - open to all
Duchess of Cornwall celebrates Flowers from the Farm anniversary
Double celebration for Flowers from the Farm as 1000th grower joins on the 10th anniversary of the British cut flower grower association Read more - open to all
More walkers welcome!
Join the Garden Re-Leaf Lands’ End to John O’Groats virtual walk. Read more - open to all
More land adds 25% to Kelkay capacity
Kelkay has signed a long-term lease for additional land in Pocklington which will expand inventory holding capacity by a further 25%. Read more - open to all
One million steps for Garden Re-Leaf 2021
As Garden Re-Leaf turns 10 in 2021, it seems only right that the team at the Greenfingers charity celebrate in style with their own FUNdraising challenge – ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the One Million Step Challenge! Read more - open to all
Thrive with Notcutts during lockdown
Notcutts Garden Centres have partnered with Thrive to help cultivate the nation’s wellbeing making the ‘Cultivating Wellbeing in Gardens and Nature’ course freely available. Read more - open to all
Scotscape Groundscape to support Greenfingers Charity
We are thrilled therefore to announce that with immediate effect we pledge to donate 1% of the annual value of every new Annual Garden Maintenance Contract we win to the brilliant charity Greenfingers. Read more - open to all
A New Year update from Greenfingers
A look ahead to another year of FUNdraising. In a year which sees the charity’s biggest fundraising day, Garden Re-Leaf, turns 10 the next 12 months are set to be a busy year for the charity and its supporters. Read more - open to all
Garden centres in the news over the weekend
Local news reports this weekend include a £5,000 theft from Dobbies and police warnings about traffic queues outside garden centres. Read more - members only
Treat your mask like underwear
Stewarts garden centres are using humour to help underline the message that everyone will be wearing masks. Read more - open to all
Dobbies to open restaurants across the UK
Dobbies reveals measures in place to open its 68 restaurants across the UK from Friday 3rd, in Northern Ireland, and England to following day, overseen by a safety champion at each store. Read more - members only
The BBC has reported that a man has died in what has been described as a "tragic accident" at Westland's peat plant in Dungannon, County Tyrone. Read more - open to all
Business as usual after fire at Cook’s Garden centre
Cook’s Garden Centre is open as normal after a fire on Friday afternoon destroyed a check out area and glasshouse, including a gold medal winning Chelsea flower show stand. Read more - open to all
Fire at Johnsons Garden Centre (Updated)
Fire broke out at Johnsons Garden Centre near Boston on Sunday, causing smoke to billow above the site. Read more - members only
Garden centres receive top awards at GCA conference
Garden centre staff across the country are celebrating after receiving awards at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference in Bristol yesterday (Monday, January 27, 2020). Read more - members only
Poundbury Gardens to mark 15th birthday
Poundbury Gardens will celebrate its 15th anniversary, with founders Mike and Louise Burks announcing plans to undertake 15 community planting projects to mark the occasion. Read more - open to all
Pit Boss® and Louisiana Grills® by Dansons join LOFA
Pit Boss® and Louisiana Grills® by Dansons are the newest member of The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA). Read more - open to all
Parasene introduces gas products
Following its acquisition of the Parasene brand name Fireside Products has announced the launch of range of Parasene branded gas products. Read more - open to all
Get set go – supporters confirm plans for Garden Re-Leaf 2021
It’s now only a matter of weeks before we reach Garden Re-Leaf Day. Here we find out more about some of the amazing events which will be taking place throughout March 2021 to help celebrate its 10th anniversary! Read more - open to all
Blue Diamond reopens Nailsworth garden centre
A mudslide following heavy rain forced Blue Diamond to close Nailsworth garden centre in Gloucestershire, on 3rd February. The garden centre has re-opened this afternoon. Read more - open to all
Why can’t garden centres in NI buy plants & seeds from GB?
Why can’t Northern Ireland garden centres get deliveries of many plants and seeds from the rest of the United Kingdom following Brexit? Read more - open to all
HTA commits to 20% less CO2 with Planet Mark
The HTA has signed with Planet Mark to give members expert support in achieving the 20% carbon reductions goal in the HTA Sustainability Roadmap. There's a free workshop in February. Read more - members only
New Garsons building increases footfall
A contemporary link building opened in September 2020 at Garsons Esher to connect its farm shop and garden centre has been hailed an immediate success. Read more - open to all
The Midland's biggest drive-in cinema comes to Webbs
Webbs of Wychbold will open what it claims is the Midlands' biggest drive-in, set in the garden centre car park. Read more - open to all
Oldrids store in Boston to close
Oldrids’ Boston store is to close, the garden centre in Grantham continues to trade. Read more - open to all
Garden centre and other news around the country
The Duchess of Cambridge at Fakenham Garden centre, in Hello feature. Another Norfolk garden centre is for sale, while the Sunday Telegraph warns against buying plants on Amazon. Read more - members only
Garden Centre in Bury St Edmunds to close
Marlows Home and Garden Centre in Bury St Edmunds is to close, blaming poor trading conditions caused by Coronavirus. Read more - members only
Gifting Plants to Frontline NHS Workers
Webbs, Bransford Webbs and Plant Love UK have joined forces to show their gratitude to the hardworking staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital by donating free plants to brighten their homes and gardens. Read more - open to all
Garden Centres of Excellence - winners announced at GCA conference
The winners of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) most prestigious awards including its Garden Centres of Excellence were announced at its annual conference yesterday (Tuesday, January 28, 2020). Read more - members only
Review of 2019
Here is a summary of the news stories published on Gardenforum during 2019: Wyevale disintegration and the expansion of other groups, the environment, supplier consolidation and people in the news. This review is open to all. Read more - open to all