A 5th Dobbies site for British Garden Centres
As British Garden Centres reveal that Havant is the 5th garden centre lease taken on this year, we list the new operators of all the former Dobbies sites. Read more - members only
A 5th Dobbies site for British Garden Centres
As British Garden Centres reveal that Havant is the 5th garden centre lease taken on this year, we list the new operators of all the former Dobbies sites. Read more - members only
Proposed solar farm threatens closure of Barnsdale Gardens
Barnsdale Gardens, a renowned leader in peat-free and chemical-free gardening since its founding in 1983 by Geoff Hamilton, faces a potential threat from a proposed solar farm. Read more - open to all
Perrywood has two garden centres in the top 10
At the Garden Centre Association annual awards gala, Perrywood Tiptree was placed 1st in the Garden Centre Association’s Top 100 League Table. This makes them only one of ten 'Garden Centres of Excellence' in the whole of the UK. Read more - open to all
Green-tech names St Leonard’s Hospice as its chosen charity for 2025
Green-tech, the UK’s leading supplier of landscaping materials, has announced that St Leonard’s Hospice in York will be its charity of the year for 2025. Read more - open to all
Partners Pie and Pint event raises over £3,800 for Perennial
The horticulture industry came together for the third annual Perennial Partners Pie and Pint night, raising an extraordinary amount of money for the charity which helps people working in horticulture. Read more - open to all
"2024 was all about gardening not delivering"
The weather and rising costs contributed to a challenging year for garden centres, but an ‘OK’ Christmas means sales caught up with last year. Read more - members only
Roots to Retail – our latest collaborative event
Now in its third year, The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, New Leaf Plants and Frank P Matthews are once again excited to invite you to our wonderful and immensely successful open event to help kick start your season and offer advice on those issues that matter most to us all for 2025. Read more - open to all
Christmas Stars align for Poinsettia Day on 12th December
If you want to bring a naturally elegant style into your home this season, without losing any of the traditional charm associated with Christmas, poinsettias are the perfect place to start. Read more - open to all
Downing Street switch-on celebrates British Growers
A 19-foot Nordmann Fir from Britain’s champion Christmas tree grower has taken pride of place outside No 10 Downing Street in celebration of the dedicated craftsmanship of British growers. Read more - open to all
HTA concludes 125th anniversary celebrations
As the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) concludes its 125th anniversary year, a special tree planting ceremony was held at Horticulture House in Chilton, Oxfordshire, marking the culmination of a year-long celebration of supporting UK’s horticultural industry. Read more - open to all
YPHA Expands with New Operations Team
In response to the rapid growth of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA), the organisation is thrilled to announce the formation of a new Operations Team. Read more - open to all
Garden centres in the West hit by Storm Bert
“Sorry folks, we’ve been pumping flood water all night but we’re losing so we’re going to have to close today, as we try to salvage our stock.” Read more - members only
South West Food & Drink Champions announced
The overall champion winners of this year’s Taste of the West Awards programme were announced last night at a prestigious ceremony held at Westpoint Arena near Exeter. Read more - open to all
Westland Horticulture-sponsored GCA Rising Stars finalists revealed
Four individuals from Garden Centre Association (GCA) member garden centres have been announced as finalists in the industry body’s Rising Stars programme sponsored by Westland Horticulture. Read more - open to all
Huge fire at Old Well Garden Centre
The Old Well Garden Centre has issued an update after a “devastating” blaze at the popular local family business. Firefighters were called to the centre in the early hours of Friday morning. The fire, although vast, was pretty much contained within the structure of the newly built entrance and shop extension. Read more - members only
Tates of Sussex Garden Centres, welcomed James McCleary MP
Tates of Sussex Garden Centres, welcomed James McCleary MP to their Paradise Park Garden Centre at Newhaven, East Sussex to discuss the impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 Read more - open to all
Would you climb Kilimanjaro for the Greenfingers Charity?
Are you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? The Greenfingers Charity invites adrenaline seekers and bucket-list enthusiasts to take on an extraordinary challenge – climbing Kilimanjaro, the legendary ‘Roof of Africa’! Read more - open to all
Garden Re-Leaf Day gets even bigger
The much-loved Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is expanding its line-up this March (Friday 21st) with an exciting third route, as the South-West joins the roster. Read more - open to all
The 2025 Spring Showcase… You Are Invited!
We are delighted to welcome you back to our West Adderbury Trials facility to join us as we present the 2025 Spring Showcase. Read more - open to all
Florals and fun for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025
The countdown to Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025 has begun, and this year promises to be a blooming marvellous celebration! Mark your calendars for Friday, 21st March 2025, as the garden industry gears up for a day packed with fundraising, florals, and plenty of fun. Read more - open to all
‘Most Jumperful’ challenge raises over £7,900
The festive season was made even brighter this year as Kimberley Hornby George and Chris Moncrief donned their Christmas jumpers for the annual ‘Most Jumperful Time of the Year’ fundraising event in support of the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all
Shoplifting from Garden Centres makes BBC headlines
Garden centres have been sharing their frustrations about shoplifting on a WhatsApp group since October. Their campaign for support has hit the BBC headlines today. Read more - members only
HTA supports Greenfingers charity with fundraising contribution
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has proudly presented Greenfingers Charity with a cheque for £14,537.79. This impressive amount was raised through the National Garden Gift Card scheme, supplemented by dedicated fundraising efforts from the HTA team throughout the year. Read more - open to all
GCA members invited to enter this year’s Worrall Cup
Garden Centre Association (GCA) members are being invited to put together their marketing campaigns to enter the organisation’s prestigious annual Worrall Cup competition. Read more - open to all
The ‘Most Jumperful Time of the Year’
With Christmas just around the corner, festive jumper fans are gearing up for the return of the ‘most jumperful time of the year,’ a much-loved annual FUNdraising event to support the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all
GIMA announces £20,000 fundraising total for Greenfingers Charity
GIMA is delighted to announce that it has raised a brilliant £20,113 for Greenfingers throughout 2024 as the charity heads into its 25th anniversary year. Read more - open to all
Catering Group of the Year
British Garden Centres and Yorkshire Garden Centres are celebrating after winning two of the main Garden Catering categories in a national trade magazine. Read more - members only
Green-tech exceeds £30,000 charity target to mark milestone anniversary
To celebrate three decades in business, Green-tech, a leading supplier in the landscaping industry, launched its ambitious ‘£30k for 30 Years’ charity campaign at the start of 2024. Read more - open to all
British Garden Centres raises £30,000 for Greenfingers Charity
British Garden Centres has again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to giving back to the charity, presenting Greenfingers with a cheque for £30,000. This impressive sum was raised through a year of fundraising efforts across the company's 65 stores across the UK. Read more - open to all
HTA highlights garden centre thefts to Police and Crime Commissioners
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to drive its campaign against retail crime within the garden centre sector, engaging with both the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for West Sussex, Katy Bourne and the Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber, this month. Read more - open to all