A new restful ‘sanctuary’ for vulnerable older Londoners is underway at Thrive London. The Sanctuary Garden will provide a peaceful, safe and accessible space for older and disabled people especially those living with dementia and their carers. Read more - open to all

Garden centres making the local news include the sale of the freehold of BGC's Ramsgate, new plans for Malmesbury, the closure of Billing and a rebuild of Klondyke’s Weaver Vale. Read more - members only

Evergreen Christmas Trees, Wales, has won the accolade of providing the Christmas tree for Downing Street.  Santa Trees, Cornwall will provide the wreath for the door. Read more - open to all

British Garden Centres has brewed up a storm and raised an impressive £7420.29 for the national Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, September 27th, and throughout the weekend. Read more - open to all

The HTA and RHS collaborated to bring a peat-free workshop to the RHS Garden Hyde Hall. The free workshop provided a forum for growers to share their knowledge and brought together industry experts to speak on various aspects of peat-free growing Read more - open to all

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Sturmer Nurseries in Essex to industry newcomers. Read more - members only

Local news reports reveal the pressure on small garden centres.  3 are closing, 2 are for sale. There’s also a blaze caused by a mouse and the opening of Webbs’ Floral Fields. Read more - members only

Perennial - the charity who supports those who work in horticulture - is excited to invite you and your team to participate in a thrilling firewalk fundraiser on 18 October 2024. Read more - open to all

Hamilton’s Outdoor Living, a new outdoor living showroom in Penrith, Cumbria, officially opened in May 2024, welcoming both the public and garden professionals.  Read more - open to all

David Knight is thrilled with the new retail extension at Knights Garden Centre in Warlingham, Surrey, completed last month. Read more - members only

Garden centre staff throughout the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) East region are celebrating today after picking up awards during a presentation at Coton Orchard Garden Centre yesterday evening. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) North region members met yesterday afternoon at Strikes Stokesley Garden Centre for their Area Award presentations.

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Teams at garden centres across the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) South East area are celebrating after scooping awards during a presentation evening yesterday at Haskins Garden Centre Snowhill. Read more - open to all

The deadline to enter the HTA Grower of the Year Awards has been extended and entries will now close on Tuesday 30 July 2024.

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Gardening for health charity Thrive hosted a corporate volunteer day with home and garden retailer Robert Dyas in June at its garden in London Battersea Park. Read more - open to all

Sarah Raven has achieved B Corp status, becoming the first online garden retailer to earn the prestigious certification. The milestone is a result of the brand's long-term dedication to sustainability and ethical business practices. Read more - open to all

Perennial proudly marked its 185^th year with the Dig Deep for Perennial Fundraising Lunch. Supported by beautiful floral arrangements from The Plantman & Co., the event gathered supporters and industry professionals, all united in their commitment to ensure a brighter future for those working in horticulture. Read more - open to all

To date, 18 brave individuals have taken to the skies above the Cotswold countryside, strapped to the top of a biplane. Now, with 28th August 2025 set for the next Greenfingers Wing Walk, the charity is calling on the industry not to miss out on the chance to join the Greenfingers Hall of Fame! Read more - open to all

British Flowerpots Ltd has commissioned a factory in Barnsley, following the merger of two established companies. Read more - open to all

Jules Hudson will host the annual competition to find the best Christmas tree in Britain, organised by The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA). Read more - members only

National Trust announces plans for £1 million in garden investment, as its collaboration with Blue Diamond Garden Centres enters third year. Read more - members only

A dedicated team from British Garden Centres recently volunteered their time to support St Andrew’s Hospice in Grimsby.  Read more - open to all

Squire’s received a total of 21 accolades across a range of categories in the GCA Awards announced recently, in the South East and East area Results. Read more - members only

The Ball Colegrave Summer Showcase has been as spectacular as ever despite the weather.  This is partly because Ball’s breeding strategy… Read more - members only

16th July marked another significant milestone for both the Greenfingers Charity and the team at Derian House Children’s Hospice as the all-new Sensory Garden was officially opened. Read more - open to all

Two leading commercial UK nurseries based in Herefordshire have held a charity football match to raise funds for Dementia UK (July 2024). Read more - open to all

Mark the 26th June 2025 in your diaries now, as you will not want to miss the Greenfingers Charity’s Floral Ball, a truly special event to mark the charity’s 25th anniversary. Read more - open to all

Staff at garden centres across the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Midlands, Wales & West region are celebrating after scooping awards during a presentation yesterday afternoon and evening at Melbicks Garden Centre. Read more - open to all

Unwins seeds, part of Westland Horticulture, a leading name in the gardening industry, and British Garden Centres, is delighted to announce the successful fundraising of £1,800 for the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

Every year, LOFA selects a variety of charities to receive financial contributions. We focus on organisations that resonate with our business values or hold personal significance within our industry or for our LOFA members. Read more - open to all