Blue Diamond's purchase of Frosts’ Willington Garden Centre completed slightly later than expected, on 18^th October.  This follows the group's acquisition of Woburn Sands in August. Read more - members only

Birdworld, owned by Haskins and on the same site as Forest Lodge Garde Centre, near Farnham, Surrey has been granted planning permission. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond agrees strategic partnership with European Group to ensure plant supply chain keep's pace with the continued expansion.  Read more - members only

The supplier of the year cup has been renamed the Peter Wilson Cup, in honour of the director of Mackenzie & Cruickshank who died earlier this year.  Read more - members only

More information has leaked out about the proposed Dobbies restructuring plan, the garden centres involved and its timeline for approval. Read more - members only

Following the appointment of Michael Yates as its new CEO earlier this year, Mr Fothergill’s today, announces three new executive appointments. Read more - open to all

Jack Whiteley, the founder of Glencrest Seatex that was put into administration last month, has launched Katie Blake Limited. Read more - members only

Results from Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres, half of British Garden Centres group, show a rise in sales and profit but warn of the challenges from rising costs. Read more - members only

Perrywood Garden Centres has today announced the purchase of Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre, located near Chelmsford in Essex. Read more - members only

Evergreen Garden Care acquires Econova’s gardening business and strengthens its presence in Scandinavia. Read more - members only

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

Glencrest Seatex, one of the most prominent UK garden furniture importers has been put into administration. 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

Hilco is set to begin Homebase sale process as Sainsbury’s buys 10 Homebase stores for conversion into Sainsbury's supermarkets. Read more - members only

Gardening retailer and wholesaler, Plantagen Finland, will submit an application for corporate restructuring on Thursday. Read more - members only

Over 400 guests watched as Sipcam retained the GIMA best product award from last year, while Westland was voted supplier of the year by GCA members. Read more - open to all

Planters has added a 5^th garden centre, with the purchase of Pacific Nurseries in the West Midlands.  UPDATED Read more - members only

Staverton Nursery, near Lewes in East Sussex, has been rebuilt following a fire in April 2023 which destroyed half of their retail space, coffee shop and offices. Read more - members only

The Board of Directors of Squire’s Garden Centres has announced that Martin Breddy, managing director since 2016, has decided to retire next summer. Read more - open to all

Popularity of HTA’s first FutureGrow Expo has demonstrated growers’ need for information and support when planning mechanisation and automation. Read more - members only

On World Mental Health Day (10 October 2024), Notcutts is celebrating its commitment to wellbeing after 25 colleagues have successfully qualified as Mental Health First Aiders this year. Read more - open to all

Dobbies Garden Centres has published its restructuring plan that involves the closing of 11 sites and impacts 465 colleagues.  The aim is to ensure a return to sustainable profitability.  Read more - members only

Will Armitage succeeds Alan Down as HTA President with Jane Lawler becoming vice president.   There are awards also for Mike Burks and Majestic Trees. Read more - members only

Trading has begun to rebound says Notcutts as it reveals headline figures for 2023/24, when it was voted Best Employer in the East of England in retail and hospitality. Read more - members only

B&Q and Screwfix parent, Kingfisher, has posted “better than expected” half year results, with adjusted pre-tax profit (PBT) dipping half a percentage point to £334 million and top-line sales dipping 1.8% to £6.75bn. Read more - members only

Caulders Garden Centres are set to purchase Forth Valley Garden Centre in Linlithgow, better known as Rouken Glen, Linlithgow, from the Sheikh family. Read more - members only

Decorative landscaping supplier, Deco-Pak, has been bought in a management buyout by David and Craig Hall. Read more - members only

Sky News reports that Dobbies is plotting a far-reaching financial overhaul which could pave the way for store closures and steep rent cuts. Read more - members only

Work is now underway at Caulders Garden Centre Kirkintilloch to build a new 300 seated Restaurant and to extend the existing Garden Centre. Read more - members only

Last year, Hillier completed phase 1 of Newbury garden centre's redevelopment.  This year it has added concessions including clothing and gardening equipment. Read more - members only