British Garden Centres is targeting the next generation of gardeners through their revamped e-commerce store. The 24/7 online store is accessible from the main British Garden Centres’ website. Read more - members only

The Rosebourne garden centres that Hillier acquired last autumn have been refurbished with changes to bring them in line with the Hillier family. Read more - members only

At 2,500 square feet the little dobbies newly opened on The Parade in Cheltenham is the biggest yet and over twice the size of the garden shop at Chiswick.  Read more - members only

Last weekend, Becky Lafford broke the women’s world record for a marathon run in wellies, using the same lightweight Leon Boots that claimed the men’s record in 2021. Read more - open to all

Yorkshire Garden Centres welcomes Edinburgh Woollen Mill to Tong Garden Centre and Pavers and Julian Charles to Tingley Garden Centre. Read more - open to all

Squire’s has reported a good performance for 2022, well above pre pandemic levels despite supply challenges in many categories, resulting in higher stock levels than usual. Read more - members only

James Oakey appointment as Buying Director of Hayloft Plants Ltd will make the retirement of the founders, Yvonne & Derek Jarman, much easier within the next couple of years. Read more - open to all

After protracted negotiations, Planters has acquired the £4m Brookfields Garden Centre in Nottingham and has plans for substantial growth. Read more - members only

The founders of Bramblecrest have announced the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust that holds a controlling interest in the company for the benefit of its employees. Read more - members only

Hawley Garden Centre, in Sutton-at-Hone, Dartford has been put up for sale by its owners for £5m. Read more - members only

Tingley garden centre is celebrating its first gardening season with a celebration launch weekend next month. Read more - open to all

Kingfisher results for y/e Jan 2023 show underlying sales trends remain resilient although B&Q sales fell -8.2% against strong comparatives due to Covid.  Read more - members only

Amy Stubbs and Boyd Douglas Davis addressed the GIMA Day Conference to explain how British Garden Centres propose to develop over the next few years. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres has leased Hawkesmill Nurseries’ unit at Temple in Warwickshire.  Renamed Temple Nursery it will become BGC’s third production unit. [Updated] Read more - members only

British Garden Centres has got more than ever planned for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2023.  The family-run group is hosting several special events nationwide to raise funds. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond has acquired Fosseway Garden Centre in Gloucestershire.  This deal is the second in a month after the purchase of Beckworth Emporium. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond appoints TV gardener, author & chartered horticulturalist, David Domoney, as ambassador to Bridgemere Show Gardens. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond’s upcoming auction of a limited number of Isaac Newton's Apple Trees have recently been featured in The Times newspaper, (Wednesday 19th April edition). Read more - open to all

The landlord of Northern Ireland’s The Junction retail and leisure park has handed over a 110,000sq ft garden centre to Dobbies to begin fitout work. Read more - members only

Following the February announcement that Boningale Nurseries was to be sold, it has been confirmed by Quinton Edwards that a buyer has been found and the nursery is now under offer.  Read more - members only

Blue Diamond has exchanged contracts to purchase Beckworth Emporium, the first of two deals expected to complete this month.  Read more - members only

Boyd Douglas-Davies is leaving British Garden Centres (BGC) at the end of April to set up his own consultancy business, advising the garden industry and visitor attractions. Read more - members only

Portfolio Director for Spring & Autumn Fair and Glee, Nicola Meadows, is appointed divisional managing director for the retail Manufacturing and engineering division of Hyve Group plc. Read more - open to all

Fallen Fruits has been acquired by Esschert Design, its main supplier since 1997, with the aim of developing the business in the UK. Read more - members only

Dobbies and Blue Diamond garden centres are partnering with BBC Radio 2 for Let it Grow by donating 120,000 packets of seeds between them. Read more - members only

The Blue Diamond Group, with 42 UK garden centres and sales of £330m, joins Evergreen Garden Care’s scheme to divert 40 million compost bags from landfill. Read more - members only

“The launch of Seezon™ is a very exciting moment for SBM Life Science.  More than just a new website, we hope it will act as the go-to digital destination for consumers.” Read more - members only

Dobbies CEO, Graeme Jenkins, faced up to 80 suppliers at yesterday’s GIMA Day Conference and apologised for recent payment and communication problems. Read more - members only

700 staff and guests, dressed for the 1920’s, danced the Charleston as the winners of the Blue Diamond garden centre awards celebrated into the early morning. Read more - members only

MD Alan Roper revealed to 700 staff at last night’s spectacular Folies Bergere style awards evening that Blue Diamond would have two more garden centres by Easter.  Read more - members only