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

Holland & Barrett has opened its first garden centre concession as a trial last week at Gates in Leicestershire.  A second is to follow. Read more - members only

Sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic has forged a new partnership with The Wildlife Community, an online community and shop dedicated to connecting people with nature. Read more - open to all

Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability. Read more - open to all

Monkton Elm Garden Centre will be at the heart of a housing development surrounding the site which offers them a real opportunity to future proof their business. Improving their food and catering offer is seen as crucial to this change. Read more - members only

B&Q is testing a new means of home delivery for small products using a fleet of autonomous robots. Read more - members only

Deroma installs solar panels to help generate sustainable power at its headquarters and factory in Malo Italy. Read more - open to all

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

CEO Damian McGloughlin denies an active sales process for Homebase following a Sky News report that Hilco Capital has had an approach for its sale. Read more - members only

Investment contributes to 11% growth from Cotton Traders’ 87 stores that include 60 garden centre concessions. Read more - members only

B&M UK reports a strong sell-through in gardening helping to deliver a strong gross margin in the last quarter despite a like-for-like drop in sales. Read more - members only

Yorkshire Garden Centres have announced that they are to join the Tillington Group. The 30-year-old buying and marketing group comprises 11 family-owned Garden Centre businesses in the UK, currently representing 41 centres. 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

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

Derek and Yvonne Jarman are to retire having sold Hayloft Plants to de Jager & Sons. Read more - members only

Wyevale Nurseries is creating a new reservoir to help capture, store and recycle more water while also protecting the environment and reducing flooding. Read more - members only

Deroma installs solar panels to its headquarters to help generate sustainable power for the future at its headquarters and factory in Malo Italy. Read more - open to all

British Garden centres has acquired Langlands’ three garden centres in Yorkshire.  James Ducker joins BGC. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond has acquired Frosts Garden Centre at Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire.   The centre will be given a new look over the coming months. Read more - members only

Taylors Bulbs have been reaping the rewards of their recent solar panel and LED lighting installations. 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

Petersham Nurseries has prevailed after an epic 18-year battle with Richmond Council that threatened the future of its famous greenhouse restaurant. Read more - members only

Frosts has announced that it is in discussion with Blue Diamond about the prospective sale of their two remaining garden centres. Read more - members only

Whetman Plants International in Exeter UK. has agreed to a takeover by the German company, Selecta One. The company operates worldwide.

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