Toilets and restaurant close as water slows to a trickle at garden centres in Kent due to supplies disruption. Read more - members only

Two butterfly-themed show gardens at RHS events this summer will help promote the 2026 Big Butterfly Count and encourage more pollinator-friendly gardening across the UK.

The  Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is supporting UK growers with R&D into two areas where pressure continues to mount: the move away from peat and the shrinking toolbox of plant protection products (PPPs). Read more - members only

A new government‑funded review has set out the most detailed picture yet of Scotland’s transition toward peat‑free horticulture, concluding that the sector is making “clear progress” but ... Read more - members only

Millions of gardeners could face inconsistent recycling services at the end of March unless local authorities update their guidance to reflect new national rules on plastic plant pots, the HTA has warned. Read more - members only

Landscape and garden design organisations take first steps towards a collaboration aimed at raising standards, strengthening professionalism and increasing client confidence in the quality of domestic landscaping. Read more - members only

Last week’s GCA conference heard how retail, the economy and even the weather are changing. Speakers including retail expert Mary Portas, and economists from HSBC, outlined strategies for garden centres. Read more - members only

British Gardening is set for sustainable, wildlife-friendly, digital, and resilient growth in 2026, says Thompson & Morgan following a nationwide survey. Read more - members only

HTA has unveiled its Scottish Environmental Horticulture Manifesto outlining a vision for Scotland’s green economy which could unlock a £5.1bn economic opportunity by 2030. Read more - members only

The London College of Garden Design (LCGD) has been recognised for its leadership in sustainability, embedding environmental principles into its training and shaping the next generation of responsible, biodiversity-focused garden design professionals. Read more - open to all

BHETA has released an urgent warning regarding the latest Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, highlighting the significant financial implications of the new rules. Read more - members only

A hosepipe ban by Yorkshire Water, the first in the UK this year, will start on Friday.  The HTA recognises the need to act but highlights exceptions. Read more - members only

Mike Burks, managing director of the Gardens Group, delivered a keynote speech at a Westminster dinner to mark the start of Chelsea week. Read more - open to all

20 organisations have united to create clear guidance on how to grow successfully using peat-free compost, making it easier for gardeners to make sustainable choices. Read more - open to all

Bionema Group, a UK-based biocontrol technology company, is committed to creating 50 science and technology apprenticeships over the next three years. Read more - members only

The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest of oak trees.  The warm weather has led to the moth growing quicker than in previous years. Read more - members only

The RHS has joined the Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) for growing media as a Supporter Member, adding weight to the initiative to measure objectively the environmental and social impact of each type of growing media. Read more - open to all

With its 90th anniversary coming up in 2027, Bents Garden & Home gathered the wider Bent family to think about what a “fourth generation” business could look like in practice. Read more - members only

Sweet chestnut blight has been confirmed in Devon.  The Forestry Commission has introduced restrictions on the movement of susceptible material in parts of South Devon from Thursday 2 April. Read more - open to all

Trade restrictions on the movement of conifer species have been lifted across 7 English counties after confirmation that Phytophthora pluvialis no longer meets the criteria for quarantine pest status. Read more - members only

The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS), the independently audited certification scheme for growing media, has a redesigned website with responsibility ratings for tested products. Read more - members only

MPs and members of the House of Lords met the trade at a reception in Westminster to hear calls for closer collaboration between industry and government to unlock Environmental Horticulture’s full potential. Read more - members only

Gardena lifted the Sword of Honour at the 44th GIMA Awards in front of 440 guests for a night of celebration at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, hosted by Patrick Kielty. Read more - open to all

Hosepipe bans in southern England—including areas served by Thames Water, Southern Water, Yorkshire Water, and South East Water—are still in effect. Read more - members only

The Government’s climate change and biodiversity targets will not be met without greater support for domestic tree production, according to a groundbreaking new report produced jointly by the Woodland Trust, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the National Trust (NT) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Read more - members only

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban will begin next Tuesday for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire. Read more - members only

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is celebrating its fifth consecutive year as a Planet Mark Certified Business, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability. Read more - open to all

Greenwood Plants is collaborating with the RHS and Sheffield University on a research project to study the carbon accounting of nursery stock for urban greening. Read more - members only

Treasure Gardening, a disruptive new social enterprise, launches into the UK market with its debut product, Wonderfuel, the first in a series of innovative, sustainable gardening products. Read more - members only

Whilst other industries look to reduce their environmental impact we want to increase ours.  This is the message received by Minister Daniel Zeichner at the House of Commons yesterday. Read more - members only