Garden centres making the headlines locally

Garden centres making local headlines include a toy emporium at Webbs, turkey collections from Hillier, a new building at Otter, paddle courts at Blue Diamond and the return of a garden centre set to close. Read more - members only

Planters A21 garden centre continues expansion plans

The new owners of Planters A21 garden centre in Etchingham have submitted plans for further expansion and the addition of a nursery. Read more - members only

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre’s new Christmas video

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre is once again spreading Christmas cheer with the release of its 2025 Christmas video, “A Christmas Star”, continuing its tradition of creating magical festive videos. Read more - open to all

Haskins announces recent CFO appointment

Haskins Garden Centres has appointed Wendy Axford as its new Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s long-term strategy and transformation. Read more - open to all

 Wendy Axford, Chief Financial Officer at Haskins

GIMA AWARDS 2025

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

GARDENA celebrate with the GIMA Sword of Excellence

Charity and community set to thrive with Vitax’s support

Vitax is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with gardening for health charity – Thrive. Read more - open to all

Anja Gooding, Vitax's CEO with Kyra Trewby, Community Engagement Officer at Thrive

Hillier Nurseries is a finalist for 2026 AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards

Hillier Nurseries is a finalist for the prestigious AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2026.  This recognition follows Hillier’s success at the HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2025. Read more - members only

Voting opens for GCA Associate Member of the Year 2025

GCA garden centres can now vote for their 2025 Associate Member of the Year, celebrating suppliers and partners who’ve made outstanding contributions to the industry. Voting closes December 31, 2025. Read more - open to all

 Last year’s GCA Associate of the Year winners Lyme Bay Winery

T&M survey looks forward to 2026

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

Darren Hawkes to speak at the APL Awards 2026

Renowned garden designer Darren Hawkes joins the APL Awards 2026 as a keynote speaker, inspiring finalists with his creativity, experience, and award-winning projects in landscape design and horticultural excellence. Read more - open to all

Award-winning garden designer Darren Hawkes

HORNBACH announces expansion plans into Serbia

HORNBACH Baumarkt AG, one of Europe’s largest home improvement and garden retail groups, has announced its intention to expand operations into Serbia. Read more - members only

Market leaders in the UK’s online plant sector

A brand new report has highlighted the leading brands in the UK’s online plant industry for 2025, including the best-rated and most prominent brands in the sector. Read more - members only

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