HTA sets out £5 billion green economy vision for Scotland

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

L-R Stan Green, Carolyn Spray (Pentland Plants), Katie Neenan

Hosepipe bans remain in place

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

Henry Bell & Co marks 200 years of excellence

Henry Bell & Co celebrated its 200th anniversary with an elegant dinner at Belton Woods Hotel, uniting stockists, suppliers, and partners to honour two centuries of family heritage, innovation, and success. Read more - open to all

Henry Bell National Sales Manager Andrew Mellows chats to fellow guests.

Bents celebrates new Board member

Bents Garden & Home is planning for the future and has announced the promotion of Jo Derbyshire to Finance Director. Read more - open to all

Jo Derbyshire becomes finance director at Bents

Per Klemm Named Germany’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at TASPO Awards

Selecta one CEO, Per Klemm, wins TASPO’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ for leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth in the ornamental plant industry. Read more - members only

TV gardener visits J. Parker’s Daisy Nook Garden Centre

Manchester garden retailer J. Parker’s hosted TV presenter Frances Tophill at, recently acquired, Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Failsworth for a fundraising event. Read more - open to all

A change of direction for Trans-Continental

Trans-Continental, whose brands include SnowTime and SunTime, has announced a change of direction. From 2026 the company will concentrate on supplying... Read more - members only

Tumble dryer implicated in garden centre fire

Fire crews from Wickford and Rayleigh Weir were called to a fire at WD Smiths Meadow Croft Garden Centre in Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, last night. Read more - members only

Green-fingered gardeners help raise £10,000 from Vitax Q4 sales

A nationwide fundraising campaign by Vitax Limited and Greenfingers Charity has raised £10,000 to support the creation of therapeutic gardens for life-limited children and their families across the UK. Read more - open to all

Bryan Cooper; Mark Butler; David Domoney; Linda Petrons; Claire Buck; Anja Gooding; Boyd Douglas Dav

Register now for Spring Fair 2026

Registration is now open for Spring Fair 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February. The UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion showcase returns with new sectors, immersive experiences, and a bold reimagining of retail connections. Read more - open to all

Perrywood opens £8.5m Garden Centre at Sudbury

This month Perrywood Garden Centres has opened its brand new £8.5 million garden centre in Sudbury, Suffolk.  It expects turnover to increase by a third in the next year to around £6m. Read more - members only

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Society of Garden Designers announces 2025 Fellowships

The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers (SGLD) has announced its 2025 Fellowships, honouring six leading figures in the profession for their outstanding contributions to garden and landscape design. Read more - open to all

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