Dobbies receives 40,000 poinsettias for Christmas season

Dobbies Garden Centres has taken delivery of 40,000 poinsettias across its 52 UK stores as the retailer prepares for the peak Christmas trading period. Read more - open to all

Spring Fair adds major retail names to 2027 speaker line-up

Spring Fair 2027 announces new speakers from Cath Kidston, Hamleys, Google and The Works, offering retailers free insight into retail trends, technology and business growth. Read more - open to all

Cath Kidston

10% growth for garden centre sales in October

HTA’s October Market Update figures show that people are continuing to make time for their gardens, even as confidence in the wider economy has weakened. Read more - members only

Notcutts upgrades connectivity across 19 garden centres

Notcutts has completed a major upgrade of the information network across 19 garden centres, working with TalkTalk Business to increase bandwidth, improve resilience and strengthen backup connectivity. Read more - members only

Brampton Garden Centre

LeisureGrow wins supplier award for fourth consecutive year

LeisureGrow has been named Choice Garden Centre Group’s 2026 Furniture & Outdoor Living Supplier of the Year, securing the award for the fourth year running. Read more - open to all

The Greenfingers Charity gets ready for its Most Jumperful Christmas yet!

It's happening. We're doing it. We're officially saying the C word... CHRISTMAS! And while the festive decorations might still be tucked away in the loft, the Greenfingers Charity is already getting into the spirit of the season as it prepares for its biggest and most jumperful Christmas fundraising campaign yet! Read more - open to all

B&M returns to UK growth as garden sales help recovery

B&M says sharper prices, better availability and simpler ranges are helping its UK business recover, with an extended garden season contributing to stronger summer trading. Read more - members only

Tree import figures prompt calls for support for British nurseries

The Strong Roots partnership is calling for greater government support for British tree nurseries after figures showed the UK imported 85 million trees and shrubs worth £229 million in 2025. Read more - members only

Hillier Tree Nursery

Johnsons Nurseries invests in people through plant health training

Johnsons Nurseries renews its Plant Healthy certification for a sixth year, while ten employees complete specialist training, highlighting its investment in people and plant health. Read more - open to all

Jonathan Whittemore Commercial Business Manager

YPHA delegates prepare for final programme block

The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has completed the second block of its 2026/27 Management Development Programme. Read more - open to all

Nick Dunn honoured with Jon Jones Memorial Trophy at National Fruit Show

Frank P Matthews is delighted to announce that Director Nick Dunn has been awarded the prestigious Jon Jones Memorial Trophy at the National Fruit Show, recognising his notable contribution to the UK fruit industry. Read more - open to all

Spring Fair 2027 welcomes over 200 new brands

Spring Fair 2027 adds over 200 new exhibitors, giving retailers fresh inspiration across gifting, home, fashion, beauty, food and children's products. Read more - open to all

Royal Horticultural Society

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