A strong performance for British Garden centres in 2025
2025 was a year of solid growth for British Garden Centres, with sales and profits increasing and 8 sites added at the beginning of the year. Read more - members only
A strong performance for British Garden centres in 2025
2025 was a year of solid growth for British Garden Centres, with sales and profits increasing and 8 sites added at the beginning of the year. Read more - members only
HTA Grower Awards celebrate horticultural excellence and innovation
Allensmore Nurseries takes the overall Grower of the Year title as the HTA Awards recognise innovation, sustainability, technology and talent across UK horticulture.
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Joint administrators appointed at BHGS to seek rescue solution
Evesham-headquartered supplier and distributor of horticultural products BHGS Limited, has appointed administrators from BTG, the financial and real estate advisory group. It continues to trade. Read more - members only
Pedal Power: Take on 335 miles for Greenfingers
The Greenfingers Charity is calling on supporters to get on their bikes for an unforgettable fundraising challenge in 2027, cycling more than 300 miles from London to Amsterdam to help create magical gardens for children and families who spend time in hospices. Read more - open to all
Drone demonstrations planned for ICTG Harvest Field Day
Irish Christmas Tree Growers (ICTG) will stage its annual Harvest Field Day at Laganvale Farm, Lisburn, Co Down, on Friday 2 October, with demonstrations of how drone technology can help growers. Read more - members only
Despite record heat Garden Centre revenues are ahead of 2025
Despite record heat, UK garden centre revenues rose 2% in August. Consumer confidence, the general economic outlook and the major purchase index are on the rise, says the HTA. Updated Read more - members only
Roy Lancaster CBE receives prestigious Pearson Memorial Medal
Roy Lancaster CBE has received the 2026 Pearson Memorial Medal for seven decades of outstanding service, inspiring generations through horticultural knowledge, teaching and storytelling.
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HTA appoints Jane Lawler as new President
Jane Lawler becomes HTA President, with Neil Grant appointed Vice President and three new Non-Executive Directors joining the Board to strengthen industry representation. Read more - open to all
Gardena takes on the Yorkshire Three Peaks in support of UNICEF
Last week, leading gardening care brand GARDENA challenged their UK team to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a demanding 24 mile walk to summit Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, all while carrying 5L of water.
New digital platform aims to connect thousands of gardeners across the UK
A fast-growing UK gardening network founded to support women entering the horticulture industry is entering an exciting new chapter this autumn, as WeWeed CIC (Community Interest Company) prepares to launch a redesigned website and new mobile app. Read more - open to all
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Paris takes top honour in AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Paris has been named Grand Winner of the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026, with its initiative ‘Retrofitting Paris into a biodiversity friendly city’. Read more - members only
