M8 Group collapses into administration
M8 Group Limited, the Livingston‑based parent company behind online retailers Greenfingers and PetPlanet has collapsed into administration after a severe cyber attack and a sharp post‑pandemic fall in sales. Read more - members only
New £3million, virtual, centre to help grow healthy gardens
The RHS and APHA will join forces on a new £3million National Centre for Environmental Horticulture Plant Health that will research and help mitigate existing and emerging threats to our green spaces. Read more - members only
2025 - a year of significant success for Blue Diamond
2025 was a year of significant success for Blue Diamond, says chairman Simon Burke as Blue Diamond turns to AI to continue profits growth. Sales reached £395m, PBT grew to £31.4m. Read more - members only
Second year success for Bransford Webbs apprentice of the year
Sam Evans, apprentice with The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, has won the Midlands Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year Award, presented yesterday by Nicky Chapman at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. Read more - open to all
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Ryedale (Hortipak) closes print business
Ryedale Printing Works has closed its doors, after it ceased trading on Friday (1 May). Read more - members only
Deadline nears for HTA New Plant Awards
Horticultural Trades Association has reminded exhibitors that entries for the 2026 New Plant Awards close on 19 May. Read more - open to all
Tom Bootsma becomes Aquaja co-owner
Tom Bootsma has acquired 50% of Aquaja, strengthening the company’s independent future and supporting continued international growth, innovation and professionalisation within the aquatics retail sector.
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Charitable garden centre in Poole wins two awards
Chestnut Nursery, the charitable garden centre in Poole, Dorset, is celebrating a double win at the prestigious Poole Local Business Awards 2026. Read more - open to all
HTA on course to host the largest ever National Plant Show
With six weeks to go until the National Plant Show, the HTA has announced that the event is shaping up to be the largest yet, with more than 260 exhibitor stands already confirmed and a new networking and collaboration zone, sponsored by Sinclair. Read more - open to all
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to step down after seven years
Kingfisher has announced that Chief Executive Officer Thierry Garnier is to leave the group after nearly seven years in the role. Read more - open to all
BHETA appoints Gifty Reji as marketing assistant
BHETA has expanded its in house marketing team with the appointment of Gifty Reji as Marketing Assistant, working closely with Marketing Executive Natalia Ciecierska. Read more - open to all
Top awards at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2026
