Highfield’s Lexie Bull wins prestigious Horticulture Bursary

Highfield Garden World trainee Lexie Bull has received a prestigious new horticulture bursary, earning work experience at Hillier Nurseries to develop skills in plant and tree production.

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Highfield's Lexie Bull wins prestigious horticulture bursary and Hilliers placement

Step outside into loving outdoor living

SOLEX 26’s Loving Outdoor Living area combines live outdoor cooking displays, relaxed networking and retail inspiration, showcasing BBQs, firepits and outdoor kitchens in an engaging lifestyle setting. Read more - open to all

Grants for projects that support growers collectively

A collaboration between the HTA and the BOA will enable growers in environmental horticulture to benefit from the release of more than £334,000 of grants over the next three years. Read more - members only

Caulders to purchase 11th Garden Centre in June

It has been announced that Merryhatton Garden Centre will be bought by Caulders - who currently own and operate 10 Centres across Central Scotland. Read more - members only

Merryhatton

Rise average spend offsets lower transaction numbers in April

Garden centre sales, including catering, fell 3% behind a strong April 2025, according to the HTA.  It cited weaker consumer confidence for a 7% fall in customer transactions. Read more - members only

Sales manager marks quarter-century at Bulrush

Bulrush Horticulture is celebrating a major milestone for one of its longest‑serving team members, as Area Sales Manager Michael Clarricoats marks 25 years with the business. Read more - open to all

Area Sales Manager Michael Clarricoats marks 25 years with the business.

Random takeaways from Chelsea

Blue Diamond and Taylors Bulbs among the Gold medal winners at RHS Chelsea.  Sustainability in the show gardens with crushed stone paths.  Plus high and low-tech. Read more - open to all

Garden of the Year - The Campaign to Protect Rural England Garden: ‘On the Edge’

Jack Whiteley launches industry consultancy

Former Glencrest Seatex CEO Jack Whiteley is offering consultancy services, drawing on more than 40 years’ experience in garden furniture sourcing, logistics, product development and retail strategy.

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Jack Whiteley

Henry of the Jungle: ex-Heligan apprentice appointed as head gardener

The Lost Gardens of Heligan has appointed 26-year-old Henry Welch, who began his career as a horticultural apprentice at the gardens, as its new head gardener. Read more - open to all

 Henry Welch

See who tops GCA 2026 inspections

See the dates and venues for GCA regional award meetings where members find out who has come top in their area annual inspections (May 2026). Read more - members only

Peter Burks, CEO at the GCA

Garden retailers invited to Go Floral for Greenfingers

The garden retail sector is being encouraged to wear floral finery and raise funds in support of the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro trekking team.

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GIMA Awards 2026 judges confirmed

The GIMA Awards have confirmed this year’s judging panel, as the industry gears up for another strong year of innovation, creativity and standout entries across the garden sector. Read more - open to all

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