Haskins Garden Centres has appointed Nick Darnbrough as the brand’s first ever Head of Hospitality. Read more - open to all

Johnsons Nurseries has donated 1,300 spring-flowering bulbs to Martin House Children's Hospice in Yorkshire, extending its support for the charity. Read more - open to all

Choice Marketing has become Choice Garden Centre Group as the independent buying group marks 25 years, reports record rebate income and expands its membership. Read more - members only

Bramblecrest, the leading premium garden furniture brand, is celebrating after being named Employer of the Year at the prestigious South West 250 Awards earlier this week. Read more - open to all

Garden centres are switching on Christmas.  From Blue Diamond’s group-wide preview evenings to Bents’ theatrical light trail, operators are giving customers more reasons to visit—and return. Read more - members only

British Hardwood Tree Nursery has renewed its Plant Healthy certification for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to biosecurity and healthy British-grown planting stock.

Following a highly commended showing at Four Oaks 2026, Selecta one and Ellepot partner to take paper-pocket rooting system RCS® 2.0 worldwide. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres (BGC), the UK’s largest family-owned group, has launched its 2026 Christmas campaign, “Where the Magic Begins”, across its 80 centres, with some revealing figures from last year. Read more - members only

There is a new energy at Vitax as the family-owned garden care specialist steps up investment in production, people, products and marketing under chief executive Anja Gooding. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond’s acquisitions and industry beating like-for-like sales growth lift half year profits to £24m, as the group raises its market leading profile. Read more - members only

A key event highlighting how three Midlands nurseries are adapting their growing techniques to meet the demands of the retail customer in the modern world. Read more - open to all

The Horticultural Trades Association welcomes Nadine Charlton, Rebecca Grant and Emma Birkbeck to its Board, bringing fresh expertise to support the UK horticulture industry.