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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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.
Read more - open to allGIMA 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
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
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
Wyevale Nurseries appoints Lisa Edwards finance director
Wyevale Nurseries has appointed Lisa Edwards as Finance Director, succeeding Tim Fawbert as the business continues investing in growth and operational development.
Read more - open to allTom 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.
Read more - open to allCharitable 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