Garden companies making news around the coountry

Garden companies making headlines in local news include Squire’s, Bransford Webb celebrating, a new centre for Hillmount and Pillaton looking for new owners. Read more - members only

Ed Webb with Will Tooby

Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn provides ideal platform for new suppliers

Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn 2025 is shaping up to be a key event for businesses looking to enter the Scottish market, with high demand for exhibition space from new suppliers. Read more - open to all

Grass Gains doubles turnover and launches national sales team

Grass Gains doubles turnover and launches national sales team to boost retail support, following strong growth driven by bold branding, product performance, and digital engagement. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond confirms Barton Grange purchase price

In the recent trading statement from Blue Diamond Group Finance Director, Neil McDonald, reveals how much Blue Diamond paid for Barton Grange Garden Centre and Garden Centre Plants.  Read more - members only

Neil McDonald

BHETA issues urgent warning on new EPR legislation

BHETA has released an urgent warning regarding the latest Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, highlighting the significant financial implications of the new rules. Read more - members only

GCA releases 97th new GROW course

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has launched its 97th Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) course, this time focused on herbaceous plants. Read more - open to all

Peter Burks at member Ruxley Manor Garden Centre to celebrate the launch of the latest GROW course

Squire’s Donates £6,300 to Greenfingers Charity

Squire’s Garden Centres has donated £6,300 to Greenfingers Charity, raised through carrier bag sales at its 17 centres over the past year.

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Linda Petrons being presented with a cheque by Sarah Squire.

HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2025 receive record number of entries

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced a record-breaking number of entries for the 2025 Grower of the Year Awards, which celebrate excellence in UK nursery production.  Read more - open to all

Hornby George PR expands team with senior appointment

Hornby George PR has appointed Sally Jee as Senior PR Account Director following a period of strong growth and a major expansion of its client portfolio. Read more - open to all

Hornby George PR has appointed Sally Jee as Senior PR Account Director

Double digit growth for Blue Diamond in first half of 2025

Sales lift +18% at Blue Diamond after a great season for plants, gardening and garden furniture due to exceptional weather conditions and strategic management initiatives. Read more - members only

Simon Burke

Personnel changes at Dejex to support business growth

Dejex has announced a series of internal promotions and role changes as the company experiences strong growth across key areas of its horticultural business.

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In memory of Adrian Masters

It is with the most profound sadness that Origin Amenity Solutions, along with many in our industry, remember our friend and colleague, Adrian (Ade) Masters, who passed away after a short illness. Read more - open to all

Adrian Masters

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