Garden centres resilient against headwinds
Volatile weather and weak consumer confidence remained headwinds to garden centre performance in June 2026. Yet, thanks to catering growth, HTA figures for the year to date show sales just -1% behind 2025. Read more - members only
GCA reveals East region summer award winners
Perrywood Tiptree, Poplars and Pennells Sleaford secured Garden Centre of the Year titles as the GCA announced its 2026 East region summer award winners.
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UK horticultural businesses: we need your insight
Defra is asking growers, nurseries, importers and retailers to complete a survey examining how soil, including soil attached to imported plants, enters the UK and is managed. Read more - open to all
Dates confirmed for the HTA National Plant Show 2027
The industry’s showcase of plants and products, spanning the entire environmental horticulture supply chain, will return to Halls 1 and 2 at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on Tuesday 29 June and Wednesday 30 June 2027. Read more - open to all
Wyevale team walks twelve miles to support WaterAid
The Wyevale team completed a 12-mile charity walk, raising vital funds for WaterAid. Thanks to generous supporters, they're now over halfway towards their £1,000 fundraising target.
A tribute to Andy Bunker
Andy Bunker, a well‑known and widely respected figure in UK garden retail, died on 13 July 2026, aged 63, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Read more - open to all
Air-Pot celebrates King’s Award at Royal Reception
Air-Pot® attended a Royal Reception at St James’s Palace to celebrate its 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising the Scottish company's international trade success.
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Garden centres have forgotten how to sell garden furniture
Conversations in the aisles at Solex revealed supplier frustration that too many garden centres are losing their confidence with premium outdoor living, allowing online retailers to increase share. Read more - members only
Crowds flock to RHS Badminton
Roads were clogged for miles around Badminton, such was the demand to visit on day 1 of new RHS Flower Show that has replaced the Hampton Court Show this year. Read more - members only
Glee 2026 unveils dynamic industry programme
Glee 2026 will combine keynote speakers, expert seminars and the New Products Showcase, delivering fresh insights, innovation and buying opportunities for every area of garden retail.
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Greenfingers Charity celebrates success of spectacular Summer Ball
The Greenfingers Charity is extending its heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this year's Summer Ball, following an unforgettable evening of celebration, generosity and fundraising in aid of children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Read more - open to all
