Caragh Nurseries acquires Earlswood Landscape Centre

County Kildare-based Caragh Nurseries has acquired Earlswood Landscape & Garden Centre in Solihull, marking its first move into the UK market. Read more - members only

All-new Glee app: A smarter way to experience Glee 2025

With just three weeks until Glee 2025, the garden retail sector is gearing up for three action-packed days. To help visitors and exhibitors make the most of the show, the all-new Glee App offers a smart, intuitive way to plan and maximise every moment. Read more - open to all

Selecta-One UK introduces future Area Manager Stuart Wassell

Selecta-One UK Ltd., the UK branch of Selecta one - a global leader in the breeding, cultivation and marketing of innovative ornamental plants – is pleased to welcome Stuart Wassell to the UK team Read more - open to all

Stuart Wassell

Garden centres making the headlines in August

Latest stories making local and national headlines include the chicest garden centre in the world, Pulse Paddle courts at Blue Diamond and a garden centre closing down. Read more - members only

Mill Race Garden Centre

Squire's raises over £24,000 for local community charities

Squire’s Garden Centres has once again demonstrated its commitment to local communities, raising an impressive £24,861.84 through its annual ‘Charity of the Year’ programme.  Read more - open to all

LOFA reveals new website

The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) has launched a brand-new website to strengthen its role as the UK’s leading voice for outdoor living. Read more - open to all

GIMA members invited to launch of Walmart Marketplace London office

Walmart – the world’s largest retailer – has opened a new office in London to support the growing number of British businesses selling to U.S. consumers via Walmart.com. Read more - open to all

Glee confirms latest exhibitors

Anticipation is building for Glee 2025, which is set to be the show’s largest edition since 2005. More than 450 exhibitors are confirmed, spanning garden, leisure, and outdoor living.

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Whitehall concludes the sale of Woodborough garden centre

UPDATED From Thursday 21st August the former Whitehall Garden Centre at Woodborough will be opening under the ownership of family business, Ranu Limited. Read more - members only

Tickets now open for the BOA Technical Conference 2026

The UK’s ornamental horticulture sector will reunite on Wednesday 4 February 2026 for the BOA Technical Conference – the industry’s leading event for growers, innovators and experts. Read more - open to all

Malcolm Scott Consultants secures planning permission for Garsons Farm GC

Garsons Farm Garden Centre, Esher, is set to expand its retail area further to planning permission being obtained by Malcolm Scott Consultants. Read more - open to all

Chris Primett

Cleeve Nursery and Garden Centre has closed

Cleeve Nursery and Garden Centre in Bristol, formerly owned and run for 35 years by past HTA president Alan Down, has closed permanently. Read more - members only

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