Community event with David Domoney raises funds for cancer research
Manchester-based garden retailer J. Parker’s welcomed David Domoney to Daisy Nook Garden Centre for a community fundraising event supporting The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Read more - open to all
APL gardens win Gold at Harrogate Show
APL members secured top awards at Harrogate Spring Flower Show, including Best in Show, showcasing creative compact gardens designed for modern urban living.
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Retail report highlights experience-led growth on the high street
A new Voices of Retail report from Spring & Autumn Fair and wholesale platform Faire suggests that Britain’s high street is evolving rather than declining. Read more - members only
GARDENA strengthens UK sales team across DIY and garden centre sectors
GARDENA has announced the strategic strengthening of its UK sales team across the DIY and garden centre sectors, with the appointment of Jamie Lever, Jon Stothard and Joshua Rigg.
British Flowers Week returns to the Garden Museum
British Flowers Week will bring five days of installations, talks and after-hours events to the Garden Museum, spotlighting seasonal UK-grown blooms and the growers behind them. Read more - members only
Greenfingers runners raise £12,600 at London Landmarks Half Marathon
Greenfingers Charity runners raised over £12,600 at the London Landmarks Half Marathon, supporting therapeutic gardens for children in hospices across the UK. Read more - open to all
Highfield welcomes Robert Kitt, honours Stella Gray
Highfield Garden World has welcomed Robert Kitt to its sales team while marking the retirement of long-serving Account Manager Stella Gray after 45 years.
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HTA confirms first speakers for September Conference
The HTA has confirmed the first keynote speakers for Horticulture, The Conference, which returns to London this September, with a strong focus on economics, politics and future planning for the UK garden industry. Read more - members only
Squire’s welcomes a fourth family member into the garden centre group
Ben Baily has been appointed assistant centre manager at Squire’s Milford, adding a 2nd member of the Squire family's fourth generation to the retailer’s management team. Read more - open to all
Hornby George PR strengthens horticultural expertise with new appointment
Hornby George PR has appointed leading horticultural voice Ross Dyke as its new in-house horticultural expert, a strategic move that significantly strengthens the agency’s specialist offer to clients across the garden and horticulture sectors. Read more - open to all
Blue Diamond buys Holt Garden Centre
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has confirmed the acquisition of Holt Garden Centre, located on the Kelling Estate in North Norfolk. Read more - members only
Perrywood survey inspires 2026 theme: ‘Your Garden…’
Perrywood says a 4,500-strong customer survey shows gardens boost wellbeing, inspiring its 2026 theme “Your Garden, Your Happy Place” and new display gardens. Read more - members only
