Florals and fun for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025
The countdown to Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025 has begun, and this year promises to be a blooming marvellous celebration! Mark your calendars for Friday, 21st March 2025, as the garden industry gears up for a day packed with fundraising, florals, and plenty of fun. Read more - open to all
Optimism while everything around us is flashing red
We asked garden centre owners whether they are more or less optimistic about 2025, after a challenging 2024, and what steps they are taking to offset rising costs. Read more - members only
Homebase garden centres are back
The Range has opened its first new concept stores which feature Garden Centres by Homebase. Read more - members only
Stratford Garden Centre takes over Dobbies Stratford upon Avon
Stratford Garden Centre takes over Dobbies, Stratford upon Avon, it’s the 6th of the restructured group's sites to have new operators since Christmas. Read more - members only
British Garden Centres acquires Dobbies Gloucester and Reading stores
British Garden Centres has today announced the acquisition of two Dobbies Garden Centres in Gloucester and Reading, making it the UK’s largest garden centre operator by number of sites. Read more - members only
Van den Berk Nurseries acquires UK-based Tandee Nursery
Van den Berk Nurseries, based in Sint-Oedenrode, has completed the acquisition of the UK-based Tandee Nursery in Peterborough. Read more - open to all
Hornby George PR launches exclusive PR Service for garden centres
Hornby George PR – the leading garden retail PR specialists – is excited to unveil a brand-new PR service designed exclusively for garden centres. Read more - open to all
Mr Fothergill’s enters £50m supply chain partnership
Mr Fothergill’s Seeds Ltd has entered a multi-year partnership with a leading international logistics and supply chain solutions provider. Read more - members only
British Garden Centres acquires Dobbies’ former Gosforth site
British Garden Centres’ third acquisition in a week is Dobbies' former Gosforth site at Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5EP. Read more - members only
Plan ahead for 2025 at The Source trade show
If you’re in hospitality, catering, or food retail, start 2025 off on the right foot by attending The Source trade show. This essential regional event brings together hundreds of food and drink brands, suppliers, and service providers, offering everything you need to stay ahead of the competition. Read more - open to all
“Landmark year” for garden centre transactions
A new report from Christie and Co reveals that in the first half of 2024, they transacted more garden centres than in the whole of 2023. Over 50% of garden centres were sold to new market entrants. Read more - members only
Hamilton’s Outdoor Living Penrith acquired by local landscaping duo
Amanda Ingram and Paul Moran have taken over Hamilton’s Outdoor Living & Landscape Supplies for an undisclosed sum today. Read more - open to all
