Bents Garden & Home officially launched its Christmas 2026 season on 7 October, with the Mayor of Warrington joining Matthew Bent and customers to unveil the centre’s festive displays and experiences. Read more - open to all

Perennial has appointed three new ambassadors as it looks to expand awareness of the support available to people working across horticulture. Read more - open to all

Frank P. Matthews is delighted to announce the appointment of James Oldham as its new Head of Sales. Read more - open to all

The HTA has opened applications for Broad Horizons, a fully funded programme designed to develop skills, confidence and connections among horticulture’s future talent. Read more - open to all

Independent retail group Yorkshire Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Chris Francis as Non-Executive Director, effective 1 October 2026. Read more - open to all

The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed 12 young professionals to the second year of its Management Development Programme, which began at Pershore College on 29 September. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond Garden Centres have announced a series of exclusive Christmas preview evenings on Thursday 22^nd October to launch their Christmas 2026 season. Read more - open to all

Read the HTA’s vision of the future.  AI, robotics, resilience and gene editing: UK plant and tree production in a changing climate.   Read more - members only

GCA members can join a London Christmas retail tour in November, gaining festive merchandising inspiration while raising funds for children’s hospice garden charity Greenfingers. Read more - open to all

Fourth-generation family tree nursery Frank P Matthews, based in Worcestershire, is celebrating double industry success after receiving two prestigious accolades, highlighting both its commitment to modern innovation and its deep horticultural expertise. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond Garden Centres has acquired a 42-acre warehouse site at Pollington, East Yorkshire, more than doubling its existing warehousing capacity. Read more - members only

Hillier reveals that it is a winner of the 2026 Planet Mark Action and Innovation Award recognising a more precise, research-led approach, resulting in around 70% less water use. Read more - members only