The Serge Hill Project launches its first ever Summer Online Auction

The Serge Hill Project launches its first ever Summer Online Auction with artworks by Edmund de Waal, Romilly Saumarez Smith, Factum Foundation and a Group Garden Tour with Tom and Sue Stuart-Smith. Read more - open to all

First hosepipe ban starts on Friday

A hosepipe ban by Yorkshire Water, the first in the UK this year, will start on Friday.  The HTA recognises the need to act but highlights exceptions. Read more - members only

Drip irrigation is allowed

Prices are falling and the colour is beige

56 exhibitors, several of them new, filled Solex at Hall 5 of the NEC to showcase outdoor living trends for 2026.  Prices are falling and the colour is beige. Read more - members only

The colour is Beige - 4 Seasons Outdoor

GCA reveals 2025 South East region summer award winners

Garden centre teams from across the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) South East region are celebrating today after scooping awards during a presentation evening yesterday at Coolings Nurseries in Kent (Tuesday, July 8, 2025). Read more - open to all

The team from Ruxley Manor Garden Centre celebrating their awards

Record show gardens and 90,000 visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

90,000 visitors were spoilt for inspiration at BBC Gardeners’ World Live this year with a bumper 48 Show Gardens, Showcase Gardens and Beautiful Borders to enjoy. 
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British Garden Centres wins 4 flower awards

British Garden Centres is celebrating success after winning a 4 Flower Plant Village Award at its first-ever appearance at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Read more - open to all

Libby Stubbs with BGCs' 4 Flower Award at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Dig Deep for Perennial Fundraising Lunch

Dig Deep for Perennial Fundraising Lunch  is being held at The Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch, London on 10 October from 12pm to 4.30pm. Read more - open to all

HTA Conference welcomes back Economist Tim Leunig

The HTA has confirmed that economist and policy expert Dr Tim Leunig will return as a featured speaker at Horticulture, The Conference on Thursday 25 September at London’s Barbican Centre.

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Yorkshire Garden Centre Group raises over £11,000

Yorkshire Garden Centres raise over £11,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Read more - open to all

Tong Garden Centre's charity champion Chantelle Brayson and Diane Farrar.

HTA marks five years of Planet Mark certification

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is celebrating its fifth consecutive year as a Planet Mark Certified Business, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability. Read more - open to all

Smart Garden Products starts construction of Helios

On the 25th of June, Smart Garden Products started the construction of a second warehouse in Peterborough to massively increase its capacity. Read more - members only

Outdoor entertaining heats up at Glee 2025

As demand for outdoor living shows no sign of slowing, Glee 2025 will once again put a spotlight on the booming outdoor entertaining sector. Read more - open to all

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