The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has created a Smart Garden Products named fund in recognition of the investments and support already given by SGP in sponsoring and supporting students studying horticulture. Read more - members only

The HTA recently led a three-day study tour to Denmark, where members visited five nurseries specialising in ornamental, forestry, and container-grown plants. Read more - open to all

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co is delighted to announce that Anthony Meadowcroft has been appointed as the new Regional Director to lead the Retail & Leisure brokerage team in the North of England and Scotland. Read more - open to all

The Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race returned to Grendon Lakes with exciting races, family fun, and a second consecutive year win for the Westland Warriors. Read more - open to all

The gardening and lifestyle retail brand, Sarah Raven, has been acquired by its original founder and creative director, Sarah Raven. Read more - members only

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) has announced a record 141 entries for its 2026 APL Awards, marking an all-time high as the awards celebrate their 30th anniversary. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) North region members met yesterday afternoon and evening at Moss & Moor at Ilkley in Yorkshire for their Area Award presentations (Wednesday, July 16, 2025). Read more - open to all

The new and more informative HTA Market Update reveals that sales dropped in June, a slowdown after a strong spring.  Consumer confidence is rising, while prices rises are limited. Read more - members only

Cotton Traders, with concessions in 65 garden centres, has maintained steady performance for the fiscal year ending 2024, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Read more - members only

Excitement is mounting across the garden industry as bookings for the 2025 GIMA Awards surge well ahead of expectations. This year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most well-attended celebrations in recent history. Read more - open to all

The SGLD will host a major two-day symposium this autumn titled Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate, taking place at Sheffield City Hall from 17–18 October 2025. Read more - open to all

The HTA has introduced a new £1,500 bursary to celebrate and support emerging talent through the Young Grower Under 35 award, part of the HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2025.