The Greenfingers’ Charity Shield returns to the GCA Conference 2026 at Carden Park, Chester, offering fun team challenges and fundraising activities to support magical gardens in children’s hospices nationwide. Read more - open to all

The GCA has confirmed Evergreen Garden Care as headline sponsor for its 2026 conference, supporting keynote speaker Mary Portas. The event marks the GCA’s 60th anniversary with sustainability, profitability and innovation at its core. Read more - open to all

The LSA Charitable Trust (LSA CT) has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its prestigious Fellowship Scheme, seeking the next generation of leaders in the UK horticulture industry. Applications opened on 1 September 2025 and close on 31 October 2025.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced a record-breaking number of entries for the 2025 Grower of the Year Awards, which celebrate excellence in UK nursery production.  Read more - open to all

AIPH Conference to explore how the horticulture industry can utilise emerging technology. 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.

The GCA has revealed the theme for its 2026 annual conference — Growing a Better Future — focusing on profitability, sustainability and innovation.

GIMA is delighted to reveal that Wickes – the UK’s second-largest home improvement retailer – is the latest major name to join the 2025 Buyer Connect programme. Read more - open to all

The Gardenforum end of season survey shows a strong start for garden centres with plants leading the way, mixed results for garden furniture and caution on further investment. Read more - members only

Garden Centre Association (GCA) members are being invited to put forward team members for this year’s GCA Trust Dick Allen Scholarship Award Scheme (May 2025).

Mark your diaries! The much beloved GIMA Awards are returning on Thursday 6th November, promising another dazzling evening dedicated to honouring the finest suppliers and manufacturers in the garden retail sector. Read more - open to all

How have British exporters have been preparing for President Trump’s imposition of further tariffs?  We ask Joe Denham, the new director general of Gardenex. Read more - members only

Garden Centre Association (GCA) members are being offered a new course that has been launched by the organisation’s Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-Learning platform this month to help create inclusive workplace environments (March 2025).

Fears about delayed ordering, a try before you buy approach to hiring staff, and the return of Jeyes Fluid were some of the chat topics at the HTA/GIMA Garden Press Event. Read more - members only

GIMA is pleased confirm further details of its forthcoming Day Conference. This year’s event will provide an invaluable opportunity for industry professionals to explore key business challenges and opportunities, with a special focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), marketing, and intellectual property. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association has launched a new Food Safety Level 3 course on its GROW e-learning platform, providing in-depth training for supervisors and managers responsible for food safety in garden centres. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed it will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026 and has unveiled a commemorative logo for members to use from September 2025. The milestone will be marked at the GCA’s Annual Conference in January 2026. Read more - open to all

The UK’s ornamental horticulture sector will reunite on Wednesday 4 February 2026 for the BOA Technical Conference – the industry’s leading event for growers, innovators and experts. Read more - open to all

YPHA unveils a new Flagship Management Training Programme supported by the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and YPHA Launch Success. Read more - open to all

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 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

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is inviting industry sponsors to support its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place January 25–28 at Carden Park Hotel near Chester.

Director is appalled at leniency shown to thief who stole goods worth £600 from Tates of Sussex.  And, elsewhere, Jellycat thefts continue, this time at St Peter’s. Read more - members only

This inspiring global event will shine a light on the far-reaching ways in which therapeutic horticulture helps people improve their health and wellbeing across the globe. Read more - open to all

Please help the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation help us by attracting more people into the industry. Read more - open to all

Imagine everyone in your team had a skilled full time personal assistant. Companies shared how they save time and money with a range of AI apps at the recent GIMA Day Conference. Read more - members only

GIMA has confirmed that Hillier, the UK’s fourth-largest garden centre chain, will be the featured retailer at the next Buyer Connect event, taking place on Tuesday, 17th June 2025. Read more - open to all

Contrary to recent reports in the media of the decline of UK garden centres, leading specialist garden centre surveyor Simon Quinton Smith explains why he believes the future of garden centres is actually looking rosy. Read more - members only

Join us for “Solving Business Communication Problems” where we’ll share practical strategies, real-world case studies, and expert insights to help you overcome the marketing challenges holding your business back. Read more - open to all

Andy Whelan talks to growers about 2025 and finds optimism, but also caution as garden centres and nurseries reduce stock commitment. Read more - members only