Leading UK nurseries enter 2026 with cautious optimism, balancing hopes for modest growth against rising costs and market uncertainty especially over April and May. Read more - members only

Don’t delay – it’s time to get your application in for a Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Scholarship as the season is only open until 31^st January.  Read more - open to all

The UK government has announced a significant increase in the threshold for inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs, a move expected to provide substantial benefits to family-owned businesses within environmental horticulture. Read more - members only

Climate scientist Professor Tamsin Edwards will speak at the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference, sharing expert insight on climate change, uncertainty and environmental research relevant to the garden centre sector. Read more - open to all

MPs and members of the House of Lords met the trade at a reception in Westminster to hear calls for closer collaboration between industry and government to unlock Environmental Horticulture’s full potential. Read more - members only

GCA member garden centres are invited to submit their marketing campaigns for the 2026 Worrall Cup, with the winner announced during the association’s 60th anniversary Annual Conference in January. Read more - open to all

GCA garden centres can now vote for their 2025 Associate Member of the Year, celebrating suppliers and partners who’ve made outstanding contributions to the industry. Voting closes December 31, 2025. Read more - open to all

A brand new report has highlighted the leading brands in the UK’s online plant industry for 2025, including the best-rated and most prominent brands in the sector. Read more - members only

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.

As we move into 2026, garden centre operators across the UK are reflecting on a successful 2025 and considering how best to navigate the uncertain year ahead. Read more - members only

B&Q will headline GIMA’s next Buyer Connect on 24 February 2026, giving members exclusive access to its buying team with a strong focus on sustainability-led innovation. Read more - open to all

HSBC’s Head of Retail & Leisure, James Sawley, will speak on retail trends at the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference, sharing insights to support garden centre financial strategy and growth.

In a record-breaking year The National Garden Scheme donated £3.9m to nursing and health charities, showing the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes. Read more - members only

The Garden Media Guild Awards 2025 celebrated excellence across writing, photography, broadcasting and digital media, recognising creative innovation, technical expertise and environmental awareness from leading and emerging horticultural communicators. Read more - open to all

International speaker Kat Thorne will address burnout, stress and resilience at the GCA’s 2026 Conference, sharing how one small habit change can transform wellbeing, performance and workplace culture. Read more - open to all

HORNBACH Baumarkt AG, one of Europe’s largest home improvement and garden retail groups, has announced its intention to expand operations into Serbia. Read more - members only

25 sponsorship slots up for grabs!  Glee’s Matthew Mein gears up for the 2025 Most Jumperful Challenge in support of the Greenfingers Charity. 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.