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

The UK’s garden centre sector delivered robust trading results in November, according to the latest HTA December Market Update. Read more - members only

The UK garden centre market experienced a robust surge in 2025, with transaction volumes reaching their highest levels in recent years, reports Christie & Co. Read more - members only

"Permanently lower tax rates" for garden centres and farm shops announced in the Budget are likely to be offset by potentially tripled Rateable Values in 2026, advises Malcolm Scott. Read more - members only

Following a brief period in administration, New Leaf Plants, the UK’s largest climber grower, announces a successful financial restructuring supported by investment from the Stubbs Family.  Read more - open to all

Gardena lifted the Sword of Honour at the 44th GIMA Awards in front of 440 guests for a night of celebration at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, hosted by Patrick Kielty. Read more - open to all

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation, the UK’s only registered charity dedicated to supporting students in horticulture and ornamental plant production, has announced Stuart Lowen as its new Chair of Trustees. Read more - open to all

The HTA has already named three new non-Executive directors who are joining the HTA’s governing board.  What is less well known are the names of the industry stalwarts who are standing down. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has launched its 98th online course, Food Safety Level 3, on its award-winning GROW e-learning platform. Read more - open to all

Westland lifted the Peter Wilson Cup for Choice Marketing’s Associate of the Year at their annual conference and trade show. This is second year in succession that it has won the members' vote. Read more - members only

Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres Ltd, one of the two companies that makes up British Garden Centres, has posted results for the year ended 31 December 2024. Read more - members only

AIPH invites those in the horticulture industry to discover pioneering Belgian nurseries that are shaping the future of plant production during the 77^th AIPH Annual Congress.  Read more - open to all

Leading specialist design and business consultancy Pleydell Smithyman is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Read more - open to all

Sales skyrocketed this summer in the garden category, reveals new data released today from NielsenIQ. Read more - members only

Walmart – the world’s largest retailer – has opened a new office in London to support the growing number of British businesses selling to U.S. consumers via Walmart.com. Read more - open to all

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the UK’s leading garden industry body, will discontinue its long-standing Council from 2026, marking a significant shift in its governance. Read more - members only

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has appointed two new trustees, strengthening its support of education and career development within horticulture. Read more - open to all

Following the GIMA webinar held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, GIMA is pleased to confirm Walmart Marketplace as its next retail partner for the GIMA Buyer Connect programme – and host of the first ‘Meet the Buyer’ event of 2026. Read more - open to all

October sales show continued resilience, yet the HTA highlights pressures on consumers and says more companies are planning to slow or cut investment. Read more - members only

Two new scholarships from the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation offer hands-on experience and travel for students and professionals in horticulture. Read more - open to all

HTA has unveiled its Scottish Environmental Horticulture Manifesto outlining a vision for Scotland’s green economy which could unlock a £5.1bn economic opportunity by 2030. Read more - members only

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers has launched a new Patron Programme, offering enhanced membership for companies supporting British garden and pet businesses and promoting UK exports globally. Read more - open to all

During weeks 43–45, breeder Schoneveld Breeding will showcase the very best of their flowering pot plant series. You are warmly invited to visit the PlantXperience. Read more - open to all

The UK’s ornamental horticulture sector will come together for the BOA Technical Conference on Wednesday 4th February 2026, hosted at the NFU Conference Centre, Stoneleigh.

The best attended HTA Conference heard the retiring speech by James Barnes, a review of the economic outlook and an update from a DEFRA minister plus panel debates. Read more - members only

Specialist recruitment business MorePeople has launched a refreshed website alongside an exciting new MorePeople Executive product offering, expanding its services beyond recruitment and into leadership development. Read more - open to all

Floramedia has introduced its new Nimble express label service at the Four Oaks Show. Read more - open to all

Met Office climate scientists have shown that a summer as hot or hotter than 2025, officially the warmest summer to date, is now expected every five years due to human caused greenhouse gas emissions.   Read more - members only

Early Bird tickets for this year’s Poinsettia Conference, taking place on Thursday, 20 November, are on sale now! Secure your place by 1 October to take advantage of the discounted rate.

Garsons Farm Garden Centre, Esher, is set to expand its retail area further to planning permission being obtained by Malcolm Scott Consultants. Read more - open to all