Open Days Schoneveld Breeding & TradeFair Aalsmeer
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
Open Days Schoneveld Breeding & TradeFair Aalsmeer
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
Tickets now open for the BOA Technical Conference 2026
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.
Read more - open to allTakeaways from the HTA conference
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
MorePeople launches new website and expands executive services
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
Nimble express label service
Floramedia has introduced its new Nimble express label service at the Four Oaks Show. Read more - open to all
Summer like 2025 is now expected every five years
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
Poinsettia Growers Group Conference 2025
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.
Read more - open to allMalcolm Scott Consultants secures planning permission for Garsons Farm GC
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
Garden centres build on spring gains in July
The weather has helped garden centres build on strong spring sales, says HTA, but higher operating costs are squeezing profits. Read more - members only
GCA releases 97th new GROW course
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has launched its 97th Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) course, this time focused on herbaceous plants. Read more - open to all
New BHETA website offers additional online benefits
The British Home Enhancement Trade Association has unveiled its new website, www.bheta.co.uk, designed to offer a range of additional online benefits to its members. Read more - members only
HTA members visit Denmark for a three-day study tour
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
GIMA launches new ‘Meet the Associate’ event
GIMA has announced the launch of Meet the Associate, a new networking event aimed at strengthening relationships between Full and Associate Members. Read more - open to all
Pershore College Garden Centre and Wholesale Plant Nursery to close
Pershore College is to close its on-site plant centre and cash and carry unit, allowing the College to create and focus on a “student-led plant production unit”. Read more - members only
BHETA to host webinar with Dobbies
BHETA is to host a networking webinar with leading garden centre group, Dobbies on Monday 8 July at 2.30pm. The session will feature David Robinson, CEO of Dobbies, and Andy Hannan, Commercial Director. Read more - open to all
GCA adds new online food safety course
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 wins the Peter Wilson cup
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
Profits increase at Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres
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
Gain first-hand insight into Belgian horticultural innovation
AIPH invites those in the horticulture industry to discover pioneering Belgian nurseries that are shaping the future of plant production during the 77th AIPH Annual Congress. Read more - open to all
Pleydell Smithyman celebrates milestone anniversary
Leading specialist design and business consultancy Pleydell Smithyman is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Read more - open to all
Record breaking sunshine boosts garden category sales
Sales skyrocketed this summer in the garden category, reveals new data released today from NielsenIQ. Read more - members only
GIMA members invited to launch of Walmart Marketplace London office
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
LOFA reveals new website
The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) has launched a brand-new website to strengthen its role as the UK’s leading voice for outdoor living. Read more - open to all
BHETA issues urgent warning on new EPR legislation
BHETA has released an urgent warning regarding the latest Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, highlighting the significant financial implications of the new rules. Read more - members only
Looking for hot new suppliers and seasonal promotions?
Garden retailers who are seeking new suppliers are warmly invited to sign up to the GIMA Hosted Meetings at Glee 2025. Read more - open to all
HTA announces speakers for Business Leader panel
The HTA will host a panel on ‘Business Leaders and Business Efficiency’ at its conference on 25 September, chaired by BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay. Read more - open to all
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 warns of volatile market
The best trading period in recent memory for garden centres was absolutely vital in helping to manage costs, including shipping (+70%), in a volatile market says HTA. Read more - members only
MBE for Richard Jackson
Richard Jackson has been awarded the MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to Children's Hospices. He is the founder and president of The Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all
BHETA is to host webinar with TikTok Shop
BHETA is to host a networking webinar with TikTok Shop on 5th June, aimed at outlining the practical steps for suppliers to grow revenue. Read more - open to all