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.

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Takeaways 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

Nick Mathias

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.

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Malcolm 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

Chris Primett

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

Peter Burks at member Ruxley Manor Garden Centre to celebrate the launch of the latest GROW course

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

GCA Chief Executive, Peter Burks at tea!

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

Mike Cook, John McDowell, Sue Birch asnd Michelle de Lavis Trafford

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

Plant Select's Nursery

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

(L-r) Jon Kay, Alan Roper, Natalie Boynton and Colin Stephens

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

Richard Jackson MBE

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

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