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

Final, urgent appeal by HTA

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is making a final, urgent appeal for a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement that explicitly includes plant health. Read more - members only

The Range reveals Homebase conversions to date

CDS Superstores, parent company of The Range and wilko, has confirmed the next burst of openings for its new-format superstores, following the acquisition of the Homebase brand and up to 70 of its stores. Read more - members only

Kernock Park Plants add ‘Proven Winners’ to Joy of Plants’ tools

Leading UK young plant supplier Kernock Park Plants has added the Proven Winners® range to Joy of Plants’ plant library and retail tools. 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.

Read more - open to all

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

Understanding with EU should save the sector millions

The HTA welcomes today’s common understanding with the EU that should lead to removal of unnecessary cross border checks on most plants and plant products. Read more - members only

Garden centre sales soared in April 

UK garden centres experienced a significant surge in activity and sales in April, says the HTA, driven by exceptionally warm and dry spring weather. Read more - members only

Having open conversations about mental wellbeing in the workplace

Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting individuals in the horticultural community, has launched new initiatives to address mental wellbeing in the workplace. Read more - open to all

Gardenex moves into the fast lane with new Director General

Gardenex and PetQuip have welcomed their new Director General. He holds a commercial drone pilot licence and a private helicopter licence. His interests include collecting contemporary art and very fast cars! Read more - open to all

Joe Denham

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