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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

The weather has helped garden centres build on strong spring sales, says HTA, but higher operating costs are squeezing profits. Read more - members only

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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

The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers says farewell to Amanda Sizer Barrett MBE and welcomes Joe Denham, who will take over as Director on 1^st April. Read more - open to all

The YPHA has unveiled five renewed sponsorships for 2025–2026, showing continued confidence in its mission to nurture the next generation of horticulture professionals. Read more - open to all

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 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 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

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

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  is being held at The Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch, London on 10 October from 12pm to 4.30pm. Read more - open to all

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

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 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

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

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

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

BHETA is lobbying to combat the threat of imported 'small parcels' from overseas suppliers fulfilling direct B2C orders without paying customs duties. Read more - members only

The HTA Market Update for February displays a stark divide between different areas of the garden centre.  Gardening categories continued to underperform, while non-gardening categories generally performed better. Read more - members only

Prosper Garden Centre Buying Group has announced that Henry Street Garden Centre has joined its network. Read more - members only