GCA and HTA figures agree that July was a flat month with sales increasing 1% on last year. Year to date their figures are quite different. And has there been any real growth in recent years? See more... Read more - members only

A spell of wet weather at the beginning of week two is expected to separate two spells of high pressure. See more... Read more - members only

Adam Pasco tells frustrated plant breeders at the Fleuroselect conference that their message is not getting to the consumer. Or is it even the right message? See more... Read more - members only

The half-year figures from the Garden Centre Association (GCA) even out the peaks and troughs of the season and give the first, fairly reliable snapshot of where the industry is. For analysis, see more... Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced that it signed up some new garden centre members last month (June, 2014).  See more... Read more - members only

Wiseweather predicts below average rainfall in July, with correspondingly high amounts of sun. But there will be thundery outbreaks. See more... Read more - members only

Will nurseries increase production next year? Are shrubs sales in long-term decline? Which nurseries are expanding? Is there a solution to Danish trolleys? These were some of the topics debated down the aisles at the HTA National Plant Show. See more… Read more - members only

The RHS Chelsea Flower show will retain its central London venue at the Royal Hospital for at least another 10 years as the RHS signs a new 10 year deal. See more… Read more - members only

Wiseweather suggests June will be characterised by a succession of low pressure areas interspersed with short spells of high pressure bringing above average rain for the month. See more... Read more - members only

The deadline is approaching for suppliers to submit their products for the 2014 GIMA Awards. These are two reasons why these are the most influential awards in the garden sector. See more.... Read more - members only

In a survey of 100 professional landscape practitioners, landscape architects and garden designers, only 20% surveyed said they provided annual maintenance costs alongside their designs and schemes. See more... Read more - members only

May is likely to be dominated by high pressure according to the monthly forecast from Wiseweather, with above average temperatures and sunshine. See more... Read more - members only

The RHS has launched its potentially powerful new website, but Gardenforum finds that it may have been released too early, before it is ready. See more... Read more - members only

There are many happy bunnies across the garden industry after a bumper Easter weekend. Many garden centres are reporting record trading days with plants and garden sundries sales particularly strong, along with catering. Read more - members only

There's a new recruitment agency coming to garden retail, landscape and horticulture in general. Alexander Tredwell  is a division of Wax Selection and is headed by a well known recruiter within the garden sector.  See more... Read more - members only

Garden product suppliers are being canvassed about their appetite for new garden trade show next year, either in the spring or in November. Organisers say the prospects look good. See more… Read more - members only

Two new features from Gardenex at Glee this year will be “Meet the international buyer” speed-dating meetings for exhibitors and presentations with UKTI on boosting exports without huge investment and other such topics. See more... Read more - members only

Growers often complain about a disconnect between scientists and the horticulture industry. This is the topic for an international workshop chaired by Tim Briercliffe. He’s asking Gardenforum readers to send your opinions to be included in the debate. See more… Read more - members only

With almost 2 months before the show starts, some of the most popular hotels at the NEC are fully booked as garden retailers look set to return to Glee in numbers. See more… Read more - members only

AMA has published a study on the online garden products market. It forecasts trends to 2018, distinguishing between specialist and non-specialist Internet retailers. See more… Read more - members only

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) now have access to a dedicated legal advice line to help with any Business Legal queries they may have. Read more - open to all

Garden centres will be gathering around the country in July to hear the results from this year’s GCA inspections. Suppliers, who are associate members, are also welcome to attend. See more… Read more - members only

There’s just over two weeks before the fifth National Plant Show. A look at the record number of plant introductions and hearing about new research on gardeners of the future are two items for your ‘To Do’ list. See more... Read more - members only

The latest updates to our Company Results pages show an encouraging picture, with nearly every company improving performance. Allensmore, David Austin, DJ Squire, Webbs, Bulrush, Harrod, Taylor Bulbs and Kelkay all improved their figures over the previous year. Who said 2012/13 was a difficult time for gardening? See more (open to all)... Read more - open to all

April figures released from the Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade underline how gardeners have got back into gardening this spring, buying plants and gardening products. See more... Read more - members only

The HTA has initiated a Top of the Pots merchandising competition to find the garden retailer with the most creative container gardening display. See more... Read more - members only

A new venue, an export theatre, Clearance Sunday, International Buyer Connect, 20% more space booked and some big names returning have given a new energy to Glee for 2014. See more... Read more - members only

There’s a new recruitment agency coming to garden retail, landscape and horticulture in general.   Alexander Tredwell  is a division of Wax Selection and is headed by a well known  recruiter within the garden sector.  See more... Read more - members only

Measures to stop invasive alien species of plants, animals or insects getting into the EU or to limit the ecological and economic damage caused by those that do, came a step closer last week. See more… Read more - members only

Analysis of the latest GCA figures shows that garden centre sales have increased by 12% in the last 12 months and it is thanks to plants, garden sundries and garden furniture. See more... Read more - members only