Six new online courses covering health and safety have been unveiled this month on the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-Learning platform.

BHETA to hold packaging seminar entitled ‘Getting to the Root of Packaging Regulation’ from new BHETA business service provider, Root. Read more - open to all

Change to permitted development rights offers a huge opportunity for landowners to capitalise on their property and diversify their operations. Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is launching a search for a new inspector following an announcement earlier in the year that Gordon Emslie tis retiring. Read more - members only

Despite April sales falling for a third year,  Garden centres were ahead of 2023 at the end of April with catering and garden sundries prospering. Read more - members only

The HTA has announced the inaugural FutureGrow Expo, on 8 October at Stoneleigh Park, to connect horticulture growers with technology innovators. Read more - members only

Kate Ebbens has been voted in as GIMA President for the 2024 and 2025 term.  Craig Hall takes over the Vice President role. Read more - members only

April 30^th is the day when plant import inspections move from their inland destination to the point where they enter the UK, causing potential delays and increased costs. Read more - members only

Dobbies Garden Centres joins One4all Gift Cards’ extensive network of retailers that includes Blue Diamond, which is already part of the network. Read more - members only

Ben Harrison, Operations Director of Haskins Garden Centres, has been announced as the Chairman Elect for 2024/25 by the Garden Centre Association. Read more - members only

Wet February sees modest market growth, but the HTA is expecting a challenging Spring. Read more - members only

The HTA has written to PM Rishi Sunak, warning of the risks to Environmental Horticulture from changes in the Border Target Operating Model that are due on 30^th April. Read more - members only

Ambassador, Boyd Douglas-Davies, called on more employers to support YPHA members as they visited the Eden Project where the Launch Success development programme was unveiled. Read more - open to all

The HTA market update shows that garden retail continued to show green shoots in January but cautions about rising wage and shipping costs. Read more - members only

Perennial launches free online tool for those responsible for caring for someone else within the horticultural community, to help them manage caring responsibilities effectively and give them peace of mind. Read more - open to all

Inadequate training and poor facilities at border posts cause damage to products and frustration for drivers. Read more - members only

YPHA reveals details and industry backing for its programme to develop the next generation of leaders in the horticulture industry. Read more - open to all

Gina Hinde steps up to General Manager at LOFA, Gina joined the association in 2019 as the Marketing Manager. Read more - open to all

Tingley and Otley Garden Centres have been awarded membership of the GCA.  They join sister centre, Tong, a member since 2016.  Read more - members only

Perennial, the charity dedicated to supporting people in horticulture, is proud to announce the launch of its largest ever survey to gain a snapshot into the wellbeing of those working in the industry. 

  Read more - open to all

The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has arranged for members to visit the Ball® 'Summer Showcase on 26^th July.  Read more - open to all

YPHA, the voice of the next generation of horticulturists, has a new website to support its membership which is fast approaching 1000. Read more - open to all

HTA expects significant challenges for the industry with the impending changes on 30 April at Border Control Posts.  March sales were up +22% helped by an early Easter. Read more - members only

The HTA expresses frustration at government’s 11th hour reveal of the Common Usage Charge at borders due on plant products from 30^th April. Read more - members only

Dutch Spring Trials take place in week 18 during week 18, with eight breeders in North-Holland.  Visits held by appointment only. Read more - members only

Credit insurer tells GIMA suppliers the warning signs to look for when a retailer might be at risk of insolvency. Insolvencies are expected to increase this year. Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-Learning platform has launched five new online compliance-based courses covering health and safety this month (March 2024). Read more - open to all

300 members of the garden media visited around 100 exhibitors at a buzzing Garden Press Event. Best new product was a Dipping Tank. Blue Diamond won the Best Stand award. Read the chat. Read more - members only

Those responsible for caring for someone else within the horticultural community can now access a free online tool through the charity Perennial, to help them manage caring responsibilities effectively and give them peace of mind. Read more - open to all

Top economist Mark Beresford-Smith tells the GCA what to expect from inflation, interest rates and consumer demand in the next 6 months. Read more - members only