CEO David Robinson unveiled the first Dobbies store to be upgraded post restructuring, explaining how he plans to restore successful trading to the 53 garden centres now in the group. 

Squire's Garden Centres appoints Sam Dickson to succeed Martin Breddy as managing director.

Following a major fire in its new extension in November 2024, The Old Well Garden Centre re-opened its doors again for the Easter weekend.

Farplants Sales, a leading plant wholesaler owned by 3 growers, has successfully handled one of its busiest weeks ever without any sense of rush or stress, shipping over 800,000 plants. 

Hobbycraft Trading ltd, the UK's leading arts and crafts retailer, plans to launch a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) as part of a restructuring plan, Gardenforum has learned.

Kent & Stowe, the premium gardening brand renowned for quality and timeless design, is proud to announce the launch of its new Extraordinary Shop – an innovative in-store retail concept now rolling out across garden centres.

Through a brilliant collaboration, Somerset’s leading peat-free compost producer, RocketGro, is on board as headline sponsor of the first-ever Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival this September – a celebration of sustainability, soil and spectacular gardening.  

GARDENA, Europe’s number one watering and hand tools brand, has teamed up with Alan Titchmarsh to support his new gardening series which will be published across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

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

Garden centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now order three fundraising plants from Wyevale Nurseries for summer delivery.

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Perennial, the charity supporting people in horticulture, is proud to announce Mark Gregory as the first ambassador in its new programme.

Hozelock has launched its new Wellbeing Hub—a free online space designed to showcase the positive impact gardening can have on mental and physical wellbeing.

Green-tech is delighted to announce that they have been named Supplier and Service Provider of the Year at the 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Awards.

Taylors Bulbs are delighted to have been awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2025 for their display of Daffodils.

James Barnes will step down as Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) at the AGM in September 2025.

After more than 30 years, Michael Hall is taking his well-earned retirement, stepping down as Managing Director of Fallen Fruits Ltd. James Brindle will take over as the new Managing Director.

British Garden Centres is excited to announce it has won Gold at Harrogate’s Spring show with its show garden “The Butterfly Garden”, designed to raise awareness for Greenfingers Charity.