2025 was a year of significant success for Blue Diamond, says chairman Simon Burke as Blue Diamond turns to AI to continue profits growth.  Sales reached £395m, PBT grew to £31.4m.

Ryedale Printing Works has closed its doors, after it ceased trading on Friday (1 May).

Gardenforum spotted the following “movers” last month, let us know if you are moving.

Shaun Herdsman introduced Accelopack to UK garden centres at GLEE. The service helps retailers sell plants online and ship orders to customers without having to build their own picking, packing and delivery set-up.

Keukenhof, Lisse (NL) is entering its final week, with JUB Holland’s 2026 show border ‘The Field of Gold’ on display until 10 May.

At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Burgon & Ball will highlight the colour and creativity of gardening through its beautifully designed tools and accessories.

Professional hedge shears with forged Japanese steel blades and lightweight aluminium handles, designed for precise, comfortable trimming of hedges and shrubs.

The team behind Hot Off the Potting Bench at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2026 urges breeders and growers to enter new plants, offering judging, publicity, TV exposure and public feedback.

Jonathan Sheppard, the UK National Collection holder of cosmos known as ‘King Cosmos’, has teamed up with Thompson & Morgan to distribute one million seeds at the Chelsea Flower Show and encourage more wildlife-friendly gardening. 

Westland’s Boost and Resolva return to TV this May with a major campaign across the UK and Ireland, driving demand and boosting garden centre footfall.

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Our growing national retailer support means we are looking for experienced, self-employed Area Sales Agents to represent our established brand of Garden Sundries, Lawn Care, Watering & Sprayers, Wildlife Habitats, Garden Décor and Home Living, across key regions in the UK.

Horticultural Trades Association showcased UK environmental horticulture at the first Flowers and Plants of Europe event at Europe House.

Katie Blake Furniture is expanding. We are looking for experienced, self-employed Area Sales Agents to represent our established outdoor living brand across key regions in the UK and Ireland.

Following the integration of Gardenex into the GIMA portfolio, the association has confirmed its first international Buyer Connect event, in partnership with leading European marketplace BOL.

Chestnut Nursery, the charitable garden centre in Poole, Dorset, is celebrating a double win at the prestigious Poole Local Business Awards 2026.

With six weeks to go until the National Plant Show, the HTA has announced that the event is shaping up to be the largest yet, with more than 260 exhibitor stands already confirmed and a new networking and collaboration zone, sponsored by Sinclair.

Sam Evans, apprentice with The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, has won the Midlands Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year Award, presented yesterday by Nicky Chapman at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

Kingfisher has announced that Chief Executive Officer Thierry Garnier is to leave the group after nearly seven years in the role.

BHETA has expanded its in house marketing team with the appointment of Gifty Reji as Marketing Assistant, working closely with Marketing Executive Natalia Ciecierska.

Horticultural Trades Association has reminded exhibitors that entries for the 2026 New Plant Awards close on 19 May.

Blue Diamond Garden Centres — Gold Medal winners at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 — are back and aiming high once again at this year’s Show!

Hillier Nurseries announces its latest release of plants ahead of the 2026 season, with three of the varieties already shortlisted for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year award.

Burgon & Ball will be throwing a spotlight on the colour and creativity of gardening as a creator of beautiful garden tools and accessories since 1730.

Millions of homeowners may be inadvertently increasing their exposure to surface water flooding by paving over green space.

FeatherSnap will sponsor The Classroom Garden at RHS Chelsea 2026, supporting wildlife education, outdoor learning and children’s voices through interactive birdwatching and nature-focused technology.