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Blue Diamond Garden Centres has acquired a 42-acre warehouse site at Pollington, East Yorkshire, more than doubling its existing warehousing capacity.

Hillier reveals that it is a winner of the 2026 Planet Mark Action and Innovation Award recognising a more precise, research-led approach, resulting in around 70% less water use.

Caulders Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of the former Strawberry Corner Garden Centre at Wallyford, East Lothian, with plans to reopen the site in March 2027. It takes the Caulders Group to 12 garden centres across Scotland.

Bents reports robust trading in the year ending Jan 2026, with growth across multiple categories, improved margins and profit.

Designed for effortless hedge and shrub maintenance, the FELCO 251-57 combines comfort, precision, and durability, helping gardeners achieve neat, healthy-looking results with greater control and confidence.

Sipcam Home & Garden is set to launch Grounded, a new garden care brand designed for keen and experienced gardeners looking for quality products, generous pack sizes and genuine value.

Greenkey Garden & Home, long recognised by retailers for their quality watering solutions and innovative sprayers, is strengthening its position as a value driven supplier with a major expansion to its irrigation range for 2027.

The Source trade show will spotlight the South West’s growing food-to-go market, connecting buyers with producers, suppliers and solutions across hospitality and retail.

Allensmore Nurseries takes the overall Grower of the Year title as the HTA Awards recognise innovation, sustainability, technology and talent across UK horticulture.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Swallows Nurseries & Gardens, an established nursery, garden centre and café in Mixbury, North Oxfordshire.

A landmark café and farm shop in the Lake District has been brought to market through property adviser Christie & Co. The Sawmill Café & Farm Shop is located in Wasdale.

Kate Turner talks to Natalie Boynton, Sales Director at Happy Plants, and Ed Hill, Managing Director of The Horti House, about the changing needs of the Garden centre plant customer.

Chinese outdoor cooking manufacturer VICLION is looking for a UK distributor for its range of innovative gas grills, electric grills and pizza ovens.

Confidential sale of a group of two garden centres in Scotland.

Frank P. Matthews is delighted to announce the appointment of James Oldham as its new Head of Sales.

GCA members can join a London Christmas retail tour in November, gaining festive merchandising inspiration while raising funds for children’s hospice garden charity Greenfingers.

The HTA has opened applications for Broad Horizons, a fully funded programme designed to develop skills, confidence and connections among horticulture’s future talent.

Fourth-generation family tree nursery Frank P Matthews, based in Worcestershire, is celebrating double industry success after receiving two prestigious accolades, highlighting both its commitment to modern innovation and its deep horticultural expertise.

Independent retail group Yorkshire Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Chris Francis as Non-Executive Director, effective 1 October 2026.

The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed 12 young professionals to the second year of its Management Development Programme, which began at Pershore College on 29 September.

Actor, writer and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar has been confirmed as host of the 2026 GIMA Awards, as the industry’s biggest night of celebration moves within touching distance of a complete sell-out.