Wyevale has sold Ham Street Garden Centre near Ashford in Kent to Grovewell Garden Centres.

HTA has released its November market update, which reveals sales are up but levels of consumer confidence are negative.  It also shows ground water levels and river flows are below normal in areas.

Dobbies says range changes implemented during the second half 2017 led to lower footfall and conversion, particularly during the Christmas trading period. Finance charges of £15.3m contributed to a loss of £-12.5m.

Wyevale has sold Wellingborough and Wolds View, both will continue as garden centres.  This sale takes the list of those sold to 37 with 108 remaining in the group.  Read more to download the list of garden centres sold.

Yorkshire’s Tong Garden Centre looks set to add to its 2016 extension after planning officers recommend approval. UPDATED

Fiskars, one of the UK’s leading gardening tool brand, is launching brand new ranges for 2019, which include a extensions of the Light and Xact™ ranges, and a brand new hammer and hardware collection.

At the 42^nd BALI National Landscape Awards, BALI Registered Contractor Bowles & Wyer received the coveted Grand Award for a Private Residence in the Chilterns, the stunning implementation of a garden design by BALI Registered Designer Gavin McWilliam and Andrew Wilson.

Research from around the world has confirmed something many gardeners already know ­– gardening really is good for you! So, this January we’re encouraging you to share this news with your customers with help from the HTA’s ‘Gardening is good for you’ campaign.

We have three new and exclusive wonderful Hebe for 2019. Hebe Starlight, Sunrise and Mint Chocolate.

Millennials interest in the tranquil nature of indoor plants is having a very positive effect within this sector. So, its no wonder that Plantpak terrariums are so desirable to the 20-30 age group who benefit from a happy and relaxed atmosphere.

Hillier Nurseries has recruited four trainee growers as part of the company’s ongoing investment in the future and the development of its production team.

New and innovative product with no competitors launching in 2019.

New distribution points sought in premium and gifting channels: including garden centres, department stores and gift shops. Generous commission available.

The next big thing in online marketing is content marketing. Sharing knowledge and information helps to get more followers on social media, gain better Google rankings and ultimately attracts new customers to garden centres.

Friday, November 23rd is Black Friday: a tradition that has drifted over from the United States, when people head out en masse after Thanksgiving to bargain-hunt. This presents opportunities, but how can you take advantage of these as a garden centre?

Harrogate Christmas & Gift will once again open its doors to the festive industry in 2019, straight after the Christmas holidays – from 13^th to 16^th January 2019 – promising a wealth of exciting new products for the Christmas 2019 season.

A new Horticultural Research Scholarship has been launched by the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) to support applied research within the horticulture industry.

London’s Sunshine Garden Centre wins Taylor’s Bulbland competition, with Belton GC taking the runner-up prize.  See all the winners and why they won.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) will be returning to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 with a Discovery Zone exhibit titled ‘Helping Children Grow’, promoting National Children’s Gardening Week which takes place between 25 May - 2 June 2019.

Haskins Garden Centre in Crawley has announced its continued support of Alzheimer’s Society until 2020. Haskins in Snowhill has been fundraising and raising awareness for the charity since January 2017 and now the popular garden centre has revealed its continued support over the coming years.

Landscape supplier Green-tech opened up a Landscaping Trade Centre on Monday 3rd December 2018. The Green-tech Trade Centre will sell everything needed for commercial landscaping projects and customers will benefit from discounted trade prices.

Tildenet Marketing Manager, James Leyland, has been promoted to the role of Head of Marketing as part of the drive to develop marketing across whole Tildenet Group.