Recent figures published on Gardenforum Results pages show a fall in profits for most garden centres, while many suppliers have increased theirs. 

Choice, the buying and marketing group of 42 independent garden centres, has recruited a former MD of Blacks Leisure Group as non-executive chairman.

Over 50 suppliers promoted their wares at a meet-the-buyer event held by Choice Marketing at the Spring Fair.

Caulders has purchased Cumbernauld and Kinross garden centres from Dobbies. This will increase Caulders portfolio to 7 garden centres – all in Central Scotland.

The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association is delighted to announce that Gina Hinde is the new LOFA Marketing Manager and is now in post

Leading gardening tools and equipment supplier E.P. Barrus expands its warehouse capacity in 2019 to meet continued demand following a successful 2018.  

This week marked a significant change in the potting shed at The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, with the first of the new taupe pots being used for potting. The taupe pots will begin appearing in garden centres over the next few months. We will be replacing black plastic pots for all new crops.

The grow-your-own trend continues during 2019 as the nation’s gardeners seek out environmentally-friendly ways of growing healthy, pesticide-free produce with zero food miles.

The winners of the PATS Sandown 2019 New Product Awards, sponsored by pbwnews, were chosen by a team of expert pet retailers, who had to make their choices from a record number of new products entered.

Seven major suppliers of British pet care products will be exhibiting their latest innovations in the British pavilion at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida (20 to 22 March 2019).

Seven major suppliers of British pet care products will be exhibiting their latest innovations in the British pavilion at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida (20 to 22 March 2019).

Large yard for rent suit landscaper/gardener 500sq meters with outbuilding and space for accommodation, log cabin or mobile if required.

This substantial garden centre fronts an A-road and sits on a site of circa 14 acres with 2,695 sq.m. (29,000 sq.ft.) of heated and unheated sales accommodation with a successful restaurant.

Hampshire Gardencraft producers of the Dragonstone range of quality garden ornaments for the trade.

Freehold circa 7 acres (2.83 hectares) plant centre with coffee shop in Suffolk for sale.

White Stores is set to open a new garden furniture showroom in Windlesham. This brand-new showroom is set to be a great addition to the retailer’s already existing showrooms.

As Nova Outdoor Living continues to put their 2019 price list to potential customers, the business has appointed Alec Routledge from AR Agencies to represent them in the South West.

As Mr Fothergill's trials manager Brian Talman celebrates 60 years working in horticulture, he muses how his working life could have been quite different if he had not heeded the advice of a family-friend doctor.

Leading landscaping supplier Green-tech, celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year; has been named as the winner of the Industry Partnership category in the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2018.

Greenfingers Charity is inviting its supporters and others to put their pedal power to the test this spring by taking on the inspiring Cycle Challenge for Garden Re-Leaf Day.

Today, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) celebrates reaching a record half a million members, suggesting the UK’s leading gardening charity is now more accessible and relevant to people than it has ever been in its 215-year history.

Each year Westland and the Garden Centre Association (GCA) search for the best up and coming employees at garden centres who show great potential and would benefit from the opportunity to further their skills and experiences as part of the Rising Stars Program.