Blue Diamond is to buy Highfield Garden World at Whitminster in Gloucestershire.  Staff have been informed today.

Blue Diamond plans to raise £60 million from Caledonia Investments to fund acquisitions, expansion and shareholder buy-backs, strengthening its position as the UK’s leading garden centre group.

Hillier has received planning approval to demolish and rebuild its ageing Chichester garden centre on the road between Fishbourne and Bosham.

Gates has secured the long-term future of Gates Woodlands Hinckley, by buying the freehold of the site it first leased in February 2025.  Last month it revealed massive turnover growth in its first year of operations.

Profits are under pressure in 2026 with rising costs and no growth in overall garden centre sales this year, so far, despite the warmest spring on record in England and Wales.

For many gardeners, the lawn is the single biggest plant in the garden, yet it is often one of the most neglected. While borders, pots and flower beds are routinely fed and cared for, lawns are frequently left to survive on little more than regular mowing.

With less than a week to go before the highly anticipated National Plant Show, Bransford Webbs are looking forward to showcasing their new varieties for 2027, meeting customers old and new, and sharing ideas for the season ahead.

Farplants will showcase award entries, Christmas ranges and a new business initiative at the National Plant Show, alongside customer support programmes and new plant introductions.

Two Webb Garden Power cordless lawnmowers have received BBC Gardeners’ World Best Buy recognition for 2026, highlighting their performance, innovation and value for gardeners.

Frank P Matthews Trees has launched a new commemorative apple tree, ‘Legacy’, for the forthcoming season, marking its 125th anniversary while supporting the work of the National Garden Scheme.

GIMA has launched Gardenex, a dedicated international trade service that will help members explore new markets, build global partnerships and create fresh business opportunities worldwide.

Looking to acquire a Horticulture, Permaculture, Nursery or Lifestyle business – UK-Wide (Ideally relocatable).

I am looking for a site with water and electricity to relocate my plant nursery to buy or rent. Studying all propositions, ideally south of Lincoln-Stoke on Trent.

Garden Centre Association’s GROW e-learning platform has launched its 100th course, helping garden centre teams build knowledge on trees, horticulture and customer support.

Sipcam Home & Garden is expanding its UK sales network and is looking for ambitious, experienced Sales Agents to represent our innovative Garden Care and Pet Care ranges.

Greenfingers Charity’s Kilimanjaro team has reached day six of its trek, raising more than £227,000 and aiming to surpass £250,000.

GARDENA has appointed Giovanna Fletcher as brand ambassador to promote smarter watering solutions and raise awareness of its partnership supporting UNICEF water, sanitation and hygiene projects.

Former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King will headline the GCA Conference 2027, sharing insights on leadership, retail transformation and customer-focused business strategy.

Kernock Park Plants Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' has won Best in Show at the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) prestigious New Plant Awards at this year’s HTA National Plant Show.

Four Wyevale Nurseries employees have been honoured for long service, celebrating a combined 130 years of dedication to the award-winning horticultural business.

BHETA is advising suppliers and retailers to review where PFAS may appear in their products, packaging, and supply chains, as political, regulatory and retailer attention on so-called “forever chemicals” increases.

The HTA has confirmed three keynote speakers for its FutureGrow Expo 2026, highlighting technologies and approaches aimed at improving productivity and resilience in UK nursery production.