British Flowers Week will bring five days of installations, talks and after-hours events to the Garden Museum, spotlighting seasonal UK-grown blooms and the growers behind them.

Blue Diamond Garden Centres has confirmed the acquisition of Holt Garden Centre, located on the Kelling Estate in North Norfolk.

Perrywood says a 4,500-strong customer survey shows gardens boost wellbeing, inspiring its 2026 theme “Your Garden, Your Happy Place” and new display gardens.

Opperman Plants Ltd, the Lincolnshire‑based plant supplier, has entered administration after almost 30 years in business, with advisers now seeking a buyer while the company continues to trade.

The  Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is supporting UK growers with R&D into two areas where pressure continues to mount: the move away from peat and the shrinking toolbox of plant protection products (PPPs).

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.

OGL Software is proud to share some of the Profit4 software advancements following its partnership with Bransford Webbs, a collaboration designed to deliver major benefits for businesses across the horticultural sector.

Premium garden furniture brand Bramblecrest says investment in new product development is helping to drive trade growth, highlighted by the launch of its Prague collection and an industry-first, the Bramblecrest Bench design.

Sipcam Home & Garden is celebrating the powerful momentum of #AJoyfulRebellion, the bold new ecofective® campaign that has exploded across social media following its successful debut at the Garden Press Event.

Gardena, Europe’s number one watering and hand tools brand, is continuing its partnership with Alan Titchmarsh, returning as a sponsor of his gardening series. 

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.

Strong early international demand sees over 200 delegates from 15 countries registered for IGCA 2026 in Munich.

BHETA is launching its sales training programme offer for 2026.  The programme will be delivered by Birmingham-based training company and BHETA business services provider, Selling Interactions.

Padel operator seeking 0.25–1 acre opportunities across Surrey to create premium padel clubs that boost footfall and rent.

Hornby George PR has appointed leading horticultural voice Ross Dyke as its new in-house horticultural expert, a strategic move that significantly strengthens the agency’s specialist offer to clients across the garden and horticulture sectors.

Greenfingers Charity runners raised over £12,600 at the London Landmarks Half Marathon, supporting therapeutic gardens for children in hospices across the UK.

PATS has announced the launch of a new Hosted Buyer Programme for its 2026 edition, with registration now officially open. This initiative facilitates curated, face-to-face meetings between senior retail buyers and exhibitors.

STIGA has secured three iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 titles, recognising excellence across its latest robotic mowing and digital solutions.

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is hosting a free members’ webinar next week (April 24, 2026) examining the latest changes to business rates and the industry’s ongoing engagement with the Government.

The countdown is officially on. The GIMA Awards are returning on Thursday 12th November, bringing the garden retail industry together once again to recognise the ideas, innovation and people shaping the sector right now.