Allensmore and Klondyke are trialling biodegradable pots which are stable during production, but dissolve quickly when planted.

The Forestry Commission has expanded Sweet Chestnut Blight restrictions in south-west England following the discovery of further infected sites near the boundary of the restricted areas first announced in March.  

Dobbies garden centre at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim is due to close at the end of October as the site is prepared for new retail and leisure uses.

Cotton Traders, with sites in 72 garden centres, has grown revenue and operating profit in 2025, despite inflationary pressures and a challenging consumer trading environment.

Fothergill’s recently opened its trial grounds to journalists, influencers and bloggers. Three years after the founding family sold the business to Harwood, the company’s direction is clear.

Market-leading home and garden supplier, Ivyline, is set to launch its highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Glee, taking place 8th–10th September at the NEC Birmingham (Stand 20G10-H11).

Whistler will make its official UK debut at Glee 2026, 8th - 10th September at the NEC Birmingham, introducing garden retailers to a new premium wild bird care proposition from Hall 20, stand H56.

Mims will return to Four Oaks Trade Show on 2nd and 3rd September at Four Oaks Nurseries, Cheshire, with one of its biggest showings of the year across stands C86–C90.

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, the world's largest wildlife survey!

Two recent CSF-backed initiatives have given horticulture students practical industry insight, career inspiration, valuable professional connections and a bit of fun with the Botanical University Challenge.

Commercial glasshouse wanted to rent or lease for an AgriTech R&D growing facility.

Applications have opened for the second Young People in Horticulture Association management development programme, with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation confirmed as headline sponsor.

Looking for 1-2 acres of enclosed land in and around the west side of Chesterfield, Matlock or Bakewell. This is to expand a small garden nursery business that is in its infancy and open it up to the public.

With some nice new products we would bring in to the UK market for spring 2027, we are looking for someone who is familiar with the regional retailers and would like to represent our products.

Durston Garden Products is marking the retirement of two long-standing members of its extended team, Richard Barrow and Lynn Linter, thanking them both for their commitment, support and contribution to the family business.

Greenfingers Charity is encouraging everyone heading to Glee on Thursday 10 September to embrace Floral Thursday and help raise vital funds for children's hospice gardens.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced key programme highlights for Horticulture, The Conference, taking place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026.

Garden Centre Association members can enter the 2026 Worrall Cup from September 1, with an earlier deadline designed to avoid the festive rush.

Deco-Pak has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Dan Charles as Head of Commercial & Merchandising.