The HTA, in partnership with Novuna Consumer Finance, has launched a new service enabling garden centre members to offer their customers the option of spreading the cost of higher value purchases.

Green Olive Firewood has announced its acquisition by The Log Club Ltd, part of the TEM Group of companies. The move creates one of the largest manufacturers of British kiln dried firewood in the country.

Perennial looks back at 25 years since it widened its services to support all those working in, or retired from, horticulture — a shift that has helped thousands of people facing financial, health, career and life-changing challenges.

More than half of gardeners entering a spring Miracle-Gro competition described themselves as “everyday” gardeners, highlighting demand for simple solutions and practical garden improvements.

In a bid to drive footfall over a long hot summer, Garden centres continue to diversify, developing their food offering, creating family customer events and activities and opening new social and sporting venues.

As consumers embrace seasonal styling beyond spring and summer, Mims is encouraging retailers to rethink their autumn pottery displays and capitalise on one of the fastest-growing home and garden trends.

Crocus has launched one of the UK’s first biologically active mulches, harnessing insect frass to build fertile soil and boost plant health,  “...a mulch that works with nature rather than just sitting on top of it.”

In a fantastic collaboration with emerging designers, Durston Garden Products Ltd donated more than 520 bags of peat-free growing media to gardens in the Pocket Planting category at the Badminton Flower Show.

Plant Heritage has awarded 17 new National Plant Collections®, recognising outstanding conservation efforts spanning rare ornamentals, houseplants, orchards and collections supporting biodiversity and climate resilience.

Air-Pot® attended a Royal Reception at St James’s Palace to celebrate its 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising the Scottish company's international trade success.

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.

Jack Whiteley, former Chairman at Glencrest Seatex Ltd and laterly Katie Blake, has been helping quite a number of businesses and people with buying garden furniture and other items from the Far East.

We are delighted to be able to offer this established, well-equipped nursery offering the opportunity for a base within the EU for either export growing or supplying the Republic of Ireland.

Experienced sales agent wanted to sell pre-packed decorative aggregates and rockery stone.

Entries are now open for the PATS 2026 New Product Showcase & Awards, giving exhibitors the chance to highlight innovations before buyers at the NEC Birmingham.

Consumer behaviour expert Kate Hardcastle MBE will speak at the GCA's 2027 Conference, sharing insights on retail trends, customer trust and the future of consumer behaviour.

Pottery supplier Mims has promoted Adrian Haslam to the newly created role of Head Merchandiser as it strengthens support for garden centres through its growing nationwide merchandising team.

Colin Stephens, Managing Director of Evergreen Garden Care for UK and Ireland, has joined BHETA’s DIY Committee. 

Wyevale Nurseries has introduced its Original Select range, offering UK-grown native trees selected for improved resilience, establishment and performance in challenging urban and climate-affected landscapes.

Scotland's Trade Fair Spring returns to Glasgow in January 2027, combining its Autumn Show to deliver a larger showcase of gifts, homeware, food, drink and retail suppliers.

Greenkey Garden & Home has announced a new appointment to its national sales team alongside a major expansion of its warehouse operations, reinforcing the company’s commitment to exceptional service and sustained growth across the UK garden retail sector.