Capital Gardens has bought Hillview’s Studley Green garden centre becoming the fourth in the group. Hillview had decided it no longer fitted their refined model.

We look at how consolidation, Gardman’s recovery and innovation were central themes for Glee 18.

The latest position on the sale of Wyevale Garden centres that emerged from the aisles of Glee is one of last minute negotiations that will determine how many are sold out of the group.  However, there will be problems for the new owners to resolve.

The new team from Evergreen, the successor to Scots Miracle-Gro in the UK, has unveiled its brands and strategy for 2019 and beyond. 

Rosebourne is to open its second food and plant centre at Aldermaston, near Newbury on Sept 28. Its design follows the template developed at their first site at Andover.

La Hacienda’s attractive new POS and Merchandising Displays took centre stage on their new Stand at Glee, under the AMES UK banner this year. Developed to make a statement and capture the customer’s attention, the new merchandising components are modern and eye-catching, while also designed to enhance the customer’s retail experience.

The makers of attractive, functional planters that offer a stylish and convenient way of looking after plants have shown commitment to this rapidly growing market with the appointment of a dedicated sales representative, Ian Riggs.

Pyracantha (also known as firethorn) is a shrub with flaming berries in the autumn and green leaves in the winter and early spring. In May and June the plant blooms with a host of cream flowers, so that the shrub provides beauty in the garden all year round.

One of the most exciting breakthroughs in growing media for many years – a new product produced from three natural and sustainable ingredients that is indistinguishable in performance, appearance, smell and texture from 100% peat based products – is launched at GLEE by Westland Horticulture.

The overall winners of this year’s Taste of the West Awards were announced today at a prestigious ceremony held in The Great Hall at Exeter University, attracting an audience of over 400 fanatic foodies. With the help of BBC television presenter Victoria Graham, a staggering 42 awards were given out to 38 South West food & drink businesses.

The owner of an online garden shop for millennials, recently described as ‘achingly cool’ in The Telegraph is offering it for sale.

British suppliers of garden products who act fast can take advantage of a cost-effective exhibiting package at Italy’s major trade fair for the horticulture and gardening sector.

BALI, through its nationwide GoLandscape initiative, has supported BALI Training Provider member Capel Manor College in developing and launching a brand new Advanced Diploma in Landscape Construction (Level 3).

Well established independent garden centre based in Cheshire with indoor/outdoor area for small cafe.

So, your event was a huge success. Your customers gave you compliments and your staff were happy it went all so smoothly. How can you use that momentum and turn it into a long-term benefit for your garden centre?

Hort Science Live 2018, the highly practical event showcasing the latest scientific developments in ornamental horticulture, is to be held at Palmstead Nursery in Kent (4 October) and at Stockbridge Technology Centre in Yorkshire (17 October). 

With less than two weeks to go until the final chapter of the latest round of Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) seminars, the full line-up of speakers for ‘It’s Time to Plant’ has now been announced.

Four employees working at Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown are training for the Bournemouth Half Marathon in aid of Autism Wessex.

National Children’s Gardening Week (NCGW) is to promote gardening to the general public and to encourage garden centres across the UK to hold events throughout the week of Saturday 25 May-Sunday 2 June 2019.

Green-tech has donated in excess of eight pallets of horticulture sundries to adult-education charity, Horticap.

With the awards ceremony fast approaching, 67 BALI members of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) have now been informed they have won a BALI National Landscape Award, with some members successful in more than one category.

Leading garden and home PR agency, Hornby Whitefoot, has raised over £4,000 for Greenfingers Charity – the result of a year working alongside the charity’s team.

Yesterday at Glee 2018, Active Products UK scooped this year’s HTA sponsored Visitors Choice Award, part of the Glee New Product Showcase.

Treadstone Products, the well-respected supplier of branded garden accessories, launched its new innovative Clip Glove product at GLEE with visitor reaction suggesting the Wrexham-based business is on to a winner.

The eighth Garden Re-Leaf Day was officially launched at Glee this week with Greenfingers Charity calling on all sectors of the garden industry and others to get involved. With Greenfingers celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, plans are already blooming to make next year’s annual fundraiser the best yet.

Leading indoor pot supplier, Ivyline, has been spreading happiness throughout 2018 which has led to a fantastic donation of nearly £3000 to Greenfingers Charity.

The Green Heart – Glee’s horticultural hub - has this morning awarded Golden Grove Nursery with the inaugural Best Green Heart Display award.