A year of sales growth and investment for Notcutts.  Sales up +7.9% to £86.9m, profit before tax recovered to £1.2m (£-0.6m) and it bought the freehold of its Wheatcroft Garden centre. 

The HTA has announced a fully funded training initiative and says Government must give horticulture businesses greater certainty so they can invest in plants and green spaces as extreme weather becomes the new normal.

2025 was a year of solid growth for British Garden Centres, with sales and profits increasing and 8 sites added at the beginning of the year.

Evesham-headquartered supplier and distributor of horticultural products BHGS Limited, has appointed administrators from BTG, the financial and real estate advisory group.  It continues to trade.

Irish Christmas Tree Growers (ICTG) will stage its annual Harvest Field Day at Laganvale Farm, Lisburn, Co Down, on Friday 2 October, with demonstrations of how drone technology can help growers.

Across all three days at the NEC, the Durstons stand saw a constant flow of buyers, garnered strong interest from key retail players and enjoyed a wealth of high‑quality conversations that underline Durstons’ growing momentum in the market.

After several years away from the show, Mims made a highly successful return to Glee, arriving with a renewed sense of purpose, a sharpened portfolio and a standout concept that captured buyer attention from the moment the doors opened.

Melmar Stone and Dinova Garden Art unveil their 2027 collections, combining exciting new designs with proven best sellers across two distinctive garden stoneware ranges.

Following its successful UK debut, Whistler is turning the spotlight onto its Signature Suet Balls, demonstrating how a familiar bird feeding format can offer garden retailers fresh opportunities for differentiation, added value and increased basket spend.

Having enjoyed another great year of results at River Cottage, RocketGro is looking forward to supporting Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and his team in 2027 with all their compost and mulching needs with a continued focus on soil health and rising yield!

Chinese outdoor cooking manufacturer VICLION is looking for a UK distributor for its range of innovative gas grills, electric grills and pizza ovens.

Confidential sale of a group of two garden centres in Scotland.

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.

The Source trade show will spotlight the South West’s growing food-to-go market, connecting buyers with producers, suppliers and solutions across hospitality and retail.

The GCA has unveiled its 2027 conference programme, featuring prominent speakers, industry insights, networking, awards and practical sessions for garden centre members.

Wyevale Nurseries appoints David Williams to strengthen production, support sustainable growing, develop plant ranges and drive future growth amid changing customer and market demands.

Supporters can vote between Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China for Greenfingers Charity’s next overseas fundraising challenge in 2028.

Roy Lancaster CBE has received the 2026 Pearson Memorial Medal for seven decades of outstanding service, inspiring generations through horticultural knowledge, teaching and storytelling.

Allensmore Nurseries takes the overall Grower of the Year title as the HTA Awards recognise innovation, sustainability, technology and talent across UK horticulture.

Jane Lawler becomes HTA President, with Neil Grant appointed Vice President and three new Non-Executive Directors joining the Board to strengthen industry representation.