Leading garden retailers have been named in the Government’s latest National Minimum Wage enforcement round, published on 3 September 2026.

Favourable National Planning Policy Framework changes may encourage garden centres to revisit shelved expansion and investment plans, says Pleydell Smirthyman.

Woodlodge has acquired Brannam Pottery, C.H. Brannam, Royal Barum Ware and Litchdon Potteries, together with the intellectual property and original design books.

Caulders Garden Centres has completed an investment of almost £1m in the refurbishment of its newest site, Caulders Merryhatton, near North Berwick in East Lothian.

Smart Garden Products 2025 annual report credits a strong gardening season coupled with further organic growth for sales growth of £11m to £96m, with profits up by £6.5m to £18m.

Eastern Connections good sellers in metal art range developed since 2019 have again helped our customers generate good profit margins in 2026. From large panels to bird feeder hangers.

Wyevale Nurseries’ 2027 catalogue introduces 19 British-grown plants and a new Climate Champions section highlighting resilient, biodiversity-friendly varieties.

Year-on-year sales growth of Henry Bell Wild Bird Care products has sparked an exciting range refresh and expansion roll-out at Botany Bay Nurseries & Garden Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.

With Glee just days away, market-leading home and garden supplier Ivyline is inviting buyers and retailers to visit Stand 20G10-H11 at the NEC Birmingham from 8th–10th September – where the full Spring/Summer 2027 collection will be joined by a major new announcement for trade customers.

Organic gardening supports healthier, more resilient plants by improving soil and root health, encouraging natural processes and using ingredients such as seaweed to promote sustainable growth.

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.

The Garden Centre Association has unveiled its 2027 conference programme, featuring leading speakers covering retail, economics, consumer behaviour, data, leadership and business resilience.

Garland Products’ South-east sales agent, James Worby Agencies, has been named 2026 Sales Agent of the Year following a closely fought contest.

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture will bring the sector together on 4 Nov 2026 for the CIH Skills Summit 2026, a one-day event on horticultural education, training and workforce development.

HSBC’s Chris Hare and James Sawley will return to the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference in January 2027 following the popularity of their session earlier this year.

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.

Destination EV charging specialist ElectRoad will make its garden retail debut at Glee 2026, bringing a clear commercial message to the sector: your car park could be one of your most underused revenue-generating assets.

Durstons has added another industry accolade to its name after its Advanced Tub & Basket Compost was crowned Best Retail Product/Service at the Four Oaks Trade Show, taking place this week in Cheshire.

Zest will unveil new timber garden and outdoor leisure products at Glee 2026, including an expanded outdoor entertaining range and new Made in Britain planters in various styles and price points. The launch will feature promotional offers and updates, including Zest’s new B Corp status.

Sipcam Home & Garden will launch a major expansion of its award-winning ecofective® Slug Stoppa range at Glee 2026. Since launching in 2024, Slug Stoppa has earned multiple industry awards, including Glee Best New Product and the GIMA Sword of Excellence.

Following the highly successful launch of its Ankle Boot range at GLEE last year, ClipGlove is extending its footwear offering with the introduction of Ankle Boot Socks—a perfectly positioned add-on designed to drive incremental sales.