Interim Results confirm B&M profit warnings and trigger leadership overhaul

B&M has confirmed the profit warnings it issued in October, with its latest interim results revealing a sharp decline in profitability and a significant shake-up in its leadership team. Read more - members only

Hillier Nurseries is a finalist for 2026 AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards

Hillier Nurseries is a finalist for the prestigious AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2026.  This recognition follows Hillier’s success at the HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2025. Read more - members only

T&M survey looks forward to 2026

British Gardening is set for sustainable, wildlife-friendly, digital, and resilient growth in 2026, says Thompson & Morgan following a nationwide survey. Read more - members only

HORNBACH announces expansion plans into Serbia

HORNBACH Baumarkt AG, one of Europe’s largest home improvement and garden retail groups, has announced its intention to expand operations into Serbia. Read more - members only

Watch BGC’s heartwarming Christmas advert

British Garden Centres reveals its new heartwarming festive TV advert to light up Christmas this year. Read more - open to all

Ball Colegrave fined after workplace fall

Employers have been given a stark reminder of the dangers associated with working at height, after Ball Colegrave was fined £80,000 following a serious workplace incident. Read more - members only

Garden centres making the headlines locally

Garden centres making local headlines include a toy emporium at Webbs, turkey collections from Hillier, a new building at Otter, paddle courts at Blue Diamond and the return of a garden centre set to close. Read more - members only

Planters A21 garden centre continues expansion plans

The new owners of Planters A21 garden centre in Etchingham have submitted plans for further expansion and the addition of a nursery. Read more - members only

GIMA AWARDS 2025

Gardena lifted the Sword of Honour at the 44th GIMA Awards in front of 440 guests for a night of celebration at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, hosted by Patrick Kielty. Read more - open to all

GARDENA celebrate with the GIMA Sword of Excellence

Market leaders in the UK’s online plant sector

A brand new report has highlighted the leading brands in the UK’s online plant industry for 2025, including the best-rated and most prominent brands in the sector. Read more - members only

Gold accreditation for Notcutts as a ‘Best Employer’

Notcutts Garden Centres has been awarded Gold accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region Awards. Read more - members only

Sarah Dempsey, centre with certificate) sharing success with Notcutts Woodbridge garden centre

HTA sets out £5 billion green economy vision for Scotland

HTA has unveiled its Scottish Environmental Horticulture Manifesto outlining a vision for Scotland’s green economy which could unlock a £5.1bn economic opportunity by 2030. Read more - members only

L-R Stan Green, Carolyn Spray (Pentland Plants), Katie Neenan

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