RHS previews first Badminton Flower Show

RHS unveils the line-up for the debut RHS Badminton Flower Show on the Badminton Estate from 8–12 July 2026, celebrating restorative gardens for people and the planet. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond Garden Centres: Where Grief Grows Quiet by Sophie Leo

Strong sales and profits growth in FY25 for Squire’s Garden Centres

Squire’s Garden Centres’ accounts for the financial year ending July 31, 2025 show strong sales and profits growth in a period of acquisitions and investment. Read more - members only

Sarah Squire, Chairman with Oliver Turner, General Manager – Barnsfold  Liss

Review highlights industry progress and challenges in Scotland’s shift to peat‑free

A new government‑funded review has set out the most detailed picture yet of Scotland’s transition toward peat‑free horticulture, concluding that the sector is making “clear progress” but ... Read more - members only

Changing of the guard at GIMA

GIMA members approved leadership changes at its AGM held on 26 March, with a new President and new faces joining the Council as some longstanding members stepped down.  Tributes were also paid to outgoing director Vicky Nuttall. Read more - members only

Woodlodge takes on UK distribution of Artevasi pots

Woodlodge Products Ltd becomes the UK distribution partner for Artevasi plant pots from 1 April 2026, ensuring continuity of supply and support for garden centres following the closure of Ames UK. Read more - members only

“YourLocal” garden centre group opens No5

Everton Nurseries, near Lymington in the New Forest has been bought by Paul Richards of Your Local Garden Centre Group and Charlotte Richards of Plants for Trade West Parley.. Read more - members only

Maria Currie, Alessio & Simon Collyer, Charlotte Richards, Paul Richards, Toby & Lucy Collyer

Resilient garden centre sales in March

March 2025 was the 3rd sunniest on record, so Garden Centres should be pleased that last month’s sales nearly matched.  However, additional cost pressures mean double digit growth is needed, says HTA. Read more - members only

Bent family meets to discuss future of the family business

With its 90th anniversary coming up in 2027, Bents Garden & Home gathered the wider Bent family to think about what a “fourth generation” business could look like in practice. Read more - members only

Family working in the business: Helen, Matthew, Wendy, Ron, Rachel and Katherine

BGC reopens Grantham Garden Centre after major refresh

Grantham Garden Centre has reopened its doors following a full makeover by British Garden Centres, with BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost cutting the ribbon. Read more - members only

Amy Stubbs, Adam Frost & Libby Stubbs

BGC acquires Moorlands Nurseries, Knaresborough

British Garden Centres makes its 6th Garden Centre acquisition of the year with the acquisition of Moorlands Nurseries in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Read more - members only

Former owner, Guy Merrin and Charles Stubbs

People at the Heart of Garden Re‑Leaf Day 2026

Garden Re‑Leaf Day 2026 once again highlighted the remarkable generosity and camaraderie that define the garden industry, as supporters across the UK came together for Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

Today is the last day of trading for Ames UK

Today is the last day customers can buy stock from Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta.  The Ames UK company will then cease trading and be closed down in an orderly fashion. Read more - members only

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