Klondyke Group has reported another strong year for the 12 months to September 2025, with sales, margins and profit all ahead of the previous year. Read more - members only

The HTA, in partnership with Novuna Consumer Finance, has launched a new service enabling garden centre members to offer their customers the option of spreading the cost of higher value purchases. Read more - members only

Perennial looks back at 25 years since it widened its services to support all those working in, or retired from, horticulture — a shift that has helped thousands of people facing financial, health, career and life-changing challenges. Read more - open to all

In a bid to drive footfall over a long hot summer, Garden centres continue to diversify, developing their food offering, creating family customer events and activities and opening new social and sporting venues. Read more - members only

Thames Water is the latest company to announce a hosepipe ban as hot, dry weather and high demand put pressure on water supplies across large parts of Southern England and Wales. Read more - members only

B&M UK sales fell in Q1, the 13 weeks to 27 June 2026, reflecting a slower start to the garden and outdoor season. Read more - members only

The RHS has confirmed a four-show programme for 2027, combining two established flagship events with a new city-centre festival in Bristol and the return of RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Read more - members only

Green Olive Firewood has announced its acquisition by The Log Club Ltd, part of the TEM Group of companies. The move creates one of the largest manufacturers of British kiln dried firewood in the country. Read more - members only

More than half of gardeners entering a spring Miracle-Gro competition described themselves as “everyday” gardeners, highlighting demand for simple solutions and practical garden improvements. Read more - members only

Crocus has launched one of the UK’s first biologically active mulches, harnessing insect frass to build fertile soil and boost plant health,  “...a mulch that works with nature rather than just sitting on top of it.” Read more - members only

David Austin Roses has announced that David J. C. Austin, son of its founder, has died at his Shropshire home, surrounded by his family.  Read more - open to all

Volatile weather and weak consumer confidence remained headwinds to garden centre performance in June 2026.  Yet, thanks to catering growth, HTA figures for the year to date show sales just -1% behind 2025. Read more - members only