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

Defra is asking growers, nurseries, importers and retailers to complete a survey examining how soil, including soil attached to imported plants, enters the UK and is managed. Read more - open to all

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

Andy Bunker, a well‑known and widely respected figure in UK garden retail, died on 13 July 2026, aged 63, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Read more - open to all

Conversations in the aisles at Solex revealed supplier frustration that too many garden centres are losing their confidence with premium outdoor living, allowing online retailers to increase share. Read more - members only