World leading grass seed supplier opens Living Showcase in UK
World leading grass seed supplier, DLF Seeds, has opened a living showcase at its DC near Worcester featuring a tennis court, golf green, cricket pitch and wildflower meadows. Gardenforum visits this understated company. Read more - members only
Oak processionary moth warning issued
The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest of oak trees. The warm weather has led to the moth growing quicker than in previous years. Read more - members only
Hillier reports strong profit growth despite challenging conditions
Hillier Nurseries Limited has posted robust results for the year ending 31 August 2025, with group turnover rising to £75.8 million, a 4% increase on the previous year. Profit before tax rose 74%. Read more - members only
New owner of Cranswick Garden Centre seeks further acquisitions
Cranswick Garden Centre, a long-established garden centre near Driffield in East Yorkshire, has been sold to Zak McCombie, who says he plans to use the acquisition as a platform for further expansion. Read more - members only
Opperman’s Nursery is out of administration
All jobs at Spalding-based ornamental plant nursery Opperman Plants have been safeguarded following the sale of the business and assets to Littleworth Nurseries Limited. Read more - members only
Random takeaways from Chelsea
Blue Diamond and Taylors Bulbs among the Gold medal winners at RHS Chelsea. Sustainability in the show gardens with crushed stone paths. Plus high and low-tech. Read more - open to all
Water disruption causes losses at Kent Garden Centres
Toilets and restaurant close as water slows to a trickle at garden centres in Kent due to supplies disruption. Read more - members only
Fera unveils its new website
Fera has launched a redesigned website to make it easier for ornamental horticulture businesses to access expert support on plant health, biosecurity and regulation. Read more - members only
Kingfisher delivers growth despite soft market; B&Q like-for-like sales decline
Weaker store sales due to a later spring, offset by strong online and marketplace growth, lead to weaker Feb – Apr sales at B&Q, as Kingfisher sales grow overall. Read more - members only
BGC buys St Bridget's in Exeter
Woodthorpe Hall Ltd, one of the companies making up British Garden Centres (BGC), has acquired the lease of St Bridget Nurseries, a garden centre business on the outskirts of Exeter. Read more - members only
Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers agree ornamental merger
Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers have agreed to establish a strategic joint venture combining Dümmen Orange’s expertise in cut flowers and Syngenta Flowers’ leadership in seed varieties, along with annual, perennial and potted plant portfolios. Read more - members only
Grants for projects that support growers collectively
A collaboration between the HTA and the BOA will enable growers in environmental horticulture to benefit from the release of more than £334,000 of grants over the next three years. Read more - members only
