The restaurant investment at Weyhill points to the future for Hillier
Betty Hillier, 6th generation descendant of the founders, cut the ribbon on the Weyhill restaurant relaunch, offering the first glimpse into plans to elevate the Hillier profile. Read more - members only
At last, BGC completes purchase of Alton Garden Centre
The delayed purchase of Alton Garden centres by BGC, announced today, sees another of the sector’s great characters retire from the sector. Read more - members only
Trade restrictions lifted as Phytophthora pluvialis now deemed low‑risk
Trade restrictions on the movement of conifer species have been lifted across 7 English counties after confirmation that Phytophthora pluvialis no longer meets the criteria for quarantine pest status. Read more - members only
Growers look ahead at Frank Matthews open day
Roots to Retail visitors were welcomed to Frank P Matthews in Tenbury Wells by Bransford Webbs and New Leaf Plants, marking its 125th anniversary and recent investments. Read more - members only
Millbrook extends BGC footprint in Southeast
It has been announced that British Garden Centres has agreed to purchase 2 Millbrook garden centres, expanding the group’s estate to 77 Garden centres. A third Southeast purchase by BGC is imminent. Read more - members only
Klondyke unveils new ‘Garden Thyme’ furniture brand
The Klondyke Group has launched its 2026 outdoor living collections at a dedicated Outdoor Living Showcase held this week at its Polmont centre. Read more - members only
Expansion, fires and sales shape garden centre news
Garden centre sector sees expansion plans approved, restaurants reopening and new openings, a centre offered for sale, redevelopment proposals submitted and retailers investing in technology following fires and rising retail theft. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond acquires Leaf Garden Centre from administrators
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has bought the business of Leaf Garden Centre, following its entry into administration at the end of February. Read more - members only
Landscape bodies align to implement new British standard
Landscape and garden design organisations take first steps towards a collaboration aimed at raising standards, strengthening professionalism and increasing client confidence in the quality of domestic landscaping. Read more - members only
Klondyke acquires Perthshire garden centre
Klondyke Group has acquired The Crieff Visitor Centre, a well-established garden centre and gift shop on the outskirts of Crieff, Perthshire. Read more - members only
Farplants retains branded labels for retailers under EPR changes
Retailers facing new EPR rules are being urged to adopt plain labels to avoid higher costs, financial liability and increased administrative complexity. Read more - members only
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Prosper buying group appoints new chair
The Prosper Buying Group appoints Simon Bourne (Retail Director, Perrywood Garden Centres) as its new Chairman, succeeding Terry Head. Read more - members only
