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
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
Caulders to purchase 11th Garden Centre in June
It has been announced that Merryhatton Garden Centre will be bought by Caulders - who currently own and operate 10 Centres across Central Scotland. Read more - members only
Rise average spend offsets lower transaction numbers in April
Garden centre sales, including catering, fell 3% behind a strong April 2025, according to the HTA. It cited weaker consumer confidence for a 7% fall in customer transactions. Read more - members only
New £3million, virtual, centre to help grow healthy gardens
The RHS and APHA will join forces on a new £3million National Centre for Environmental Horticulture Plant Health that will research and help mitigate existing and emerging threats to our green spaces. Read more - members only
Ryedale (Hortipak) closes print business
Ryedale Printing Works has closed its doors, after it ceased trading on Friday (1 May). Read more - members only
Shaun Herdsman tells the story behind his online plant start-up
Shaun Herdsman introduced Accelopack to UK garden centres at GLEE. The service helps retailers sell plants online and ship orders to customers without having to build their own picking, packing and delivery set-up. 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
See who tops GCA 2026 inspections
See the dates and venues for GCA regional award meetings where members find out who has come top in their area annual inspections (May 2026). Read more - members only
M8 Group collapses into administration
M8 Group Limited, the Livingston‑based parent company behind online retailers Greenfingers and PetPlanet has collapsed into administration after a severe cyber attack and a sharp post‑pandemic fall in sales. Read more - members only
2025 - a year of significant success for Blue Diamond
2025 was a year of significant success for Blue Diamond, says chairman Simon Burke as Blue Diamond turns to AI to continue profits growth. Sales reached £395m, PBT grew to £31.4m. Read more - members only
Recent movers within the sector
Gardenforum spotted the following “movers” last month, let us know if you are moving. Read more - open to all
Hollands Field of Gold shines at Keukenhof till 10 May
Keukenhof, Lisse (NL) is entering its final week, with JUB Holland’s 2026 show border ‘The Field of Gold’ on display until 10 May. Read more - open to all
