The Prosper Buying Group appoints Simon Bourne (Retail Director, Perrywood Garden Centres) as its new Chairman, succeeding Terry Head. Read more - members only

Dobbies Garden Centres will headline GIMA’s April Buyer Connect event, giving suppliers one-to-one access to buyers to explore innovation and future ranging opportunities.

Last month, British Garden Centres hosted a visit from opposition MP, Priti Patel, and underlined the need for urgent political support with rising costs and regulatory pressures Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association has relaunched its Rising Star Academy for hospitality staff, offering specialist training to develop talent in garden centre cafés and restaurants.

The Glee Roadshow returns in March, visiting the East of England for the first time to bring garden retailers together to discuss current trends, challenges and opportunities.

Lock in your hotel stay with our special £100 hotel offer including breakfast exclusively available from 1st–31st March only. Read more - open to all

After decades of outstanding service, Robert Kitt has announced his retirement from LeisureGrow, where he has served as Area Sales Manager for the past 20 years. Read more - open to all

Pindstrup Mosebrug A/S, parent company of Bulrush Horticulture, has acquired La Mundial de Coco, a leading Dominican Republic‑based supplier of high‑quality coco fibre and coco pith. Read more - members only

Garden Re-Leaf Day returns on Friday 20 March 2026, inviting garden retailers and suppliers nationwide to raise funds and awareness for Greenfingers Charity through fun, industry-wide activities.

Outdoor furniture supplier Katie Blake has appointed industry figure David Gilbey to its sales team, following his departure from Swift Imports and the retirement of Martin Hughes.

The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS), the independently audited certification scheme for growing media, has a redesigned website with responsibility ratings for tested products. Read more - members only

The founders of the Garden Press Event, Richard Jackson and Guy Burtenshaw, fronted the ribbon cutting on the 20^th edition of the show, at which several products and campaigns were launched. Read more - members only