Greenfingers Charity’s Kilimanjaro team has reached day six of its trek, raising more than £227,000 and aiming to surpass £250,000.

Former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King will headline the GCA Conference 2027, sharing insights on leadership, retail transformation and customer-focused business strategy.

Blue Diamond plans to raise £60 million from Caledonia Investments to fund acquisitions, expansion and shareholder buy-backs, strengthening its position as the UK’s leading garden centre group.

Hillier has received planning approval to demolish and rebuild its ageing Chichester garden centre on the road between Fishbourne and Bosham. Read more - members only

Gates has secured the long-term future of Gates Woodlands Hinckley, by buying the freehold of the site it first leased in February 2025.  Last month it revealed massive turnover growth in its first year of operations. Read more - members only

The SGLD has announced a new head judge, expanded judging panel and media partnership with Gardens Illustrated for its 2027 Awards programme.

GARDENA has appointed Giovanna Fletcher as brand ambassador to promote smarter watering solutions and raise awareness of its partnership supporting UNICEF water, sanitation and hygiene projects.

Kernock Park Plants Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' has won Best in Show at the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) prestigious New Plant Awards at this year’s HTA National Plant Show. Read more - open to all

Four Wyevale Nurseries employees have been honoured for long service, celebrating a combined 130 years of dedication to the award-winning horticultural business.

BHETA is advising suppliers and retailers to review where PFAS may appear in their products, packaging, and supply chains, as political, regulatory and retailer attention on so-called “forever chemicals” increases. Read more - open to all

The HTA has confirmed three keynote speakers for its FutureGrow Expo 2026, highlighting technologies and approaches aimed at improving productivity and resilience in UK nursery production. Read more - open to all

Wyevale Nurseries has announced that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester will visit its Hereford site on 13 July, where she is expected to tour the nursery and meet members of the team. Read more - open to all