Scheurich expands UK presence with full product range

German pot manufacturer Scheurich launches direct-to-garden-centre service across the UK under new National Sales Manager Samuel Bentham. Offering competitive pricing and genuine value through flexible ordering options tailored to garden centre needs. Read more - open to all

Green-fingered Vitax team plant trees for community  

Vitax, leading garden care specialists based in Coalville, Leicestershire, demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through a tree planting event in the National Forest, as part of its latest community partnership. 

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Team plants 300 trees across two new groves at 15-hectare Peggs Pear Wood in the National Forest.

Community event with David Domoney raises funds for cancer research

Manchester-based garden retailer J. Parker’s welcomed David Domoney to Daisy Nook Garden Centre for a community fundraising event supporting The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Read more - open to all

APL gardens win Gold at Harrogate Show

APL members secured top awards at Harrogate Spring Flower Show, including Best in Show, showcasing creative compact gardens designed for modern urban living.

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Melissa Morton & Land Masons - Premier Gold and Best in Show for ‘The Breathing Space’ garden

Retail report highlights experience-led growth on the high street

A new Voices of Retail report from Spring & Autumn Fair and wholesale platform Faire suggests that Britain’s high street is evolving rather than declining. Read more - members only

GARDENA strengthens UK sales team across DIY and garden centre sectors 

GARDENA has announced the strategic strengthening of its UK sales team across the DIY and garden centre sectors, with the appointment of Jamie Lever, Jon Stothard and Joshua Rigg. 

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Joshua Rigg, Sales Representative for the North West region

Phil Tremayne wins joint Landscaping Champion award

Phil Tremayne was named joint Landscaping Champion at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards alongside Mark Gregory. Read more - open to all

Professor Nigel Dunnett dies, aged 63

Condolences and tributes have been pouring in from the industry after it was confirmed yesterday (Sunday 26 April) that Nigel Dunnett passed away on Sunday morning.

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Professor Nigel Dunnett

Highfield welcomes Robert Kitt, honours Stella Gray

Highfield Garden World has welcomed Robert Kitt to its sales team while marking the retirement of long-serving Account Manager Stella Gray after 45 years.

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Robert Kitt joins Highfield Garden World. L-R Tim Greenway, Tim Armstrong, Robert Kitt, Joan Greenwa

HTA confirms first speakers for September Conference

The HTA has confirmed the first keynote speakers for Horticulture, The Conference, which returns to London this September, with a strong focus on economics, politics and future planning for the UK garden industry. Read more - members only

Squire’s welcomes a fourth family member into the garden centre group

Ben Baily has been appointed assistant centre manager at Squire’s Milford, adding a 2nd member of the Squire family's fourth generation to the retailer’s management team. Read more - open to all

Ben Baily (far right), with his mother Sarah, grandfather Colin Squire and his sister, Felicia Baily

Hornby George PR strengthens horticultural expertise with new appointment

Hornby George PR has appointed leading horticultural voice Ross Dyke as its new in-house horticultural expert, a strategic move that significantly strengthens the agency’s specialist offer to clients across the garden and horticulture sectors. Read more - open to all

Kimberley and Ross

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