Hillier announces progress on proposed sale of Hemel Hempstead
Hillier Garden Centres is progressing with the proposed sale of its Hemel Hempstead site, with closure now expected by the end of January 2027, subject to completion. Read more - members only
Greenfingers trekkers near summit as fundraising climbs
Greenfingers Charity’s Kilimanjaro team has reached day six of its trek, raising more than £227,000 and aiming to surpass £250,000.
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Justin King to headline GCA Conference 2027
Former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King will headline the GCA Conference 2027, sharing insights on leadership, retail transformation and customer-focused business strategy.
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Blue Diamond secures £60m growth investment
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.
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Hillier secures approval to rebuild Chichester garden centre
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 buys the freehold of Woodlands
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
Blue Diamond to buy major Gloucestershire garden centre
Blue Diamond is to buy Highfield Garden World at Whitminster in Gloucestershire. Staff have been informed today. Read more - members only
GARDENA names Giovanna Fletcher brand ambassador
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.
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Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' wins Best in Show
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
Wyevale quartet celebrates 130 years’ service
Four Wyevale Nurseries employees have been honoured for long service, celebrating a combined 130 years of dedication to the award-winning horticultural business.
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BHETA advises on “forever chemicals”
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
Nursery of the Future
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
