Yorkshire Garden Centres smash charity fundraising target
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group has raised over £45,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice, exceeding its £30,000 Charity Year target by 50% with three months still remaining. Read more - open to all
Charity Golf Day supports Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Challenge
Teeing up for the Roof of Africa – Charity Golf Day Backing the Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Challenge 2026. Read more - open to all
HTA streamlines structure and axes HTA Council
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the UK’s leading garden industry body, will discontinue its long-standing Council from 2026, marking a significant shift in its governance. Read more - members only
Garden Centre sales flourish in wet November, Christmas trade shines
The UK’s garden centre sector delivered robust trading results in November, according to the latest HTA December Market Update. Read more - members only
Caulders opens new 300-seater Kirkintilloch Restaurant
Caulders Garden Centre has opened a new 300-seater restaurant at Kirkintilloch following a £2 million investment, creating jobs, enhancing hospitality and reinforcing the business’s commitment to sustainable growth. Read more - open to all
Climate Scientist Professor Tamsin Edwards to speak
Climate scientist Professor Tamsin Edwards will speak at the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference, sharing expert insight on climate change, uncertainty and environmental research relevant to the garden centre sector. Read more - open to all
Jumperful challenge raises £5,500 for Greenfingers Charity
The 2025 Christmas Jumperful Challenge has raised over £5,500 for Greenfingers Charity, taking total funds raised since 2020 to more than £37,000. Read more - open to all
HSBC retail expert to speak at GCA Conference
HSBC’s Head of Retail & Leisure, James Sawley, will speak on retail trends at the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference, sharing insights to support garden centre financial strategy and growth.
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Bulrush opens new coir plant to strengthen supply
Bulrush Horticulture has opened a new coir processing plant in Northern Ireland, boosting capacity and securing supply for growers as peat shortages and raw material pressures continue. Read more - open to all
Colegrave Seabrook Foundation appoints two new trustees
The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has appointed two new trustees, strengthening its support of education and career development within horticulture. Read more - open to all
What attracted Sam Dickson to Squire’s
What drew Sam Dickson, an experienced FMCG retailer, to become MD of Squire’s, one of the most successful family owned garden centre groups in the UK? Read more - members only
Stax strengthens sales team with new appointment
