The BALI Chalk Fund has announced its 2026 Regional Students of the Year, recognising outstanding achievement, professionalism and excellence across landscape, horticulture and garden design disciplines.

John Ravenscroft, founder of Bridgemere who died on 26^th June, was a celebrated plantsman, RHS vice president and award-winner whose pioneering vision transformed nursery production and garden retailing. Read more - open to all

Two butterfly-themed show gardens at RHS events this summer will help promote the 2026 Big Butterfly Count and encourage more pollinator-friendly gardening across the UK.

The Pelsis Group has strengthened its UK retail sales team with the appointment of two new Area Sales Managers, supporting the continued growth of its Doff and Pest-Stop brands. Read more - open to all

The Source Roadshow 2027 is already seeing strong early exhibitor momentum, with leading foodservice operators and regional producers confirming their return ahead of the South West trade event.

Pet retailers, distributors and garden centres are being urged to register now for PATS 2026, as free trade visitor registration opens ahead of the UK’s largest pet and aquatics industry exhibition.

The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest of oak trees.  The warm weather has led to the moth growing quicker than in previous years. Read more - members only

Fera has launched a redesigned website to make it easier for ornamental horticulture businesses to access expert support on plant health, biosecurity and regulation. Read more - members only

Hillier Nurseries Limited has posted robust results for the year ending 31 August 2025, with group turnover rising to £75.8 million, a 4% increase on the previous year.  Profit before tax rose 74%. Read more - members only

The RHS has joined the Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) for growing media as a Supporter Member, adding weight to the initiative to measure objectively the environmental and social impact of each type of growing media. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association has confirmed that its 2027 annual conference will take place in Stratford-upon-Avon, with delegates set to gather at the Crowne Plaza from January 24–27, 2027.

Strong supplier demand has made GIMA’s upcoming Buyer Connect event with The Tillington Group one of the organisation’s biggest buyer engagement initiatives ahead of 2026.