Wet October brings much-needed rain, but drought persists
October was wetter, warmer and sunnier than average across the UK, with a particularly wet end to the month boosting rainfall totals after the prolonged dry conditions of 2026. Read more - members only
BGC launches animated Christmas advert on Netflix and Disney+
Watch British Garden Centres' new animated Christmas advertising campaign, “Where Magic Begins”, which will stream on Netflix and Disney+. Read more - members only
Greenfingers adds two new trustees
Greenfingers Charity has appointed Fran Barnes (HTA) and Tony Kersey (GIMA) as trustees. Read more - open to all
Haskins appoints its first Head of Hospitality
Haskins Garden Centres has appointed Nick Darnbrough as the brand’s first ever Head of Hospitality. Read more - open to all
Johnsons helps bring colour back to hospice gardens
Johnsons Nurseries has donated 1,300 spring-flowering bulbs to Martin House Children's Hospice in Yorkshire, extending its support for the charity. Read more - open to all
Change of name for Choice after record rebate year
Choice Marketing has become Choice Garden Centre Group as the independent buying group marks 25 years, reports record rebate income and expands its membership. Read more - members only
GARDENA supports new Wellbeing Garden at Royal Oldham Hospital
A new wellbeing garden has officially opened at The Royal Oldham Hospital, with support from gardening brand GARDENA.
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Henry Bell supplies Pets Corner
Henry Bell Wild Bird Care products will now be stocked by Pets Corner in its extensive 160 retail operations across the UK. Read more - open to all
Poundland files notice to appoint administrators
Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after failing to find an acceptable buyer for the discount retailer as a whole. Its roughly 600 stores continue to trade. Read more - members only
Selecta one and Ellepot scale RCS® 2.0
Following a highly commended showing at Four Oaks 2026, Selecta one and Ellepot partner to take paper-pocket rooting system RCS® 2.0 worldwide. Read more - members only
BGC Christmas in numbers
British Garden Centres (BGC), the UK’s largest family-owned group, has launched its 2026 Christmas campaign, “Where the Magic Begins”, across its 80 centres, with some revealing figures from last year. Read more - members only
New energy at Vitax under new CEO
There is a new energy at Vitax as the family-owned garden care specialist steps up investment in production, people, products and marketing under chief executive Anja Gooding. Read more - members only
