Allensmore Nurseries – Open Day Invitation (28 or 29 January 2026)

Allensmore Nurseries Open Day events offer the chance to explore new products, meet the team, and tour their updated facilities.  Wednesday 28th or Thursday 29th January 2026. Read more - open to all

Bulrush sponsors BOA Technical Conference 2026

Bulrush Horticulture has confirmed its continued sponsorship of the 2026 BOA Technical Conference, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, collaboration and supporting the next generation of ornamental growers. Read more - open to all

Volume of GC acquisitions to remain high in 2026

Garden centres sales specialist, Christie & Co, expects high transaction volumes in 2026, in part due to stabilising borrowing costs. Read more - members only

Christies of Fochabers sold to Simpsons in retirement sale

Major site consolidation at Charles Bentley

Following the 6th generation taking the reins at Charles Bentley last year, it has announced a major site consolidation. Read more - members only

Grass Gains doubles turnover and wins investment for expansion

UK-based lawn care and plant nutrition brand Grass Gains raised £300,000 from private investors after it doubled turnover in 2025. Read more - members only

Henry Bell becomes a main sponsor of Grantham RotarySwimarathon

Grantham-based Henry Bell & Co has started the year with a splash by becoming a main sponsor of the town’s RotarySwimarathon – an annual fundraising event to support local charities, clubs and organisations. Read more - open to all

Klondyke Group names new CEO as David Yardley retires

David Abbott is to succeed David Yardley who is to retire as CEO of the Klondyke Group, which operates 22 garden centres in the North of the UK. Read more - members only

David Yardley and his successor, David Abbott.

Greenkey strengthens team with two appointments

Greenkey Garden & Home has welcomed two new team members, reinforcing its commitment to growth and customer support. Read more - open to all

Mark Lucas

Deadline nears for CSF Scholarship applications

Don’t delay – it’s time to get your application in for a Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Scholarship as the season is only open until 31st January.  Read more - open to all

Rebecca Gilroy

£4m expansion of Mayberry Garden Centre in Portslade nears completion

Tates’ Mayberry Garden Centre, a family-run business located on Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, is set to unveil its extensively revamped store this summer. Read more - members only

Benjamin Tate, Tates Executive Director (left) with Mark Brumfitt

HTA unveils 2026 events programme

The HTA has announced its 2026 events calendar, featuring flagship shows, expanded regional catering events, webinars and conferences designed to support member growth and collaboration.

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Four of the HTA’s regional member events will focus on catering

Government should provide better protection over design copying

BHETA’s General Manager, Steve Richardson has called for more SME-friendly enforcement and protection against copying of UK companies’ designs by overseas competitors.  Read more - open to all

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