The Society of Garden & Landscape Designers has revealed the 2026 Student Awards winners, recognising four outstanding projects that showcase creativity, sustainability and people-centred design from emerging designers. Read more - open to all

GCA members can now apply for the 2026 Dick Allen Scholarship, with up to three places available to attend the International GCA Congress in Germany.

Gardenforum contacted garden centres across the UK after Christmas to understand the real impact of shoplifting and how businesses and the police are responding. Read more - members only

Following a successful inaugural event in 2024, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is pleased to announce the return of FutureGrow Expo later this year, which is now open for bookings. Read more - open to all

Last week’s GCA conference heard how retail, the economy and even the weather are changing. Speakers including retail expert Mary Portas, and economists from HSBC, outlined strategies for garden centres. Read more - members only

Tong Garden Centre will host a rose pruning masterclass with David Austin Roses experts on 24 February, offering practical training, Q&A sessions and horticultural advice for gardeners. Read more - open to all

Tom Stuart-Smith OBE FSGLD has received the SGLD Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, recognising his global influence on contemporary garden and landscape design. Read more - open to all

Griffon Corporation reorganisation leaves Ames UK, newly invested with modern plant and state-of-the-art control systems, available to approaches from suitors. Read more - members only

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited — the long‑standing organisation behind Gardenex, PetQuip and the CHA — has  announced that it has ceased trading with immediate effect. Read more - members only

Fullbrook Nursery has appointed four new team members across sales and marketing roles to strengthen customer support and drive growth as the Lichfield-based business continues to expand.

GIMA has confirmed full details of its 2026 Day Conference and Annual General Meeting, taking place on Thursday 26th March at Stratford Manor Hotel, bringing the garden industry together to examine The Future of the Supply Chain for Garden Products. Read more - open to all

Evergreen Garden Care has extended its range in Europe with the acquisition of Agaris Horti, a producer and supplier of growing media, from Straco Private Equity.  Read more - members only