The Greenfingers Charity’s ambitious Kilimanjaro Trek has stormed past the £40,000 fundraising mark with more than six months still to go before the 23-strong team sets foot on Africa’s highest peak. Read more - open to all

12 December is National Poinsettia Day, celebrating the beloved festive plant in all its colourful varieties. From décor inspiration to care tips, poinsettias offer affordable beauty, tradition and modern style for every home. Read more - open to all

Hillier Garden Centres launches the exclusive ‘Crown of Christmas’ poinsettia for 2025, donating £2 per plant to The King’s Foundation, supporting its UK community, education, and sustainability programmes.

GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall, will step down in May 2026, marking the end of a successful 12-year tenure building the influence and effectiveness of the trade association for garden manufacturers. Read more - open to all

Following the GIMA webinar held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, GIMA is pleased to confirm Walmart Marketplace as its next retail partner for the GIMA Buyer Connect programme – and host of the first ‘Meet the Buyer’ event of 2026. Read more - open to all

Expowest Cornwall returns to Wadebridge on 3–4 March, giving hospitality and retail buyers the chance to discover new products, meet suppliers face-to-face, and enjoy the true value of trying before buying. Read more - open to all

Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres has announced a partnership with The Chatty Café Scheme, launching the initiative in four of its locations: Botley, Syon Park, Eastbourne, and Newbury. Read more - members only

The HTA congratulates Baroness Bennett on completing her Industry and Parliament Trust Fellowship in Horticulture after two years of sector visits, recognising her commitment to biodiversity, skills and championing green spaces.

Alan Roper, managing director of Blue Diamond garden centres, has confirmed that his company is behind the proposed new garden centre at the Thorp Arch retail park near Tadcaster.  Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) reveals results of national garden centre Christmas displays competition.  Winners include include Bents, Garsons and Brinsmore. Read more - members only

With festive spirit rising and December barely underway, the newest duo to take on the ‘Most Jumperful Time of the Year’ challenge have been confirmed: Glee Event Director, Matthew Mein, and Sarah Want from MorePeople. Read more - open to all