Outdoor entertaining heats up at Glee 2025

As demand for outdoor living shows no sign of slowing, Glee 2025 will once again put a spotlight on the booming outdoor entertaining sector. Read more - open to all

Colin Dale announces his retirement from horticulture

Colin Dale, the Head of Plants and Gardening at Notcutts, has announced he will be retiring this autumn soon after receiving a special Long Service Award from the RHS. Read more - open to all

Colin Dale

Rose Masterclass at Bradford Garden Centre raises charity funds

A rose masterclass hosted at Tong Garden Centre in Bradford has raised £200 for Martin House Children’s Hospice, which supports children with life-limiting illnesses.

Read more - open to all

Andy Rollings from David Austin Roses

Strikes Garden Centres announces three board appointments

Strikes Garden Centres is pleased to announce the internal promotion of three new directors to its board, reflecting the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and industry expertise.

Read more - open to all

L-r: David Yardley Chief Executive, David Abbott, Sharon Allan, Andy Smith & Anthony Hester.

APL members impress judges

Members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), part of the Horticultural Trades Association, achieved top recognition at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival with a series of award-winning gardens showcasing quality craftsmanship and sustainable design.

Read more - open to all

The APL stand - ‘What Lies Before, What Lies Beneath.’

GCA Unveils 2026 Conference theme as early bird bookings open

The GCA has revealed the theme for its 2026 annual conference — Growing a Better Future — focusing on profitability, sustainability and innovation.

Read more - open to all

Chairman Elect for 2024/25, Ben Harrison, Operations Director of Haskins Garden Centres.

BHETA strengthens Export Committee with two new appointments

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has expanded its Export Committee with two new members, reinforcing its commitment to boosting overseas trade. Read more - open to all

Daniel Wright

June events raise vital funds for Perennial

In June, Perennial raised nearly £10,000 through two inaugural events: a five-a-side football tournament and a charity golf day. Read more - open to all

The Winning Golfers

GIMA launches new ‘Meet the Associate’ event

GIMA has announced the launch of Meet the Associate, a new networking event aimed at strengthening relationships between Full and Associate Members. Read more - open to all

White Logistics and Bleach of Lavant announce merger

Two of retail horticulture’s leading transport providers, White Logistics & Storage Ltd and Bleach of Lavant, are pleased to announce they have joined forces under one group. Read more - members only

Peter Beales Roses celebrates third Gold Medal of 2025

Peter Beales Roses has secured its third RHS Gold Medal of the year, awarded at the 2025 Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Read more - open to all

Spoga+Gafa confirms its position as the leading platform

This years’ Spoga+Gafa show in Cologne attracted some1,600 exhibitors and 26,000 trade visitors from across Europe, North America and the Antipodes. Garden furniture, outdoor cooking and garden hardware and machinery were all strongly represented. Read more - members only

Pastels

To see earlier stories - Look in the News Archive