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

Green-tech has named Prostate Cancer UK as its 2026 Charity of the Year, pledging fundraising and awareness support for a cause with strong personal significance to the team.

Green-tech has raised more than £1,600 for St Leonard’s Hospice in York, surpassing its £1,000 charity target through a year of team fundraising activities.

The 2025 Christmas Jumperful Challenge has raised over £5,500 for Greenfingers Charity, taking total funds raised since 2020 to more than £37,000. Read more - open to all

Bulrush Horticulture has opened a new coir processing plant in Northern Ireland, boosting capacity and securing supply for growers as peat shortages and raw material pressures continue. Read more - open to all

Hayes Garden Land, at Bogend near Symington, will be closed for the foreseeable future following a devastating fire. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres has raised an outstanding £52,000 for Greenfingers Charity during its 25th anniversary year, surpassing 2024’s total through nationwide fundraising events, volunteering, and support at major horticultural shows. 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

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

A 19-foot Norway Spruce from Britain’s champion Christmas tree grower has been lit up outside No 10 Downing Street as a gift for the nation. Read more - members only

Wellington’s Community Garden Project in Somerset has scooped the first-ever RHS Award for Sustainable Gardening, thanks to support from Blue Diamond Garden Centres. Read more - open to all

Greenfingers Charity is inviting sponsors to help equip its 2026 Kilimanjaro Challenge team, offering branded kit opportunities that support life-limited children through the creation of magical hospice gardens. Read more - open to all

Garden centres making local headlines include a toy emporium at Webbs, turkey collections from Hillier, a new building at Otter, paddle courts at Blue Diamond and the return of a garden centre set to close. Read more - members only

British Gardening is set for sustainable, wildlife-friendly, digital, and resilient growth in 2026, says Thompson & Morgan following a nationwide survey. Read more - members only

Leading garden and grounds care brand STIGA has joined forces with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as its Official Groundskeeping Partner, supporting both elite teams and grassroots rugby nationwide. Read more - open to all

One of Milton Keynes longest-established garden centres has announced it has made the “difficult decision” to close down after more than 50 years of trading. Read more - members only

Webbs Garden Centres’ new Toy Emporium has been named a finalist for Toy Department of the Year at the Toy Retailer of the Year Awards 2025. Read more - members only

Yorkshire Garden Centre Group has raised over £45,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice, exceeding its £30,000 Charity Year target by 50% with three months still remaining. Read more - open to all

Teeing up for the Roof of Africa – Charity Golf Day Backing the Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Challenge 2026. Read more - open to all

Caulders Garden Centre has opened a new 300-seater restaurant at Kirkintilloch following a £2 million investment, creating jobs, enhancing hospitality and reinforcing the business’s commitment to sustainable growth. Read more - open to all

Five finalists have been announced for the GCA’s Westland-sponsored Rising Stars programme, following a year of workshops and sustainability projects. They will present at the 2026 GCA Conference, where the winner is chosen. Read more - open to all

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

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.

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

Provender Nurseries celebrated 21 years of trading during National Tree Week with a commemorative Pinus wallichiana planting in Swanley Park, joined by local dignitaries, councillors, and the Mayor of Swanley. Read more - open to all

Hillier Trees and The Tree Musketeers have formed a new partnership to support community-led tree planting, share horticultural expertise, and promote climate-resilient urban greening across Hackney and beyond. Read more - open to all

British Garden Centres’ Tarporley team supplied plants for the DIY SOS Children in Need project, helping create a therapeutic garden at The Joshua Tree’s new centre supporting families affected by childhood cancer. Read more - open to all

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre is once again spreading Christmas cheer with the release of its 2025 Christmas video, “A Christmas Star”, continuing its tradition of creating magical festive videos. Read more - open to all

Vitax is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with gardening for health charity – Thrive. Read more - open to all

Employers have been given a stark reminder of the dangers associated with working at height, after Ball Colegrave was fined £80,000 following a serious workplace incident. Read more - members only