CEO David Robinson unveiled the first Dobbies store to be upgraded post restructuring, explaining how he plans to restore successful trading to the 53 garden centres now in the group.  Read more - members only

After more than 30 years, Michael Hall is taking his well-earned retirement, stepping down as Managing Director of Fallen Fruits Ltd. James Brindle will take over as the new Managing Director. Read more - open to all

Farplants Sales, a leading plant wholesaler owned by 3 growers, has successfully handled one of its busiest weeks ever without any sense of rush or stress, shipping over 800,000 plants.  Read more - members only

The HTA reveals a strong performance for UK garden centres in March, but warns there needs to be a sustained period of robust sales to offset rising employment costs. Read more - members only

British Garden Centres has confirmed its acquisition of Hayes Garden World in Ambleside.  This will be the 8^th new garden centre for BGC this year. Read more - members only

TV presenter Nicki Chapman has reopened Northampton Garden Centre under the new ownership of British Garden Centres (BGC). Read more - members only

Westland continues expansion with the purchase of Bulldog Products Ltd, the wild bird feed business, and with plans for a new distribution depot in South Wales. Read more - members only

Greenwood Plants is collaborating with the RHS and Sheffield University on a research project to study the carbon accounting of nursery stock for urban greening. Read more - members only

Excellent 2025 spring trading justifies Squire’s long-term confidence after poor weather forced lacklustre but resilient results in 2024. Read more - members only

National family-owned garden centre group Notcutts celebrated the achievements of its 19 garden centres and support office at their annual conference. Read more - open to all

April 2025 marks a significant milestone for specialist recruitment business MorePeople, celebrating 25 years in the food, fresh produce, horticulture, and agriculture industries. Read more - open to all

The owners of Tong Garden centre have filed their accounts for the year to June 2024.  Results were below expectations due to low consumer confidence and the very poor spring weather. Read more - members only

Alan Roper tells GIMA members, “I’m still hungry to grow the business,” while explaining his principles that have driven the Blue Diamond success story.  Read more - members only

Teams from Blue Diamond’s garden centres around the country dressed as rock stars and gathered at the Roundhouse, the iconic rock venue in London.  Read more - members only

Blue Diamond is set to open Harlestone Heath Garden Centre on Monday, March 24^th.  The former Dobbies site closed in December.  Read more - members only

Squire's Garden Centres appoints Sam Dickson to succeed Martin Breddy as managing director. Read more - open to all

Following a major fire in its new extension in November 2024, The Old Well Garden Centre re-opened its doors again for the Easter weekend. Read more - members only

Hobbycraft Trading ltd, the UK's leading arts and crafts retailer, plans to launch a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) as part of a restructuring plan, Gardenforum has learned. Read more - members only

Cadix (UK) Limited has announced that as of Thursday 10th April 2025 it has ceased trading with immediate effect. Read more - open to all

Like for like sales fell at B&M UK, the variety goods value retailer, for the 52 weeks ending 29 March 2025.  Revenues, however, grew as new stores opened. Read more - members only

Bents Garden & Home in Warrington has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2025, recognizing their consistent delivery of world-class customer service. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond opens its 49^th garden centre at Huntingdon and offers 2 existing garden centres for sale and leaseback. Read more - members only

Old Railway Line marks its 35^th anniversary with a grand opening of its new entrance and fully covered plant area. Read more - members only

The introduction of a new kiosk and app-based ordering system at Fron Goch Garden Centre in North Wales has prompted the question - are kiosks and an app for ordering the future for garden centre restaurants? Read more - members only

Plans for “Garden Kitchen by Pugh’s”, a garden shop and food hall in Abergavenny town centre have been given the go-ahead by Monmouthshire County Council.  Read more - members only

Monkton Elm garden centre near Taunton has just re-opened its popular Elm Tree restaurant after major refurbishment. Read more - members only

Chard Garden Centre was transferred to new owners at the beginning of this week.  The new owners want to honour the incredible legacy built by Neil and Carol Cline. Read more - members only

Thetford Garden Centre has completed a significant redevelopment project.  Now it can create exceptional cakes in generous portions that customers will truly enjoy. Read more - members only

Dobbies, the restructured UK garden centre group, has launched a new strategic and creative platform, "This Is Garden Living," aimed at driving year-round footfall. Read more - members only

J Parker has today taken over the operations of Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Failsworth near Manchester. Read more - members only