Katie Blake rises from the ashes of Glencrest Seatex

Jack Whiteley, the founder of Glencrest Seatex that was put into administration last month, has launched Katie Blake Limited. Read more - members only

Profits rise at Woodthorpe Hall

Results from Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres, half of British Garden Centres group, show a rise in sales and profit but warn of the challenges from rising costs. Read more - members only

Perrywood Garden Centres purchases Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre

Perrywood Garden Centres has today announced the purchase of Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre, located near Chelmsford in Essex. Read more - members only

Alan Bourne, Simon Bourne, Barrie Mortlake, Lynda Mortlake, Hannah Powell and Tristan Bourne.

Scandinavian acquisition for Evergreen Garden Care

Evergreen Garden Care acquires Econova’s gardening business and strengthens its presence in Scandinavia. Read more - members only

Mark Portman, Jeanette Trettan, Alan Bergin (Evergreen CFO) and Ted Linehan

Industry newcomers buy Sturmer Nurseries

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Sturmer Nurseries in Essex to industry newcomers. Read more - members only

Administration for Glencrest Seatex

Glencrest Seatex, one of the most prominent UK garden furniture importers has been put into administration. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond funds NT garden projects

National Trust announces plans for £1 million in garden investment, as its collaboration with Blue Diamond Garden Centres enters third year. Read more - members only

Apothecary Garden at Nostell

Homebase sells 10 stores and considers new ownership

Hilco is set to begin Homebase sale process as Sainsbury’s buys 10 Homebase stores for conversion into Sainsbury's supermarkets. Read more - members only

Plantagen stores in Nordic countries losing the battle with high inflation

Gardening retailer and wholesaler, Plantagen Finland, will submit an application for corporate restructuring on Thursday. Read more - members only

Holland & Barrett opens first garden centre concession

Holland & Barrett has opened its first garden centre concession as a trial last week at Gates in Leicestershire.  A second is to follow. Read more - members only

Holland & Barrett at Gates Garden Centre

New partnership for Garden Organic helps protect and conserve garden wildlife

Sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic has forged a new partnership with The Wildlife Community, an online community and shop dedicated to connecting people with nature. Read more - open to all

Fiona Taylor, Chief Executive of Garden Organic

Wyevale Nurseries receives Planet Mark Certification for sustainability

Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability. Read more - open to all

Tim Fawbert, Group Finance Director at Wyevale Nurseries with the Planet Mark certification.

Monkton Elm Garden Centre plans for the future

Monkton Elm Garden Centre will be at the heart of a housing development surrounding the site which offers them a real opportunity to future proof their business. Improving their food and catering offer is seen as crucial to this change. Read more - members only

Monkton Elm Garden Centre

B&Q pilots robot deliveries with DPD

B&Q is testing a new means of home delivery for small products using a fleet of autonomous robots. Read more - members only

Image: DPD

Deroma takes significant steps towards a greener future

Deroma installs solar panels to help generate sustainable power at its headquarters and factory in Malo Italy. Read more - open to all

Dobbies reveals restructuring plan

Dobbies Garden Centres has published its restructuring plan that involves the closing of 11 sites and impacts 465 colleagues.  The aim is to ensure a return to sustainable profitability.  Read more - members only

New HTA president presents HTA Awards

Will Armitage succeeds Alan Down as HTA President with Jane Lawler becoming vice president.   There are awards also for Mike Burks and Majestic Trees. Read more - members only

Mike Burks and Will Armitage

Trade rebounds for Notcutts in 2023/24

Trading has begun to rebound says Notcutts as it reveals headline figures for 2023/24, when it was voted Best Employer in the East of England in retail and hospitality. Read more - members only

Nick Burrows, Notcutts Chief Executive

Kingfisher half-year results “not as bad as expected”

B&Q and Screwfix parent, Kingfisher, has posted “better than expected” half year results, with adjusted pre-tax profit (PBT) dipping half a percentage point to £334 million and top-line sales dipping 1.8% to £6.75bn. Read more - members only

Forth Valley Garden Centre to make 10 for Caulders

Caulders Garden Centres are set to purchase Forth Valley Garden Centre in Linlithgow, better known as Rouken Glen, Linlithgow, from the Sheikh family. Read more - members only

Colin Barrie

Family buyout of Deco-Pak

Decorative landscaping supplier, Deco-Pak, has been bought in a management buyout by David and Craig Hall. Read more - members only

News of restructuring plan for Dobbies

Sky News reports that Dobbies is plotting a far-reaching financial overhaul which could pave the way for store closures and steep rent cuts. Read more - members only

New restaurant and kitchen for Scottish garden centre group

Work is now underway at Caulders Garden Centre Kirkintilloch to build a new 300 seated Restaurant and to extend the existing Garden Centre. Read more - members only

Colin and Mandy Barrie

Hillier adds concessions to Newbury redevelopment

Last year, Hillier completed phase 1 of Newbury garden centre's redevelopment.  This year it has added concessions including clothing and gardening equipment. Read more - members only

21 GCA successes for Squire’s

Squire’s received a total of 21 accolades across a range of categories in the GCA Awards announced recently, in the South East and East area Results. Read more - members only

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Royal Warrant holder buys Hayloft Plants

Derek and Yvonne Jarman are to retire having sold Hayloft Plants to de Jager & Sons. Read more - members only

Derek Jarman

Wyevale Nurseries creates new water reservoir

Wyevale Nurseries is creating a new reservoir to help capture, store and recycle more water while also protecting the environment and reducing flooding. Read more - members only

Tim Fawbert, Group Finance Director at Wyevale Nurseries

Deroma takes significant steps towards a greener future

Deroma installs solar panels to its headquarters to help generate sustainable power for the future at its headquarters and factory in Malo Italy. Read more - open to all

BGC adds 3 more garden centres to the group

British Garden centres has acquired Langlands’ three garden centres in Yorkshire.  James Ducker joins BGC. Read more - members only

Charles Stubbs welcomes James, Robert and Janet Ducker

Blue Diamond completes the acquisition of Woburn Sands

Blue Diamond has acquired Frosts Garden Centre at Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire.   The centre will be given a new look over the coming months. Read more - members only

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