Dobbies Garden Centre in Hungerford has celebrated a relaunch, as part of the garden centre’s nationwide store refurbishment programme. This is the third in Dobbies’ extensive programme of investment across its store estate. Read more - members only

Simpsons, in Inverness, has acquired Christies Garden Centre in Fochabers, Moray, extending the group across the North-East corridor from Inverness to Aberdeenshire. Read more - members only

Dobbies Garden Centre appoints two new Directors as operations director, Nick Anderson, steps down after 12 years. Read more - members only

Following the acquisition of Whetman Pinks in 2024, Selecta One is continuing to pursue purchases of innovative and class-leading growers and breeders around the world. Read more - members only

The family owned Hillmount garden centre chain has opened a new site in Carrickfergus following a £1.5 million investment. Read more - members only

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of a new lease for Nursery End Garden Centre in Accrington, Lancashire. Read more - members only

Westland has filed a strong set of accounts for 2024 despite a flat year.  Cash reserves increase by £9m to £44m as margins continue to grow. Read more - members only

In a new partnership with The King’s Foundation, Hillier will contribute its expertise to support community engagement and education initiatives at Highgrove Gardens. Read more - members only

The latest acquisition for the Origin Enterprises plc is Elixir Garden Supplies Ltd, a UK-based industry leader in online gardening supplies. Read more - members only

Dobbies Garden Centre in Cadnam has celebrated a relaunch. This is the second store in Dobbies' extensive programme of investment across the store estate. Read more - members only

ScanCom International, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of outdoor furniture, has announced the planned closure of its LifestyleGarden distribution centre and showroom in the United Kingdom. Read more - members only

Natwest reveals £100m financing facility for Blue Diamond on the day the garden centre group opens the first phase of World’s End Garden Centre. 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

Blue Diamond is expected to buy Barton Grange Garden Centre, the GCA’s Destination Garden Centre of the Year for 2025. Read more - members only

Alton Garden Centre has decided to leave the Tillington Group on the 30^th September of this year. Read more - members only

The Klondyke group hails another great trading year and reveals that chairman Bob Hewitt retired in December 2024. Read more - members only

B&M sales performance in the year to March 2025, particularly within the B&M UK business, was below expectations but profit remained resilient. Read more - members only

Inheritance Tax changes are a ‘lose-lose’ for the UK – costing Horticulture 1,300 sector jobs, slashing investment, and draining treasury tax revenues says HTA. Read more - members only

In a bulletin published today, B&Q owners, Kingfisher, reported quarterly like-for-like sales up by 7.4% on last year. This reflects the growth seen in garden centres for the same period. Read more - members only

Despite ‘respectable figures’ in Blue Diamond’s 2024 annual report, they were not sufficient to maintain profit at last year's level due to minimum wage increases. Read more - members only

Yorkshire Garden Centres group has appointed Emma Bristow as its full-time finance director as it prepares for future growth across its multi-site business. Read more - open to all

WHM Pet Group, a leader in wild bird food and accessories, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Wildlife World, renowned for its wildlife-friendly garden products. Read more - members only

Christies Garden Centre in Fochabers, Moray - which has been run by the Christie family since its foundation in 1820, is edging closer to being sold to Simpsons Garden Centres in Inverness. Read more - members only

Westland Horticulture is set to bring back its popular brands, Boost and Resolva, to TV screens in the UK and Ireland. Read more - members only

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