Gates has secured the long-term future of Gates Woodlands Hinckley, by buying the freehold of the site it first leased in February 2025.  Last month it revealed massive turnover growth in its first year of operations. Read more - members only

The SGLD has announced a new head judge, expanded judging panel and media partnership with Gardens Illustrated for its 2027 Awards programme.

Profits are under pressure in 2026 with rising costs and no growth in overall garden centre sales this year, so far, despite the warmest spring on record in England and Wales. Read more - members only

Here we print in full, the family’s tribute to John Ravenscroft, who has died aged 89. Read more - open to all

Leading UK commercial grower Wyevale Nurseries will be exhibiting at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show, taking place on June 17–18 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire (June 2026).

The annual GIMA Charity Golf Day teed off last week on Thursday 4^th June, welcoming a record-breaking 100 golfers to Belton Woods Golf, Spa and Hotel for a day of sporting competition, networking and fundraising – all in aid of the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

The HTA has confirmed three keynote speakers for its FutureGrow Expo 2026, highlighting technologies and approaches aimed at improving productivity and resilience in UK nursery production. Read more - open to all

Wyevale Nurseries has announced that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester will visit its Hereford site on 13 July, where she is expected to tour the nursery and meet members of the team. Read more - open to all

The countdown to the GIMA Awards 2026 is well underway, with record entry numbers and strong demand for tickets confirming this year's event is set to be one of the most successful in the awards' history. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond Garden Centres has agreed an exclusive three-year retail partnership with Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm to develop a range of co-branded gardening products. Read more - members only

Sir Jason Kenny will headline the GCA Conference 2027, sharing lessons on resilience, performance and success as delegates gather in Stratford-upon-Avon for the annual industry event.

Frank P Matthews Trees has launched a new commemorative apple tree, ‘Legacy’, for the forthcoming season, marking its 125th anniversary while supporting the work of the National Garden Scheme. Read more - open to all