Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers agree ornamental merger
Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers have agreed to establish a strategic joint venture combining Dümmen Orange’s expertise in cut flowers and Syngenta Flowers’ leadership in seed varieties, along with annual, perennial and potted plant portfolios. Read more - members only
Random takeaways from Chelsea
Blue Diamond and Taylors Bulbs among the Gold medal winners at RHS Chelsea. Sustainability in the show gardens with crushed stone paths. Plus high and low-tech. Read more - open to all
Jack Whiteley launches industry consultancy
Former Glencrest Seatex CEO Jack Whiteley is offering consultancy services, drawing on more than 40 years’ experience in garden furniture sourcing, logistics, product development and retail strategy.
Henry of the Jungle: ex-Heligan apprentice appointed as head gardener
The Lost Gardens of Heligan has appointed 26-year-old Henry Welch, who began his career as a horticultural apprentice at the gardens, as its new head gardener. Read more - open to all
See who tops GCA 2026 inspections
See the dates and venues for GCA regional award meetings where members find out who has come top in their area annual inspections (May 2026). Read more - members only
Garden retailers invited to Go Floral for Greenfingers
The garden retail sector is being encouraged to wear floral finery and raise funds in support of the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro trekking team.
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Highfield’s Lexie Bull wins prestigious Horticulture Bursary
Highfield Garden World trainee Lexie Bull has received a prestigious new horticulture bursary, earning work experience at Hillier Nurseries to develop skills in plant and tree production.
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Step outside into loving outdoor living
SOLEX 26’s Loving Outdoor Living area combines live outdoor cooking displays, relaxed networking and retail inspiration, showcasing BBQs, firepits and outdoor kitchens in an engaging lifestyle setting. Read more - open to all
Grants for projects that support growers collectively
A collaboration between the HTA and the BOA will enable growers in environmental horticulture to benefit from the release of more than £334,000 of grants over the next three years. Read more - members only
Caulders to purchase 11th Garden Centre in June
It has been announced that Merryhatton Garden Centre will be bought by Caulders - who currently own and operate 10 Centres across Central Scotland. Read more - members only
Rise average spend offsets lower transaction numbers in April
Garden centre sales, including catering, fell 3% behind a strong April 2025, according to the HTA. It cited weaker consumer confidence for a 7% fall in customer transactions. Read more - members only
Sales manager marks quarter-century at Bulrush
Bulrush Horticulture is celebrating a major milestone for one of its longest‑serving team members, as Area Sales Manager Michael Clarricoats marks 25 years with the business. Read more - open to all
