It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
Garden centres are switching on Christmas. From Blue Diamond’s group-wide preview evenings to Bents’ theatrical light trail, operators are giving customers more reasons to visit—and return. Read more - members only
British Hardwood Tree Nursery renews Plant Healthy certification
British Hardwood Tree Nursery has renewed its Plant Healthy certification for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to biosecurity and healthy British-grown planting stock.
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Sudbury success drives rapid growth for Perrywood
Perrywood Garden Centres is celebrating the first anniversary of the redevelopment of its Sudbury site after sales rocketed to £9m — the target originally set for year three. Read more - members only
Greenfingers launches first-ever Golf Day
Greenfingers Charity is seeking players and sponsors for its inaugural Golf Day at Staverton Park on 15 April 2027, raising funds for children’s hospice gardens.
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Gardening categories recover in September, bringing cautious optimism
September brought some welcome recovery for garden centres, but it is important to keep this in perspective. HTA Market Update for September says Gardening sales are still behind last year… Read more - members only
Winners of the Allensmore Great British Bloom Off trophy
The inaugural winners of the Allensmore Great British Bloom Off trophy are Chepstow Garden Centre. Awarded for the best mixed display of Roses and Perennials. Read more - open to all
Growing for the Future
A key event highlighting how three Midlands nurseries are adapting their growing techniques to meet the demands of the retail customer in the modern world. Read more - open to all
HTA welcomes three new Non-Executive Directors
The Horticultural Trades Association welcomes Nadine Charlton, Rebecca Grant and Emma Birkbeck to its Board, bringing fresh expertise to support the UK horticulture industry.
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British Christmas tree growers crowned in 2026 awards
York Christmas Trees and Santa Trees lead the 2026 BCTGA Awards, with winners supplying festive trees and wreaths to No. 10 Downing Street.
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Notcutts unveils new-look restaurant at Victoria
Newly refurbished 150-seat restaurant at Victoria Garden Centre includes heritage wall destined for Notcutts other sites during 130th anniversary, next year. Read more - open to all
Shock departure of GIMA’s new director
Martin Ward has left GIMA only months after taking over as director, prompting the association to put interim support in place while it reviews its longer-term needs. Read more - members only
Milestone Garden Centre celebrates 20 years
Milestone Garden Centre celebrated its 20th anniversary with more than 2,000 visitors, marking two decades of growth in the Scottish Borders.
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