GARDENA strengthens UK sales team across DIY and garden centre sectors
GARDENA has announced the strategic strengthening of its UK sales team across the DIY and garden centre sectors, with the appointment of Jamie Lever, Jon Stothard and Joshua Rigg.
British Flowers Week returns to the Garden Museum
British Flowers Week will bring five days of installations, talks and after-hours events to the Garden Museum, spotlighting seasonal UK-grown blooms and the growers behind them. Read more - members only
Greenfingers runners raise £12,600 at London Landmarks Half Marathon
Greenfingers Charity runners raised over £12,600 at the London Landmarks Half Marathon, supporting therapeutic gardens for children in hospices across the UK. Read more - open to all
PATS 2026 launches elite Hosted Buyer Programme
PATS has announced the launch of a new Hosted Buyer Programme for its 2026 edition, with registration now officially open. This initiative facilitates curated, face-to-face meetings between senior retail buyers and exhibitors. Read more - open to all
HTA steps up R&D backing on peat‑free growing and crop protection
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is supporting UK growers with R&D into two areas where pressure continues to mount: the move away from peat and the shrinking toolbox of plant protection products (PPPs). Read more - members only
GCA webinar to tackle business rates and lobbying
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is hosting a free members’ webinar next week (April 24, 2026) examining the latest changes to business rates and the industry’s ongoing engagement with the Government.
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Hornby George PR strengthens horticultural expertise with new appointment
Hornby George PR has appointed leading horticultural voice Ross Dyke as its new in-house horticultural expert, a strategic move that significantly strengthens the agency’s specialist offer to clients across the garden and horticulture sectors. Read more - open to all
Blue Diamond buys Holt Garden Centre
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has confirmed the acquisition of Holt Garden Centre, located on the Kelling Estate in North Norfolk. Read more - members only
Perrywood survey inspires 2026 theme: ‘Your Garden…’
Perrywood says a 4,500-strong customer survey shows gardens boost wellbeing, inspiring its 2026 theme “Your Garden, Your Happy Place” and new display gardens. Read more - members only
Opperman Plants enters administration as sale process begins
Opperman Plants Ltd, the Lincolnshire‑based plant supplier, has entered administration after almost 30 years in business, with advisers now seeking a buyer while the company continues to trade. Read more - members only
STIGA wins three iF Design Awards for robotic and digital innovations
STIGA has secured three iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 titles, recognising excellence across its latest robotic mowing and digital solutions. Read more - open to all
GIMA Awards 2026 entries now open
The countdown is officially on. The GIMA Awards are returning on Thursday 12th November, bringing the garden retail industry together once again to recognise the ideas, innovation and people shaping the sector right now. Read more - open to all
