Hillier wins 2026 Planet Mark Action and Innovation Award
Hillier reveals that it is a winner of the 2026 Planet Mark Action and Innovation Award recognising a more precise, research-led approach, resulting in around 70% less water use. Read more - members only
Caulders Garden Centres – new acquisition makes it 12
Caulders Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of the former Strawberry Corner Garden Centre at Wallyford, East Lothian, with plans to reopen the site in March 2027. It takes the Caulders Group to 12 garden centres across Scotland. Read more - members only
Government commits £79m to local nature recovery and tree planting
Local communities in England are to receive £79 million for tree planting, nature recovery and measures to improve resilience to flooding and heatwaves, the Government announced today. Read more - members only
The Rise of 'Plonker Culture" - The Underground Podcast
Kate Turner talks to Natalie Boynton, Sales Director at Happy Plants, and Ed Hill, Managing Director of The Horti House, about the changing needs of the Garden centre plant customer. Read more - open to all
GCA reveals full programme for Annual Conference 2027
The GCA has unveiled its 2027 conference programme, featuring prominent speakers, industry insights, networking, awards and practical sessions for garden centre members. Read more - open to all
Wyevale Nurseries appoints Production Development Manager
Wyevale Nurseries appoints David Williams to strengthen production, support sustainable growing, develop plant ranges and drive future growth amid changing customer and market demands. Read more - open to all
Sanjeev Bhaskar confirmed as host of the 2026 GIMA Awards
Actor, writer and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar has been confirmed as host of the 2026 GIMA Awards, as the industry’s biggest night of celebration moves within touching distance of a complete sell-out. Read more - open to all
Sales and profits grow in strong year for Bents
Bents reports robust trading in the year ending Jan 2026, with growth across multiple categories, improved margins and profit. Read more - members only
BHETA backs call to reverse inheritance tax changes
BHETA has joined a Family Business UK campaign urging the Government to reverse the revised inheritance tax rules that could restrict investment and employment among family-owned suppliers and manufacturers. Read more - members only
The Source highlights South West food-to-go opportunity
The Source trade show will spotlight the South West’s growing food-to-go market, connecting buyers with producers, suppliers and solutions across hospitality and retail. Read more - open to all
Sales growth and investment for Notcutts
A year of sales growth and investment for Notcutts. Sales up +7.9% to £86.9m, profit before tax recovered to £1.2m (£-0.6m) and it bought the freehold of its Wheatcroft Garden centre. Read more - members only
Greenfingers supporters choose their 2028 challenge
Supporters can vote between Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China for Greenfingers Charity’s next overseas fundraising challenge in 2028. Read more - open to all
