British Garden Centres opens its new Grantham site on 3 April, with Adam Frost leading celebrations after a major refurbishment.

YGC Group Limited reports 5.1% sales growth to £26.5m, improved EBITDA and reduced losses, despite weaker restaurant and play business performance and rising costs. Read more - members only

The inaugural Source Roadshow at the Bath & West Showground attracted 140 exhibitors and strong buyer engagement, with high satisfaction and plans already underway for an expanded 2027 event. Read more - open to all

Kingfisher has announced a multi‑year partnership with Google Cloud to introduce agentic AI‑powered shopping across its e‑commerce platforms, including B&Q in the UK. Read more - members only

Over 700 partied into the night at the Caribbean themed Blue Diamond awards for its most profitable garden centres.  Read more - members only

The YPHA has completed its first-ever Management Development Programme, with a nine-day residential supporting and inspiring the next generation of leaders in horticulture. Read more - open to all

Kingfisher has reported solid results for the year ended 31 January 2026, with strong performances from its UK businesses, B&Q and Screwfix. Read more - members only

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture joins a major collaboration to promote STEM careers at New Scientist Live 2026, tackling skills shortages and reshaping perceptions.

GARDENA and UNICEF renew their partnership to expand access to clean water and sanitation, aiming to support 355,000 vulnerable children and families while raising global awareness about water conservation.

Garden centres face a business rates revaluation from 1 April 2026; Malcolm Scott urges businesses who have not done so, to take advice now. Read more - members only

Gardena relaunches its Top of the Plots competition for 2026, inviting UK growers to showcase their plots across seven categories, with entries opening 7 May and judged by Huw Richards.