The countdown is officially on, and just a handful of tickets remain for this year's GIMA Awards! For anyone still considering attending, now really is the time to secure a place before it's too late. Read more - open to all

Webbs Garden Centres has reported a resilient performance for the year to 4 January 2026, with sales rising, profits improving and the business continuing to invest despite significant cost pressures. Read more - members only

Bents Garden & Home officially launched its Christmas 2026 season on 7 October, with the Mayor of Warrington joining Matthew Bent and customers to unveil the centre’s festive displays and experiences. Read more - open to all

Perennial has appointed three new ambassadors as it looks to expand awareness of the support available to people working across horticulture. Read more - open to all

Frank P. Matthews is delighted to announce the appointment of James Oldham as its new Head of Sales. Read more - open to all

The HTA has opened applications for Broad Horizons, a fully funded programme designed to develop skills, confidence and connections among horticulture’s future talent. Read more - open to all

The Greenfingers Charity is celebrating a fundraising milestone, with the garden retail sector coming together to raise a grand total of £5,912 at Glee 2026 – surpassing last year’s impressive £4,200 and marking the strongest Glee total to date. Read more - open to all

Greenkey Garden & Home, a trusted supplier of gardening products to garden centres nationwide, has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Georgina Silver as Business Development Manager for the North. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond Garden Centres have announced a series of exclusive Christmas preview evenings on Thursday 22^nd October to launch their Christmas 2026 season. Read more - open to all

Read the HTA’s vision of the future.  AI, robotics, resilience and gene editing: UK plant and tree production in a changing climate.   Read more - members only

GCA members can join a London Christmas retail tour in November, gaining festive merchandising inspiration while raising funds for children’s hospice garden charity Greenfingers. Read more - open to all

Fourth-generation family tree nursery Frank P Matthews, based in Worcestershire, is celebrating double industry success after receiving two prestigious accolades, highlighting both its commitment to modern innovation and its deep horticultural expertise. Read more - open to all