Darren Hawkes to speak at the APL Awards 2026
Renowned garden designer Darren Hawkes joins the APL Awards 2026 as a keynote speaker, inspiring finalists with his creativity, experience, and award-winning projects in landscape design and horticultural excellence. Read more - open to all
HORNBACH announces expansion plans into Serbia
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG, one of Europe’s largest home improvement and garden retail groups, has announced its intention to expand operations into Serbia. Read more - members only
Market leaders in the UK’s online plant sector
A brand new report has highlighted the leading brands in the UK’s online plant industry for 2025, including the best-rated and most prominent brands in the sector. Read more - members only
Google leader to speak on AI at 2026 GCA Conference
Edoardo Bortolato, a senior member of Google’s EMEA leadership team, will speak on the potential of AI in retail at the Garden Centre Association’s 2026 Conference at Carden Park, Chester. Read more - open to all
Gold accreditation for Notcutts as a ‘Best Employer’
Notcutts Garden Centres has been awarded Gold accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region Awards. Read more - members only
Glee’s Matthew Mein leads the 2025 Most Jumperful Challenge
25 sponsorship slots up for grabs! Glee’s Matthew Mein gears up for the 2025 Most Jumperful Challenge in support of the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all
Gardena lifted the Sword of Honour at the 44th GIMA Awards in front of 440 guests for a night of celebration at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, hosted by Patrick Kielty. Read more - open to all
Charity and community set to thrive with Vitax’s support
Vitax is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with gardening for health charity – Thrive. Read more - open to all
STIGA becomes official groundskeeping partner of England Rugby
Leading garden and grounds care brand STIGA has joined forces with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as its Official Groundskeeping Partner, supporting both elite teams and grassroots rugby nationwide. Read more - open to all
Watch BGC’s heartwarming Christmas advert
British Garden Centres reveals its new heartwarming festive TV advert to light up Christmas this year. Read more - open to all
Westland appoints new Technical Director
Westland Horticulture, home to market leading brands such as Jack’s Magic, Boost, Resolva, Peckish, and Sinclair Professional, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Colum Donnelly as its new Technical Director. Read more - open to all
Ball Colegrave fined after workplace fall
Employers have been given a stark reminder of the dangers associated with working at height, after Ball Colegrave was fined £80,000 following a serious workplace incident. Read more - members only
