Henry of the Jungle: ex-Heligan apprentice appointed as head gardener

The Lost Gardens of Heligan has appointed 26-year-old Henry Welch, who began his career as a horticultural apprentice at the gardens, as its new head gardener. Read more - open to all

 Henry Welch

See who tops GCA 2026 inspections

See the dates and venues for GCA regional award meetings where members find out who has come top in their area annual inspections (May 2026). Read more - members only

Peter Burks, CEO at the GCA

Garden retailers invited to Go Floral for Greenfingers

The garden retail sector is being encouraged to wear floral finery and raise funds in support of the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro trekking team.

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GIMA Awards 2026 judges confirmed

The GIMA Awards have confirmed this year’s judging panel, as the industry gears up for another strong year of innovation, creativity and standout entries across the garden sector. Read more - open to all

M8 Group collapses into administration

M8 Group Limited, the Livingston‑based parent company behind online retailers Greenfingers and PetPlanet has collapsed into administration after a severe cyber attack and a sharp post‑pandemic fall in sales. Read more - members only

New £3million, virtual, centre to help grow healthy gardens

The RHS and APHA will join forces on a new £3million National Centre for Environmental Horticulture Plant Health that will research and help mitigate existing and emerging threats to our green spaces. Read more - members only

Caulders to purchase 11th Garden Centre in June

It has been announced that Merryhatton Garden Centre will be bought by Caulders - who currently own and operate 10 Centres across Central Scotland. Read more - members only

Merryhatton

Rise average spend offsets lower transaction numbers in April

Garden centre sales, including catering, fell 3% behind a strong April 2025, according to the HTA.  It cited weaker consumer confidence for a 7% fall in customer transactions. Read more - members only

Sales manager marks quarter-century at Bulrush

Bulrush Horticulture is celebrating a major milestone for one of its longest‑serving team members, as Area Sales Manager Michael Clarricoats marks 25 years with the business. Read more - open to all

Area Sales Manager Michael Clarricoats marks 25 years with the business.

Wyevale Nurseries appoints Lisa Edwards finance director

Wyevale Nurseries has appointed Lisa Edwards as Finance Director, succeeding Tim Fawbert as the business continues investing in growth and operational development.

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Lisa Edwards, Wyevale Nurseries new Finance Director

Tom Bootsma becomes Aquaja co-owner

Tom Bootsma has acquired 50% of Aquaja, strengthening the company’s independent future and supporting continued international growth, innovation and professionalisation within the aquatics retail sector.

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Charitable garden centre in Poole wins two awards

Chestnut Nursery, the charitable garden centre in Poole, Dorset, is celebrating a double win at the prestigious Poole Local Business Awards 2026. Read more - open to all

Chestnut Manager Andy Verreck in centre with team members

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