Everton Nurseries, near Lymington in the New Forest has been bought by Paul Richards of Your Local Garden Centre Group and Charlotte Richards of Plants for Trade West Parley.. Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has launched a new cyber security course on its GROW e‑learning platform.  It is the 99th course to be added to the online training portfolio. Read more - open to all

Sweet chestnut blight has been confirmed in Devon.  The Forestry Commission has introduced restrictions on the movement of susceptible material in parts of South Devon from Thursday 2 April. Read more - open to all

Deco-Pak and Stax partner to improve product access, flexibility and delivery options for garden retailers and trade customers across Scotland. Read more - open to all

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

Today is the last day customers can buy stock from Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta.  The Ames UK company will then cease trading and be closed down in an orderly fashion. Read more - members only

Manfred Roscher has been awarded the 2026 BOA / Peter Seabrook Scholarship. Read more - open to all

Mark Farnsworth told GIMA members how Yorkshire Garden Centre Group (YGC) plans to grow turnover to £50m, to ensure a profitable stable group at a time when costs are rising. Read more - members only

British Ornamentals Association awards its 2026 Peter Seabrook Scholarship to Manfred Roscher, recognising emerging talent and supporting his career in ornamental horticulture. Read more - open to all

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