The GIMA Awards 2022 has been another sell-out event, as the garden retail sector comes together to celebrate the innovation, people and products that have helped our industry thrive throughout 2022. On Thursday evening, the winners were announced, with Westland taking home a record-breaking eight awards...

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ian Boardman, who passed away at his home in France last month, will take place on Thursday, November 3. If you are planning to attend please let Ian's family know...

Here’s our picture special from the glitzy GIMA Awards evening hosted by celebrity Rory Bremner.  Pictures taken by Steve Burden and Trevor Pfeiffer.

GIMA has presented a cheque for £10,000 to Greenfingers charity following the association's successful golf day at Belton Woods, Lincolnshire, in the Summer.

The Primeur team is still riding high after a glittering night of celebrations at the recent 41st GIMA Awards, where the team celebrated winning yet another award for its already bulging trophy cabinet...

Taking place at the stunning Grade-II listed Pendley Manor in Tring, Hertfordshire, the dinner will bring together Greenfingers supporters for a spectacular night of celebrations. More importantly, the evening will provide these supporters with the opportunity to dig deep and raise vital funds for the children’s hospice garden charity. A key highlight of the evening will be an auction, filled with incredibly generous donations from some of the charity’s most valued supporters...

Dobbies has announced the opening date of its newly-built flagship store in Tewkesbury – one of its biggest to date and the largest in Southwest England...

Garden centre customers were updating their wardrobes during September and potentially planning for the colder months according to the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report...

Smart Garden Products is giving some fantastic support to the recipients of Colegrave Seabrook Foundation scholarships. One of the industry’s leading garden centre suppliers is delighted to announce its support of this season Student Scholarships offered by the Foundation...

The Young People in Horticulture Association are delighted to announce the formalisation of their relationship with the Royal Horticultural Society, who have signed up as a YPHA Key Partner for 2023-2024...

Perennial, the charity helping people in horticulture, is calling for organisations to become ambassadors and participate in its Mental Health First Aider training programme...

Since its official launch to the market just last month, Ivyline has received a phenomenal response to its new lifestyle driven garden range, including orders rolling in from the large garden centre groups. To further support this growth opportunity, Ivyline has confirmed that bespoke point of sale is now available to help drive consumer interest in this unique and stylish collection...

Green-fingered pupils in Gloucestershire are getting set to transform their school garden and celebrate some early festive cheer after receiving expert advice and support from the team at Dobbies Garden Centres new flagship Tewkesbury store...

Plant nursery MDK has worked for years on the ideal green houseplants. Now the time has come to market the concept in the UK and Ireland under the brand name 'Beautanic Lifestyle'. The unique cultivation method and ingenious cultivation pot ensure strong, healthy plants that are easy to care for...

Inside this issue:

• An understanding of stone – GTN Interviews the Meadow View Stone team
• Crystal ball gazing for 2030 – HTA Conference 2022
• Camden Garden Centre Photo Tour
• Tales from the shop floor – Mark Portman at Camden Garden Centre
• Rosey future at Mr Fothergills
• Celtic Spa’s – LOFA Member profile
• GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards 2022 – Nominate your teams now
• Serious about selling plants at Four Oaks
• Glee New Product Directory, Part 2
• Solex New Product Directory
• Change brings opportunity – GIMA Column
• Horticulture and government – ORHG Column