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Durston Garden Products is marking the retirement of two long-standing members of its extended team, Richard Barrow and Lynn Linter, thanking them both for their commitment, support and contribution to the family business...

Seventy-five new plants (and concepts) will be on display at the PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt Autumn Fair on 26 and 27 August. The fair thus offers visitors a broad overview of the latest introductions for the coming garden plant season...

Agapanthus AtomicSparkx™ Lavender (ALTatomicage) – a compact, high‑performance new Agapanthus from the US breeding programme at Altman Plants – has been officially entered into the Plantarium Novelties Awards 2026 by Walter Blom Plants and Plants for Europe...

David Denny, Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), said: “We welcome the government’s announcement of further support to help farmers and growers manage drought and build greater resilience for the future. It is important that this support also works for environmental horticulture..."

BHETA is hosting a webinar exploring how TikTok and content-driven commerce are reshaping retail across the UK and Europe. The session features BHETA Business Services provider HQTS and takes place on 15th September at 10am...

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Dobbies has confirmed it will close its store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim at the end of October following notice being served to the garden centre retailer, as the scheme moves forward with plans to develop the retail and leisure offering at the site...

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Pillaton Garden Centre, a well-established garden centre near Penkridge in South Staffordshire. The centre has been acquired by Rupal Holdings Ltd as part of a wider strategic diversification to complement its existing investments in the early years and outdoor learning sectors.

After more than 40 years building one of Northern Ireland's leading independent garden centre businesses, Creative Gardens founders Diana and Nigel Gass are marking a significant milestone in the company's history. Diana is stepping back from her role as Managing Director while Nigel is retiring from the Board of Directors...

Spring & Autumn Fair have launched a new national campaign calling for a minimum of 90 minutes' free parking in town and city centres across England. The campaign follows new research revealing retailers and consumers have independently identified the same practical measure to help encourage more visits to Britain's high streets...

From 1 January 2027, one of the most significant employment law changes in recent years will take effect. Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, employees will gain the right to claim ordinary unfair dismissal after just six months’ continuous service, rather than the current two-year qualifying period...

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