For 2023 Hozelock will be extending its portfolio of watering products even further by introducing a new range of sprinklers...

Known as one of the most innovative garden glove brands in the industry, ClipGlove is set to strengthen its range to become even more progressive in 2023. Many of the developments will centre around being more sustainable, including using 30% recycled materials across the production of the glove range...

The Garden Centre Association is supporting a new report published by the Horticultural Trades Association about reducing crime in garden centre retail. Tammy Woodhouse, Chairman at the GCA, said: “The HTA’s report on reducing opportunistic crime in garden centre retail is an interesting read and one we think our members will benefit greatly from."

Following the first-ever June edition of the Glee exhibition, the show’s organisers have added a new initiative as part of its ‘Power of One’ campaign, introducing the Glee ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Initiative Award. This new award celebrates those brands that are taking great strides to positively impact these three critical areas of their business, with this year’s winner confirmed as Wildlife and Birdcare Nature Recovery Project CIC...

Vitax has announced its support for one of the UK’s oldest botanic gardens by sponsoring a commemorative event as part of University of Oxford Botanic Garden’s 400^th anniversary celebrations. Pictured: The stunning ‘Oxford Physic Rose’ created by Peter Beales Roses for the anniversary celebrations.

Iain Wylie, the Garden Centre Association Chief Executive, has announced he has resigned from his role to pursue other opportunities...

Results of an RHS People’s Choice vote on more than 220 Viola cultivars at RHS Garden Hyde Hall have returned a tie for the top spot and a three-way split in second place. Viola ‘Bel Viso Yellow Jump Up’ and V. ‘Rocky Black’ polled the most votes to take joint first place..

AMES UK’s Managing Director, Paul North, looks ahead to what is in store for 2023...

Hozelock has expanded its UK presence through the acquisition of an additional manufacturing and warehouse facility at its production and distribution base in the West Midlands...

Plastics recycling charity RECOUP has been at the forefront of the debate regarding the trend for material switching under the guise of plastics reduction strategies. In some cases, this is done without consideration for the effect on overall recyclability...

Steve Harper, CEO of Southern Trident, is running the Lincoln Half Marathon to raise money for Perennial...

In April 2022, 11 runners from the garden retail sector tackled the unique London Landmark Half Marathon, together raising funds for the children’s hospice garden charity, Greenfingers. With the 2023 event now open for registration, the charity is pleased to confirm that it has once again secured 10 places...

Johnsons Lawn Seed explains how lawns and other grassy areas are truly eco-friendly…

Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and Design & Source, at the NEC Birmingham from 4th-7th September, has announced that the September show will feature a dedicated Gift of the Year 2022 Winner’s Product Showcase...