New 300-seater restaurant opens at Caulders Kirkintilloch

Caulders Garden Centre has officially opened its impressive new 300-seater restaurant at Kirkintilloch, Glasgow – a major investment in the site where Caulders hospitality journey first began...
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Pleydell Smithyman appoint Kathryn Farden and Andrew Burton as directors

Pleydell Smithyman, the specialist garden centre and farm shop consultancy known for its strategic insight and design making it a sector-leading expert, has announced that Kathryn Farden and Andrew Burton have been appointed as directors.
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Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Trek smashes £40,000

The Greenfingers Charity’s ambitious Kilimanjaro Trek has stormed past the £40,000 fundraising mark with more than six months still to go before the 23-strong team sets foot on Africa’s highest peak...
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Bents, Garson Titchfield and Brimsmore Grderns named GCA Christmas display competition winners

The Garden Centre Association’s Gisela Graham-sponsored annual Christmas competition national winners have been announced – Bents (Destination Garden Centre – pictured above), Garson’s Titchfield (Garden Centre) and Brimsmore Gardens (Local Garden Centre).
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TV climate scientist to speak at GCA conference
Climate scientist Professor Tamsin Edwards will be speaking at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2026 Annual Conference at Carden Park Chester on the Tuesday (January 27, 2026).
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Dobbies continues national refurbishment programme with Moreton Park upgrade

Dobbies Garden Centre at Moreton Park in Shropshire is the seventh store to be upgraded as part of the retailer’s national refurbishment programme...
Click here to view gallery of pictures of the revamped Moreton Park centre
'Greatest' romantic moment at Brimsmore Garden

The Gardens Group at Brimsmore Gardens, Yeovil, was the setting for a romantic moment when a regular customer made a proposal of marriage to his loved one...
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‘Most Jumperful’ wearers announced as sponsor list fills

With festive spirit rising and December barely underway, the newest duo to take on the ‘Most Jumperful Time of the Year’ challenge have been confirmed: Glee Event Director, Matthew Mein, and Sarah Want from MorePeople...
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Garden centre group reaches final of business award

The team at Yorkshire Garden Centres is celebrating after reaching the final of TheBusinessDesk.com Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards 2026...
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Roots to Retail returns for 2026

Garden centres will get the chance to connect with three different nurseries – Frank Matthews Trees, New Leaf Plants and The Bransford Webbs Plant Company – on the same day at the popular Roots to Retail event in 2026...
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Gift company grows keepsake business in garden centres

Family keepsake company The Lovely Gift Group, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has witnessed signbificant growth in garden centres...
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Downing Street swift-on heralds British growers

A 19-foot Norway Spruce from Britain’s champion Christmas tree grower has been lit up outside No 10 Downing Street as a gift for the nation...
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The Greenfingers Charity welcomes six new Garden Ambassadors to support hospice gardens across the UK

The Greenfingers Charity - dedicated to creating therapeutic gardens for life-limited children and their families in children’s hospices across the country - is delighted to announce the appointment of six new Garden Ambassadors, marking an exciting milestone for its expanding national programme.
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Spring Fair's Little Black Book returns
Spring Fair returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026 with an enhanced, experience-led event designed to support, inspire and empower the retail community. Alongside its bold new creative direction – Retail Alchemists: Masters of the Mix – Spring Fair is unveiling a suite of exclusive buyer benefits, immersive feature spaces, and the launch of the 2026 Little Black Book, the ultimate pre-show planning guide...
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