ecofective® Slug Stoppa took the headlines at Glee 2024, winning two accolades at the shows’ new product showcase awards. This includes taking top spot in the ‘Growing Materials’ category and then securing the prestigious ‘Overall Best New Product’ award...

Following the appointment of new Mr Fothergill’s CEO, Michael Yates (pictured), in January 2024, the business has continued to strengthen its executive team. Joining Yates are Steve Parkin, Exec Chairman, Sonila Troka, Chief Marketing Officer and David Harker, Chief Commercial Officer.

In just four weeks, the garden retail sector’s finest will gather for the much-anticipated GIMA Awards, where this year’s winners will be unveiled. With tickets almost sold out, time is running out for those yet to secure their place at this prestigious event...

As part of its ongoing mission to become the garden retail sector’s ultimate one-stop-shop for pots and planters, the AMES Companies has announced an exclusive UK distribution agreement with the iconic German brand, Scheurich...

To date, 18 brave individuals have taken to the skies above the Cotswold countryside, strapped to the top of a biplane, all in support of the Greenfingers Charity. Now, with 28th August 2025 set for the next Greenfingers Wing Walk, the charity is calling on the industry not to miss out on the chance to join the Greenfingers Hall of Fame!

With less than 100 days of her mammoth 366 Daily Run for Greenfingers, Kate Ebbens has raised £15,167 for the charity.

The latest concession to open at a Bradford garden centre is an established family pet and animal supplies business. The Blue Barn opened its first site outside its Pool in Wharfedale headquarters at Tong Garden Centre...

Notcutts celebrated its commitment to wellbeing after 25 colleagues have successfully qualified as Mental Health First Aiders this year...

Garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest, part of the P&A Group, has smashed its own charity target of £10,000 yet again, reaching a grand total of £17,500 in support of the company’s 2024 chosen charity, North East Wales Mind...

Tubex has unveiled a range of improvements to its Nature biodegradable tree shelters, which incorporate learnings from several seasons of in-field usage and the manufacturer’s long-term partnership with Wageningen University...

For The AMES Companies, Glee 2024 has been celebrated as an overwhelming success, thanks to the exceptionally positive response from buyers and industry professionals to the company’s showcase, which brought to life a range of exciting brand and business updates set to shape garden retail in 2025 and beyond...

The Stars for Europe image library and Christmas 2024 trend selection are now live!