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Melcourt achieves improved Responsible Sourcing Scheme grades across SylvaGrow and Sylvamix ranges
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Fourteen product lines move up an entire grade as Melcourt records a 6% average score improvement in its latest Responsible Sourcing Scheme audit...
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Greenfingers unveils new wildlife-led hospice garden

A new therapeutic garden designed to bring the sights and sounds of nature into the lives of children and families at the James Hopkins Trust in Gloucester officially launched on Friday (2 October), following its transformation from the award-winning ‘Lifted by Birds’ show garden at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival...
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HTA champions environmental horticulture businesses at Labour Party Conference

The Horticultural Trades Association joined political and industry leaders at a business reception during the Labour Party Conference to highlight environmental horticulture's vital contribution to the UK economy...
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Sanjeev Bhaskar confirmed as host of GIMA Awards
Actor, writer and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar has been confirmed as host of the 2026 GIMA Awards, as the industry’s biggest night of celebration moves within touching distance of a complete sell-out.
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Glee 2026 opens a new chapter for garden retail

New buying audiences, broader commercial opportunities, strong business being done and exceptional early commitment to 2027 saw Glee 2026 deliver a confident and future-facing platform for garden retail...
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Growing your own is a 'quiet act of revolution', says Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has described growing food as an act of self-reliance, a commitment to nature and, for some people, a “quiet act of revolution”. Speaking to The Underground podcast in a live interview at Glee 2026, the River Cottage founder reflected on a relationship with growing that began when he was six, after his family moved from London to a rented farmhouse in Gloucestershire and inherited a productive vegetable garden.
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GARDENA takes on Yorkshire Three Peaks for charity

GARDENA challenged their UK team to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a demanding 24 mile walk to summit Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, all while carrying 5L of water...
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Inspired by Kilimanjaro? Help choose the Greenfingers Charity’s next once-in-a-lifetime challenge
Hot on the heels of the incredible success of the Greenfingers Charity’s Kilimanjaro challenge, which has now raised more than £300,000 for the charity, thoughts are already turning to the next big adventure, and supporters are being invited to help choose where it will be...

Two incredible destinations are in the running: Machu Picchu in Peru or the Great Wall of China.
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Major new Spring Flower Show set for Burghley House

A New Spring Flower Show is coming to the spectacular grounds of Burghley House from 16-18 April, bringing together flowers, plants, food, fashion and talks for a fresh celebration of spring...
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HTA responds to Defra’s announcement on nature restoration
The Horticultural Trades Association has responded to the Environment Secretary's announcement that local communities will receive £79 million to restore nature and adapt to climate change...
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Wyevale Nurseries appoints Production Development Manager
Wyeviale Nurseries has appointed David Williams as its new Production Development Manager as part of the Hereford-based company’s continued investment in future growth, innovation and horticultural excellence...
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YPHA Management Development Programme welcomes second cohort
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has welcomed its second cohort onto its Management Development Programme, bringing together 12 young horticulture professionals from businesses and organisations across the industry...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Caulders Garden Centres acquire Strawberry Corner
Caulders Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of the former Strawberry Corner Garden Centre at Wallyford, East Lothian, with plans to reopen the much-loved site in March 2027...
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British Garden Centres reports strong sales and profit growth following a year of investment
British Garden Centres has reported a solid financial performance for 2025, with sales increasing by almost 30%. Favourable spring weather, continued investment across its existing portfolio and the opening of eight new garden centres were the contributing factors...
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HTA appoints Jane Lawler as President and welcomes three new Non-Executive Directors
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced the appointment of Jane Lawler as its new President, following the Annual General Meeting held at Horticulture: The Conference. Three new Non-Executive Directors were also approved to join the HTA Board: Rebecca Grant of Joseph Rochford Gardens Ltd, Emma Birkbeck of Fargro Ltd and Nadine Charlton of Homespring Gardens.
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Joint Administrators appointed at BHGS to seek rescue solution
Evesham-headquartered supplier and distributor of horticultural products BHGS Limited, has appointed administrators from BTG, the financial and real estate advisory group, to conduct a review of the business and find the best route forward for creditors...
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RocketGro & River Cottage celebrate another year of growing success!
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Having enjoyed another great year of results at River Cottage, RocketGro is looking forward to supporting Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and his team in 2027 with all their compost and mulching needs with a continued focus on soil health and rising yield!
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Why Customers Notice Staffing Decisions More Than You Think
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Garden Centre customers rarely leave saying, "That centre was understaffed." What they do say is:
"I couldn't find anyone to help me."
"The queue was too long."
"Nobody was available in the plant area."
"The service wasn't what it used to be."
The reality is that today's garden centre customer expects much more than simply finding products on shelves...
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