A new year often heralds an influx of resolutions that are often broken before the end of January. However, for one Greenfingers Charity supporter, Kate Ebbens, giving up is not an option as she has vowed to spend her 2024 running every single day with the aim of raising thousands for the children’s hospice garden charity...

Flashback to over 10 years ago and you’ll find the first ever Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race. A superb day of athletic prowess and friendly competition, saw a small selection of those from the garden retail sector come together to support the children’s hospice garden charity. Now as 2024 looms, it has been confirmed that the Dragon Boat Race is set to return, bigger and better than ever...

Robin Mercer (69), third generation owner of garden lifestyle business Hillmount, has been named in the King’s New Year Honours List which recognises the outstanding achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

Clematis grower Raymond Evison has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), in recognition of his achievements and services to the horticultural industry, alongside his passion and devotion in promoting the Island of Guernsey...

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has announced that Smart Garden Products are sponsoring the five Student Scholarships for 2024...

Garden centre members of the Garden Centre Association have revealed their trading results for November in the organisation’s latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) report – with catering in poll position. Chief Executive of the GCA, Peter Burks (right) says: “Sales were once again very encouraging for our GCA members in November with an average turnover increase of 5.36%, compared to November 2022..."

Garden retailers visiting Spring Fair (4th – 7th February, NEC Birmingham) will be able to get up close and personal with Primeur’s doormat offering as the company confirms its debut at the show...

Flowerland, Iver, one of Buckinghamshire’s largest and most popular garden centres, has been re-layed in only two days thanks to Henry Bell & Co’s innovative vertical merchandising concept, designed to grow the number of customers purchasing wild bird care products, maximise the potential of in-store floor space and drive an increase in market spend...

Spring Fair, the UK's most popular, diverse, and trend led marketplace for home, gift, fashion and everyday, and retail’s definitive wholesale shopping destination, has announced an inspirational series of sessions and Awards on its popular Inspiring Retail Stage including keynote speakers Theo Paphitis (above) and ESG pioneer Paul Wright from PDS...

Spring Fair, the UK's most popular, diverse, and trend led marketplace for Home, Gift, Fashion, and Everyday, has launched this season’s The Little Black Book – the buyer’s go-to guide for the show taking place from 4th – 7th February 2024 at NEC Birmingham...

It may have only been open for a few weeks, but in the short time since it opened, a South Leeds Ice Rink at Tingley Garden Centre has experienced two exciting events...

Butterwick Hospice’s festive campaign to remember loved ones with Christmas tree dedications has received a welcome boost from Wilkinsons Landscapes...