New Leaf Plants, the UK’s largest climber grower, has announced a successful financial restructuring supported by investment from the Stubbs Family.This strategic move reinforces the company’s long-term vision, protects jobs, and lays the foundation for sustainable growth.

This partnership ensures “business as usual” with continuity for customers, employees, and suppliers, unlocking new opportunities for innovation and operational excellence, whilst continuing to be run by the highly experienced Higginson Family. 

“This marks an exciting new chapter for New Leaf Plants,” said David Higginson, Managing Director. “We’re committed to preserving the core values that define our business - range, quality, and service - while embracing fresh energy, stability, and investment to fuel future success. We are excited to continue to work with our fantastic customers and suppliers. ”

The investment reflects a deep-rooted relationship between the two businesses and a shared commitment to the future of British horticulture.

“I’ve always believed in the importance of supporting passionate, specialist growers who bring something unique to our industry,” said Charles Stubbs. “We’ve worked with New Leaf Plants for many years and have huge respect for their expertise and dedication. This investment is about backing a family business we believe in - one that shares our values and plays a vital role in the UK plant supply chain.”

With renewed financial backing and a clear strategic focus, New Leaf Plants is preparing targeted investments in technology, infrastructure, product development, and plant range expansion. 

“Our priority is to build on our existing reputation for excellence and ensure the business is future-ready,” added David. “This new structure empowers us to grow, collaborate, and deliver even greater value to our customers.”

New Leaf Plants remains an independent, family-run business led by experienced horticultural professionals. With the support of the Stubbs family, the company is well-positioned to thrive in a dynamic market and continue its legacy of quality, service, and sustainable innovation.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Preston Garden Centre near Canterbury in Kent.

The two-acre former garden centre and café, which closed in 2024, has been purchased by Whitstable-based care provider Superior Healthcare, who plan to transform the site into specialist healthcare complex with purpose-built residential accommodation and a community hub.

Founded in 2006, Superior Healthcare specialises in supporting children and adults with complex needs, including people recovering from brain and spinal injuries or living with lifelong disabilities.

Tom Glanvill, Director – Head of Garden Centres at Christie & Co, acted for the former owners and said, “We are delighted to have assisted in the sale of this property and are hugely encouraged by the plans and aspirations of the new owners, so that the site can live on as a valuable asset to the local community and become wonderful care facility.”

Albrighton BGC are the first garden centre Christmas team to send in a bulk batch of GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards votes that they have been collecting in-store.

Thousands of customers have already posted their votes on-line and in-store to say who are The Greatest Garden Centre Christmas teams in 2025, some have even even posted their votes directly to us!  Voting is live on-line and in store from now until 22^nd December.

As of Sunday night, this is is the current Top 20:

1. Albrighton BGC
2. Birkacre
3. Fakenham Garden Centre
4. Old Railway Line
5. Perrywood Tiptree
6. Longacres Bagshot
7. Summerhill Garden Centre
8. Munro’s
9. Glendoick Garden Centre
10. Monkton Elm
11. Owl Lane Farm Nurseries
12. Blofield Garden Centre @ Norwich Camping & Leisure
13. Trioscape Garden Centre
14. Bow Garden & Aquatic Centre
15. Wolvercroft Garden Centre
16. Perrywood Sudbury
17. Harrogate BGC
18. Henry Street Garden Centre
19. Conkers Garden Centre
20. Wolseley Bridge BGC

And this is the list of centres we know have been voted for so far:  

Albrighton BGC, Alton, Arcadia, Bents, Birkacre, Blofield Garden Centre @ Norwich Camping & Leisure , Blue Diamond Bicester, Blue Diamond Blackdown , Blue Diamond Cardiff, Bold Heath BGC, Bow Garden & Aquatic Centre, Braintree BGC, Brigg BGC, Brockworth BGC, Bromsgrove BGC, Burford House BGC, Cambridge Home & Garden, Chacewater Garden Centre, Charlecote BGC, Chilton BGC, Chipperfield BGC, Conkers Garden Centre, East Durham BGC, Elm Farm Florist and Nursery Billericay, Fakenham Garden Centre, Garsons Titchfield, Glendoick Garden Centre, Gloucester BGC, Harrogate BGC, Hatton BGC, Havant BGC, Hayes Ambleside BGC, Hemel BGC, Henry Street Garden Centre , Hillmount Bangor, Hillmount Belfast , Hillmount Carrickfrgus, Hillmount Newtownards, Keydell, Langlands BGC, Longacres Bagshot, Louth BGC, Meadow Croft, Monkton Elm, Munro’s, Newton Regis BGC, Notcutts Rivendell, Old Railway Line, Oswaldtwistle Mills, Owl Lane Farm Nurseries , Parker’s Garden Centre, Pennells Lincoln, Perrywood Buckhatch, Perrywood Sudbury, Perrywood Tiptree, Plants Galore Garden Centre, Poplar Nurseries, Ransoms Jersey, Rowena Garden Centre, Rugby BGC, Southwood Garden Centre , Summerhill Garden Centre, Thatcham BGC, The Old Well Garden Centre, Toad Hall Garden Centre, Trioscape Garden Centre , Upcountry Garden Centre , Wolseley Bridge BGC, Wolvercroft Garden Centre.

With 5 weeks left until voting closes theres plenty of time for your team to join in the competition.  To ask your customers to vote for you and your team, all you need to do is print off the posters, there are four different designs to choose from, that can be accessed via this link: GTN Greatest Christmas Awards Voting Materials, display them in store, add a link to your social media pages or website where you can put the voting link or the QR code as below and let the voting begin.

You can also let your customers vote in-store by printing off the voting postcards and collecting them in-store before sending them in to us for counting before Christmas. This is a great way for your team to see just what customers really like about your Christmas, as they can read through the positive comments and take a big pat on the back too.

It’s as simple as that.  Voting is open now and will remain open until 4:00pm on December 22nd.

As last year, awards will be made on a regional basis as well as overall and will also take size of garden centre and team into account too, so every vote will count!

Here is the link to the on-line voting page: GTN Greatest Christmas Awards 2025 On-Line Voting Link

Here are links to the posters, postcards and "Post your Votes here" artwork - just click on the images below: 

Here is a link to the Voting QR code:

GTN Greatest Christmas Awards Voting QR code

If you have any questions please contact: trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk or call 07973 504214.

Thetford Garden Centre has joined the Future Marketing Group of independent garden centres.  With 15 member companies representing 24 garden centres across the UK, this strategic partnership signals an exciting new chapter for the Future Marketing Group and Thetford Garden Centre.

Thetford Garden Centre is renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and great customer service. With deep roots in the local community and a long-standing reputation as a family-run business since 1982, Thetford has consistently championed local products, environmentally responsible practices, and innovative retail experiences.

Thetford Garden Centre’s expertise and progressive ethos will be a valuable addition to Future Marketing Group. Their leadership in sustainability, local engagement, and customer experience enhances the groups shared goal to bring quality and innovation to garden retail.

Operation Director Julian Chittock said "Thetford Garden Centre are very pleased to be welcomed into the Future Marketing Group. As an independent, family-run business that has traded for over forty years, we feel the time is right to take this step, share knowledge and learn from each other as we continue with our plans to develop and grow the business. We look forward to collaborating with Future for the benefit of our customers and suppliers."

Garden centres delivered steady sales growth in October 2025, with overall sales up +7% on October 2024 and +13% on 2023, according to the Horticultural Trades Association’s latest Market Update. While this indicates continued resilience across the sector, higher price inflation meant that sales volumes rose more modestly, up +3% year-on-year.

Gardening sales grew +5% in value but remained flat in volume terms. Live plant sales were more restrained than in the previous year, although seeds and bulbs showed notable strength as gardeners prepared for the upcoming season. Non-gardening categories again performed strongly, rising +10% on 2024, supported by solid catering growth of +10% year-on-year.

October was the third-dullest on record, with cloudier conditions across the UK. While rainfall was close to seasonal averages and supported a slight recovery in reservoir levels, groundwater continued its typical seasonal decline. The Met Office’s forecast for November to January suggests drier-than-average conditions, meaning water resources may take longer to stabilise, and a dry winter increases the risks of restrictions coming into effect in Spring 2026. The HTA continues to represent the sector on the Environment Agency’s National Drought Group.

Consumer confidence remained steady but low, rising by just 2 points to –17, where it has hovered around that level of -20 to -17 for six months. CPIH inflation held at 4.1%, and unemployment rose to 5.0%, the highest since the pandemic.

Fran Barnes, HTA Chief Executive, said:

“Garden centres have once again shown impressive resilience in what continues to be a challenging economic environment. A near 10% uplift in October sales compared to last year demonstrates the strong appeal of garden centres as places people want to visit, not just to shop, but to spend time with family and friends and receive valuable advice for their gardens.

“Beneath that headline, though, the pressures on both consumers and businesses are still very real. Volumes remain subdued once catering is excluded, with customers being more selective in what they buy. Sales for categories such as seeds, bulbs, and seasonal products are encouraging; however, the overall picture suggests that many households are feeling the impact of rising costs.

“This is echoed in our Q3 Business Barometer, which provides an important additional view of business confidence. While 77% of HTA members met or exceeded their sales budgets last quarter, only 62% achieved their planned profit levels. Almost eight in ten members who fell short on profit are now planning to slow or cut investment, the highest level we’ve seen this year, highlighting how squeezed margins have become due to rising national insurance, minimum wage increases and wider operating costs, and this is something we are calling on the government to address in the Autumn Budget announcement in a couple of weeks.

“Long-term confidence has also dipped, falling from 5.1 to 4.5 out of 7 in the last quarter. Landscapers and garden designers in our APL membership are reporting their lowest short-term outlooks since we began tracking this in 2024, despite still having reasonable pipelines of work. This reflects broader concerns about tax increases, employment law changes and the likelihood of more cautious consumer spending in the months ahead.

“Despite all of this, year-to-date sales are still ahead of both 2024 and 2023, which puts the sector in a relatively strong position heading into the crucial Christmas trading period. However, it is important to note that many garden centres now require sales growth of 10–15% just to maintain their previous year’s profit margins. With ongoing seasonal and economic pressures and higher operating costs, Government support and stability will be critical to ensure our sector can continue to invest, grow and play its central role in the UK’s green economy.”

HTA members can access further insights in this month’s Market Update on our website, as well as view the quarterly Business Barometers.

October's’ Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) reveals an ‘impressive increase’ of +10.71% when compared to October 2024.

From the 13 categories recorded by member garden centres, 10 were positive, when compared to the same month in 2024, with clothing once again leading at +17.69% and Christmas at +16.12%.

Peter Burks, GCA Chief Executive explains: “Another excellent month for our members with an impressive increase of +10.71% recorded when compared to October 2024. However, it’s fair to say our figures are slightly improved by the huge increase in sales at the newly rebuilt Perrywood Garden Centre at Sudbury. 

“Despite it being the third dullest October on record, with more rain than last year too, customers were out in good numbers and spending across all departments again. The significant increase in Christmas sales gives a very hopeful feel to the six weeks ahead and with the year-to-date increase being a healthy +8.51% the full year is looking good.”

Catering came in next at +13.12%, followed by garden sundries at +11.2% and food hall/farm shop at +10.82%.

The gifts category recorded an upturn of +8.87%, with outdoor plants next at +7.1%, pets & aquatics was also up at +6.79% and seeds & bulbs at +4.94%.

Those categories that recorded negatively, when likened with October 2024, where houseplants with -4.74% and hard landscaping at -5.98%. In last position was furniture & BBQs at -7.6%.

The GCA’s BoT reports covering 13 categories are compiled using actual sales figures and provide an up-to-date trading position statement. They are made available mid-month following the end of the prior month after all member garden centres have submitted their results.

Having enjoyed a record year in 2025, RocketGro further expands its capacity to make deliveries to garden centres using their own vehicles, by adding further lorries to their fleet!

With a growing wish to be able to take direct control of more and more of the deliveries they make through the season, RocketGro have made another significant investment in their business. The company believes that taking more deliveries in house will mitigate risk, and further ensure that deliveries are made on time and customer service levels remain high.

RocketGro Managing Director Toby Thomas commented: “Another big moment in the ongoing growth story of our business has arrived. With more of our own branded lorries we are increasing our marketing activities on the road in front of the buying public, and making sure we have more power to move at speed and get our product to garden centres when we want to, not when hauliers tell us they can.

"Relying solely on local haulage is not 100% and we are aiming to have a decent spread of deliveries across different networks and our own fleet, with further branded lorries already delivered to us and more on order. Exciting times!”

Find out more

If you want to learn more about RocketGro or are keen to discuss adding its product portfolio into your 2025 offering, please contact Toby Thomas (hello@rocketgro.co.uk /07936 928 981) or Andy Abraham (andy@rocketgro.co.uk / 07446 937902). View the full range and discover more about the RocketGro story at www.rocketgro.co.uk

Lava-Lite is redefining the garden and pet care market with a range of innovative, sustainable products that deliver real results. Backed by bold design, proven performance, and growing national retailer support, we’re now expanding our UK sales network.

We’re seeking experienced, motivated sales agents to represent Lava-Lite across:

• London
• Home Counties & Midlands
• North Wales
• Scotland

If you’re entrepreneurial, relationship-driven, and commercially focused, this is your opportunity to join a brand with genuine momentum.

What we offer:

• Competitive commission structure
• Expanding portfolio across garden, home & pet sectors
• Full marketing and POS support
• Established success with national retailers
• Strong pipeline of new product development
• Partnership with a dynamic, fast-growing brand

This is more than a sales opportunity — it’s your chance to grow with a brand transforming the future of garden and pet care.

Contact Dominic or Kieron: enquiries@lava-lite.co.uk

Altico Garden Products is proud to announce its outstanding success at the prestigious GIMA Awards held at Celtic Manor, where the company was recognised for innovation in two product categories. This included being honoured with the top prize in the Garden Lighting, Water Features & Ornamentation category for its Whirlpool Water Feature.

The Whirlpool Water Feature captivated judges with its bold design and technical ingenuity. This innovative centrepiece showcases a mesmerizing vortex whirlpool effect, enhanced by integrated LED lighting that creates a dynamic and immersive visual experience. Unlike traditional water features, the Whirlpool delivers a sense of movement and energy, making it a standout addition to any garden space.

Crafted with elegance and attention to detail, the feature is embossed with tropical leaf patterns in calming grey-green tones. The result is a refined, contemporary aesthetic that blends natural inspiration with modern design perfect for elevating outdoor living environments. Impressed by this unique water feature, the GIMA judges praised Whirlpool for delivering a striking visual impact.

The evening was a celebration of innovation, creativity, and excellence in the gardening industry, and Altico were delighted to be commended for their innovative products - also receiving finalist awards for three additional products:

• The Courtyard Water Feature, recognized in the same category for its timeless classic architectural lines and a calming water flow, evoking the charm of traditional courtyard fountains while offering a contemporary finish.
• The British Nature Stepping Stones and British Wildlife Stepping Stones, which both earned a finalist place in the Garden Landscaping category, celebrating their authentic textures and homage to native British landscapes and wildlife.

Andrew Mallory, Marketing Manager at Altico said “We loved celebrating the incredible innovation happening across the gardening sector at the GIMA Awards. Altico’s achievements at the awards are a testament to the expertise, hard work and creativity of our team, and we’re excited to keep pushing boundaries in the garden landscaping category in 2026.”

Want to learn more about the Altico award-winning range? Speak to the Altico team today (salesoffice@altico.co.uk) to explore how their standout landscaping products can elevate the landscaping category and grow your sales.

View video of the  Whirlpool Water Feature below...

Woodmansterne, a leading publisher and supplier of greeting cards to the very best retailers across the UK, has a vacancy for a Retail Development Manager for the South East, covering Surrey, Kent, East/West Sussex and South London.

As a third-generation family business started in 1953, we continue to have a reputation for quality, design, innovation and service. From our site in Croxley near Watford, our award-winning studio designs all our products. At our state-of-the-art, environmentally-progressive facility in Milton Keynes we house our brand-new production house and run our award-winning category management services into retail. As Woodmansterne grows, we continue to build on our heritage and reputation, and invest in our bright people and exciting future.

The company has a vacancy for a Retail Development Manager.

We believe that great relationships build great business. We take pride not only in the beautiful products we create, but in the strong, lasting partnerships that make it all possible.

We’re looking for a passionate, people focused professional to join our team. Someone who thrives on collaboration, communication, and connection. Whether you’re developing relationships with our trusted retail partners, or your colleagues across departments, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring Woodmansterne continues to inspire and delight through creativity and care.

The role requires an enthusiasm for building and nurturing relationships; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a proactive, solutions-focused attitude; a focus on growing business with a team spirit that values integrity and shared success.

We offer:

• An attractive salary, with sales and target-based commissions and bonus, along with pension contributions and healthcare benefits
• A supportive, collaborative working environment where your ideas matter
• The chance to work with one of the UK’s most respected creative brands
• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contribution
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps spread thoughtfulness and connection every day

If you’re someone who believes that relationships are the heart of success, and you’d like to be part of a company that shares that belief, we’d love to hear from you.

For full job description or to apply, please email marktimlett@woodmansterne.co.uk.

The application deadline is Wednesday 19th November 2025.

Blue Diamond Garden Centres are partnering with Hospice UK to launch a heartwarming festive initiative, by donating real Christmas trees to hospices located near to each of its 52 garden centres. 

The company is also arranging special visits from Santa himself – spreading joy, sharing gifts, and creating magical moments for patients and their families.

Blue Diamond’s Group Relationship Manager, Jill Kerr says: “We are honoured to partner with Hospice UK during this special time of year. Hospices play an extraordinary role in providing compassionate palliative care, helping people live with comfort, dignity, and love. Supporting their work is truly a privilege.”

“We hope that our Christmas trees and Santa visits bring warmth and joy to families, lifting festive spirits and creating treasured memories for everyone involved.”

As the national charity for hospice and end of life care, Hospice UK represents a community of more than 200 hospices across the UK that are members of the organisation. 

Every year, its hospices care for 310,000 people living with life-limiting conditions or facing the end of their life. They provide bereavement, counselling, and practical support to 92,000 of those dear to them.

Hospice UK’s Mike Clarke says: “We are so grateful for this wonderful act of festive goodwill from Blue Diamond which will help to bring comfort to the residents and families that we care for. Many hospices are really struggling at the moment, so support like this really matters. I hope it inspires other companies to support their local hospices too.”

The Christmas tree deliveries and Santa visits will take place throughout November and December. 

Stax Trade Centres is embarking on an exciting new era with the announcement of a management buyout, a move that seamlessly continues its 44-year legacy of stability and success.

The deal sees Purchasing Director Simon Wright and Operations Director Nigel Wright step into the roles of Joint Managing Directors, confidently steering the company into its next chapter.

This evolution marks the well-earned retirement of founding partner David Hibbert and a new, part-time consultancy role for fellow co-founder Eddie Brady, who established Stax in 1981. Together, their commitment and immense contribution has built up the foundations upon which the company’s future will be built.

As part of this natural progression, Sean Lawrence has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, having already been integral to the finance team since 2022. Finalised on Thursday, 13th November 2025, this transition has its roots in a story three decades in the making.

It was 30 years ago that Eddie and David acquired W.E. Merris, the family business of brothers Simon and Nigel Wright. That decision planted the seed for today’s succession, with both brothers playing pivotal roles in driving the company’s growth ever since.

Reflecting on the moment, Simon Wright commented: “We are incredibly proud and excited to take up the reins of this business we’ve been part of for so long. Stax isn’t just a company; it’s a community partner that has been serving independent retailers for over 40 years. While our delivery model evolves, our heart remains the same: competitive pricing, the largest ranges, and that personal touch of great service our members rely on.”

Nigel Wright added: “Even now we’re bucking the trend by focusing on the strengths we already have; a fantastic, dedicated team and a robust structure. So it’s very much business as usual, just with a fresh perspective. We’re committed to building on the legacy we’ve been entrusted with.”

The announcement comes as the company prepares for a busy garden category pre-season, alongside a significant investment in its kitchen showrooms. Over the coming months, all five Stax branches will undergo complete kitchen showroom refurbishments, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional value and experience for its trade customers.

The recently opened Colegrave Seabrook Foundation scholarship application season, includes two exciting new scholarships. Joining its extensive programme of support for students studying horticulture, plant science, or related subjects, these awards aim to help aspiring horticulturists complete their studies and gain valuable industry experience.

The Levington, Evergreen Garden Care Scholarship

This new scholarship is open to students in their second or third year of study in horticulture or a related subject, with a particular interest in commercial plant production.

Alongside a financial award, the successful applicant will enjoy a week-long industry experience placement at the world renowned Levington Research Station. During this placement, they will work alongside Evergreen Garden Care’s expert team on real-world horticultural trials for both UK and European markets.

Stuart Lowen, Chair of Trustees, commented: “We are delighted that Evergreen Garden Care has recognised the value of offering a scholarship through The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation. The inclusion of an industry experience opportunity, working with some of the leading horticultural researchers at their Levington facility, makes this a truly unique and enriching experience for any student. We are extremely grateful to Evergreen Garden Care for their generous support.”

The Robert Tannahill Travel Scholarship

The second new scholarship has been made possible through a generous legacy from the late Robert Tannahill, who dedicated his career to garden retailing. Bob had a lifelong passion for plants and horticulture, as well as a love of travel. These two interests have been combined to create the Robert Tannahill Travel Scholarship.

This award is open to both students and individuals currently working in horticulture who wish to travel within the UK or abroad to explore plants in their natural habitats, learn about their culture so they can translate this knowledge into commercial practice within the UK’s horticultural or retail sectors.

Full details of these and other scholarships — including The Smart Garden Products Scholarship, The Wyevale Nurseries Scholarship, The Ball Colegrave Scholarship, and The British Ornamentals Association Scholarship – can be found on the Foundation’s website –  www.colegraveseabrookfoundation.org.uk

Applications should be submitted using the online application form by the 31 January 2026.

For further information, please contact: info@colegraveseabrookfoundation.org.uk

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Union Fleurs and the European Nurserystock Association (ENA) welcome the announcement this week of the confirmation of the formal authorisation given by the EU Council to the European Commission to open negotiations with the UK on an EU-UK SPS arrangement as set out in the Common Understanding of 19 May 2025.

This decision allows the negotiations to now formally kick off between the EU and the UK.  The associations urge both the EU and the UK to engage, deliver, and implement an SPS Agreement as swiftly as possible, which will bring structural and vital relief from the trade frictions, restrictions, and costs that the supply chains of plants, plant products, cut flowers, bulbs, and seeds are currently experiencing.  Such an agreement will be critical in securing business predictability for both trading partners, removing barriers and paving the way to unlock green growth and investment in both the UK and the EU.

The associations use this moment to reiterate their joint call for action to EU and UK policymakers:

1. Swiftly deliver and implement a robust EU-UK SPS Agreement fully covering horticulture and floriculture products that will secure frictionless trade whilst maintaining biosecurity standards, unlock longer-term opportunities and benefit both businesses and consumers.
2. Involve sector associations to ensure that this Agreement will be grounded in technical details and operational feasibility and offer workable and effective solutions that genuinely resolve the challenges and frictions our supply chains have been navigating over the last years.
3. Introduce urgent pragmatic measures on the UK side until the SPS Agreement comes into force to offer immediate vital relief to businesses and stabilise supply chains (Return inspections of high-risk plants to the Place of Destination, stop inspections on medium-risk cut flowers).

The horticulture and floriculture supply chains are efficient, highly integrated and time-sensitive due to the perishability and sensitivity of products that are traded. Smooth logistics and speedy processes are critical for all businesses involved. While highly sensitive to disruptions and delays, those supply chains are also quick to adapt and will make the most of any relief that the reset of EU-UK trade relations will allow to materialise.

Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the HTA, said:

“We have awaited this mandate to take us another step towards critical negotiations that have the potential to lift the unnecessary burdens and border pain horticultural businesses are experiencing. We wholly support and ask for the UK-EU SPS agreement to be concluded and implemented as soon as possible. In the meantime, we seek action and pragmatism at the border to restore confidence and alleviate the significant costs facing many of our members. By working in partnership, collaboratively and constructively, we believe we can unlock green growth for all those involved in horticultural supply chains, and deliver for UK gardeners, green spaces and support healthier communities.”

Sylvie Mamias, Secretary General of Union Fleurs – International Flower Trade Association, said:

“Together with the HTA, European associations of the sector and national member organisations, Union Fleurs will continue to advocate towards EU and UK policymakers to ensure that floriculture and horticulture businesses on both sides can benefit as early as possible from a concrete, comprehensive and operational EU-UK SPS Agreement. This Agreement will offer lasting relief from the current cross-border challenges and trade frictions that have impeded the movement of highly perishable and sensitive flowers and plants between the EU and the UK since 2021. Most of all, businesses on both sides urgently need predictability and certainty to be able to continue delivering high-quality flowers and plants to consumers. "

Tim Van Hulle, President of ENA, said:

“Working closely together with the UK creates extra dynamics for our industry and all nurseries involved. Nursery managers are dedicated producers of environmental products. Due to climate change, our production companies are facing a lot of challenges to continue to achieve the high-quality standards our sector seeks. Increasing trade-related bureaucracy is not helping producers dedicate their time and passion to produce good-quality plants. This development towards the next phase is therefore highly appreciated to enable a smoother transition of plants between the EU and the UK.”

HTA members can get updates via the HTA website and also download the HTA's position paper on the forthcoming SPS Agreement.

British Garden Centres supplied a plant contribution through its Tarporley store to the inspiring DIY SOS for BBC Children in Need project, which recently completed an incredible build for The Joshua Tree charity in Northwich.

The project, featured on BBC One, involved constructing a 375m² extension that will double the charity’s capacity to provide essential support to children and families affected by childhood cancer.

In partnership with DIY SOS, British Garden Centres’ Tarporley team generously donated a wide range of plants, including Rudbeckia Enchanted Velvet Flame and Rudbeckia Enchanted Romance, various Miscanthus varieties, Vinca major and minor cultivars, Bergenia 'Ouverture' and 'Bressingham White', Ajuga Reptans varieties, several Hosta cultivars such as Great Expectations and Francee, Crocosmia Emily McKenzie, and herb thymes including creeping and lemon variegated varieties.

These plants were used to create the new outdoor therapy garden at The Joshua Tree’s expanded facilities. This therapeutic garden is a vital part of the new build, offering a calming and healing space for families visiting the centre.

The Joshua Tree charity was founded more than two decades ago by Dai and Lynda Hill following their son Joshua’s diagnosis with leukaemia. Since then, the charity has grown to support over 300 families throughout the North Wales and Cheshire region. Their services include therapeutic play for children, physical therapy tailored to teenagers, and vital emotional and practical assistance for parents and siblings, offering crucial support to families during extraordinarily difficult times.

James Beattie, Centre Manager at Tarporley Garden Centre, said: “We were honoured to support such a worthwhile project as the DIY SOS for Children in Need build at The Joshua Tree. Providing the plants from Tarporley Garden Centre to help create the outdoor therapy garden is very special for us. Gardens have the power to lift spirits and offer comfort, and we hope these plants will bring joy and peace to the families who need it most.”

DIY SOS for Children in Need was broadcast for the first time on BBC One at 9 pm on Thursday, November 13th and can also be viewed on BBC iPlayer.

Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), said: “The Environment Agency’s latest report reinforces the urgent need for the government to prioritise a water resilience strategy.  It is completely unacceptable that we are allowing valuable Autumn and Winter rain to, quite literally, pour down the drain at the same time as the Environment Agency warning that large parts of England could face drought again next Spring.

“Environmental Horticulture plays an essential role in tackling climate change, improving biodiversity and reducing flood risk.  However, our growers need a secure water supply to ensure we have the trees and plants vital to our green spaces.  The sector has already made significant progress in improving water efficiency, using just 0.2% of the UK's total water use, but during a drought, this can have a huge impact on our growing businesses. 

“The UK can’t keep going from flooding disasters to drought crisis. The government must urgently prioritise water storage and water resilience to ensure that we capture rainfall now for future use.  This will involve national infrastructure projects as well as supporting local storage solutions, such as on-site reservoirs in our members’ businesses.”

Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1-4 February 2026, unveiling an inspiring new creative direction themed Retail Alchemists - Masters of the Mix. The Alchemists of Retail.

Marking a bold new era for the UK’s most influential retail event, this campaign signals Spring Fair’s transformation from a marketplace into an experience; a living, breathing celebration of retail’s power to inspire, connect, evolve, and transform. This is retail reimagined: immersive, sensory, and alive with possibility. Every choice, every product, partnership, and detail builds the chemistry.

No longer just a destination for buying and selling, Spring Fair 2026 becomes a stage where creativity, commerce, and community collide. It celebrates the Masters of the Mix - the retailers who curate the unexpected, the suppliers who spark what’s next, and the visionaries who turn stock into stories and shops into stages. These are the true alchemists of retail, blending inspiration with innovation to transform the everyday into the extraordinary.

For over 75 years, Spring Fair has united the best of retail, bringing together thousands of brands, suppliers, and buyers to discover, collaborate, and shape the seasons ahead. The 2026 edition builds on that legacy with an expanded footprint, a re-energised visitor experience, and a bold new programme of content, networking and design-led innovation.

Across the show, visitors will experience the Retail Alchemists theme through a series of beautifully curated spaces designed to engage all five senses and visionary new content areas that reimagine what trade shows can be. Each destination becomes a modern apothecary of ideas, where people, products, and stories combine to create something truly extraordinary.

Jackson Szabo, Portfolio Director at Hyve Group, says: “Spring Fair 2026 marks a new chapter for the show. Retail Alchemists captures what happens when creativity, community and commerce converge. We’re creating an environment where discovery and connection are as important as the products themselves. By bringing together the right ingredients – product, design, storytelling and technology – Spring Fair 2026 becomes the alchemy that forges meaningful connections, unlocks opportunity and inspires transformation.

“Visitors should feel like they’re stepping into a living marketplace where ideas, people and products mix. It’s immersive without being overwhelming, beautiful without being superficial, and always aligned to the purpose of driving retail forward.”

For the events industry, this evolution represents an important moment. Spring Fair’s shift from transactional to transformational is a blueprint for the future of live experiences, proving the power of trade shows to engage audiences emotionally, deliver value commercially, and reignite the excitement of in-person connection.

Beyond sourcing, Spring Fair continues to be the beating heart of the UK retail industry, where relationships are formed, ideas are shared, and trends are born. With a combined buying budget of over £2.25 billion, attendance means being part of the most influential and inspiring trade event in British retail.

Discover, connect, and transform your retail journey at Spring Fair 2026, 1–4 February, NEC Birmingham – www.springfair.com

British Garden Centres is inviting shoppers to explore a sparkling array of Christmas decorating themes, from much-loved favourites to fresh new looks for 2025.

New for 2025 – Fantasy:  Step into an enchanting world with deep green and shimmering gold tones. This luxurious new theme creates a magical, dreamlike atmosphere, perfect for elegant show-stopping displays.

Traditional: A nostalgic classic featuring rich oxblood reds and royal blues, Traditional celebrates the warmth of Christmas with timeless garlands, baubles, and twinkling lights.

Winter: Inspired by frosty mornings and snowy landscapes, Winter blends crisp white, silver, and icy blue for a serene, contemporary festive style.

Gingham: Cosy and charming, red-and-white checks with soft pistachio touches bring a homely, family friendly feel to your decorations.

Glam: Perfect for those who love sophistication and sparkle, Glam unites silver and gold with a warming hint of orange. This look delivers bold, decadent style for both modern and traditional interiors.

Sugarplum: Bursting with vibrant pastels and fairytale charm, Sugarplum captures the joy and playfulness of Christmas, especially appealing to families and children.

Woodland: Celebrate nature with rustic elegance. Woodland uses earthy tones, natural textures, and woodland-inspired accents to bring warmth and tranquillity indoors.

Mulled Wine: Deep reds and warm hues set the mood for gatherings filled with laughter, comfort, and festive memories.

Mistletoe: A fresh, modern take on Christmas greenery, Mistletoe combines lush greens, snowy whites, and rustic browns for a calming, nature-inspired look.

From magical sparkle to cosy charm, there’s something for everyone at British Garden Centres #LightUpChristmas. Each store is transformed into a winter wonderland, with themed displays, festive gifts, and beautiful decorations to inspire every home.

Families can also enjoy a programme of magical events, from Santa’s Grotto and breakfast experiences to festive food tastings and Christmas lighting displays in their local centre.

Amy Stubbs, Managing Director at British Garden Centres, said: “We really want our Christmas themes to help people bring that special festive magic into their homes. This year, our themes have been designed to create beautiful, sparkling moments that families will remember and treasure. Whether you love classic or contemporary styles, there’s something to help everyone feel the festive spirit and make their home shine.”

The team at Dean’s York Garden Centre is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended accolade at a regional business award. 

The centre was awarded the accolade in the Rural Business of the Year category of the annual Yorkshire Post Business Awards, which celebrate Yorkshire’s best in business.

Dean’s York manager, Mike Waugh, is delighted with the achievement. He said: “It’s a testament to the efforts of our hard-working team at Dean’s that we reached the final in this prestigious award, and even better to be announced as Highly Commended in a tough category. This is our first award under new ownership and reflects the investment we have made in our team and our site.”

Dean’s York faced competition from Drewton's Ltd, Farmer Copleys, Soanes Poultry and Stump Cross Caverns, with Farmer Copley’s being the outright winner.

The Yorkshire Garden Centres family comprises Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough.

Leading outdoor power equipment specialist, EGO Power+, has released its first leaf vacuum. The 3-in-1 LV5000E is designed for everyday garden maintenance and can be used as a blower, vacuum, and mulcher.

Featuring a variable speed dial that can produce up to 850m³/h output, the tool has the power to tackle small to medium gardens effortlessly.

Powered by EGO’s 56V ARC LithiumTM battery technology, this vacuum easily outperforms its 18-36V market competitors, especially when it comes to picking up wetter, heavier leaves.

Its all-in-one functionality means users can blow fallen leaves into a pile by replacing the vacuum bag with the supplied suction tube, before reinstating the bag to clear up the leaves with the vacuum function.

Ideal for domestic gardeners, the 3-in-1 leaf vacuum maximises space in the collection bag by mulching the leaves and debris as they are collected, fitting more into the bag and requiring less emptying. Due to the high suction power and metal impeller, the vacuum reduces the potential for blockages, making it a hassle-free experience.

Neil McGuinness, Product Manager for EGO, said: “We are proud to be bringing our first ever leaf vacuum to market. Years of product development have gone into creating our range of blowers which offer market-leading power and performance. And now we have been able to take our offering a step further with the LV5000E.

“It is a game-changer for domestic gardeners. With its powerful blowing, excellent suction power and integrated mulching system, our customers can make light work of leaf clearance.”

EGO’s LV5000E Leaf Vacuum retails at £269. It is also available as a kit which includes a 5.0Ah battery and standard charger for £419.

Discover more about the Leaf Vacuum at: https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/blowers/lv5000e-leaf-vacuum#single-product-description

Hug Rug, the original creators of the washable rug, has launched its new range of Outdoor Mats, crafted from ECONYL® yarn, washable and made from fully recycled nylon material. Tthe innovative range of eco Outdoor Mats expertly combines style and function to protect your doorstep and elevate your exterior from season to season.

Lizzie Mosley, Creative Director at Hug Rug, comments: “Sustainability, style and accessibility are all at the heart of what we do at Hug Rug. Available in some of our favourite designs, we’re proud to have crafted our new Outdoor Mats from ECONYL®, an incredible material that transforms nylon waste into new nylon fibre, saving it from landfill. Hug Rug products are designed with circularity and great design front of mind, because we believe that making sustainable choices shouldn’t come at the expense of homeware you really love.”

Entirely manufactured at its mills in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Hug Rug represents authentic British craftsmanship and continues to champion local manufacturing expertise that has been refined over decades. Crafted for durability, the curated range features a selection of Hug Rug’s most popular designs to bring flair and functionality to doorsteps.

Expertly designed to trap dirt and debris, the new Outdoor Mats enhance interiors by keeping your home clean from outdoor mess – even during the rainy autumn and winter months. For simple maintenance, the innovative drainage holes mean the new Outdoor Mats don’t hold moisture and can be hosed down for easy clean. 

The new outdoor range is made from ECONYL® yarn: ECONYL® regenerated Nylon is made by recovering nylon waste destined for landfill and turning it into nylon yarn for the fashion and interiors industries.

Inspired by the natural beauty of its Pennine location, the new outdoor collection exemplifies Hug Rug’s continued commitment to manufacturing as sustainably as possible. Proudly a zero-waste to landfill business, Hug Rug’s outdoor rugs made from ECONYL® are its latest innovation as it strives to minimise its environmental impact during production, protect scarce natural materials, and to create products that reduce waste.

For more information, visit www.hugrug.co.uk

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John Dunning, founder and director of Red Barn Wild Bird products, sadly passed away at the age of 80 following a battle with prostate cancer.

John established and ran the very successful Farmer John's Pet and Garden Centres through the 1970s and 1980s with two sites located in Didsbury and Cheadle in south Manchester.

Having developed the main site in Cheadle in the early 1990s his main focus became supplying wild bird foods to garden centres and other quality retailers.

In 1996 the bird food business would become branded as Red Barn with the business going from strength to strength focusing on supplying quality independent centres, with own branding a key part of the business.

John continued to work closely with his sons Alex and Tom in the business over the years right up until his health issues caught up with him this summer. He would have loved to have had the opportunity to thank the many people in the industry with whom he worked over the years for their support and friendship.

Atlantic Mats, famous for designing and creating hard-wearing, washable, eco-friendly doormats, has followed the success of its Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)-licensed Bloom Collection of beautiful doormats and runners with the launch at retail of a range of three rugs – simply called Recycled Rugs.

True to their name, these are thoughtfully crafted, 160cms x 230cms recycled rugs. More specifically, they are 100 percent made from waste plastic bottles that would otherwise end up in the oceans or landfill. Soft both to touch and underfoot, they are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

And they are also wonderful to look at. All are in fact inspired by the extensive collections available from the RHS Lindley Collections, within which the RHS holds the world’s finest collection of botanical art, containing more than 30,000 superb artworks.

For example, the photo-realistic, naturally beautiful large-scale design of the Chrysanthemum Rug is inspired by the vast array of chrysanthemum artworks held within the RHS Lindley Collections. It makes a stunning centrepiece to any indoor room or outdoor living space.

The bold and beautiful geometric design of the Antiqued Caption Rug, by contrast, is based on parterre and knot garden layouts from the RHS Lindley Collections, influential garden styles dating back to the 1600s that lend themselves wonderfully to reinterpretation in modern designs.

The Gold Rose Rug brings together soft gold and blue/grey layered leaves and flowers to create a romantic feel and is bordered on the short edges with a gentle stripe. As well as adding stylish warmth to living spaces, it would look equally beautiful in a bedroom, patio or other outdoor space.

These exclusive designs join the Bloom Collection of products made in collaboration with the RHS and launched to great acclaim at the May 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and again using designs inspired by the RHS Lindley Collections, the world’s finest collection of botanical art.

All three, like the Bloom Collection, are washable, though, as they are much bigger than the earlier range of doormats, professional laundering is advised.

This range, like the Bloom mats, is now available directly from the Atlantic Mats webshop. Additions to previous ranges – and further new products – are also planned for 2026.

The market for these rugs is a wide one. Atlantic Mats products have long enjoyed a strong market among female homeowners who have an interest in gardening and interiors. However, the products also have a strong appeal to younger consumers who are seeking out sustainable home products for smaller spaces and who appreciate design-led and decorative items.

Atlantic Mats was founded by Susan Baker, who has worked in the textile industry for over 35 years, and her husband Mark, in 2021 with the aim of developing sustainable, high-quality, durable homewares. All the mats produced by Atlantic Mats are washable and designed to last. They also dry quickly.

Susan Baker, Managing Director, Atlantic Mats, says: “We have always proudly boasted a sustainable eco-friendly element to our rugs, but this range takes the concept a stage further without in any way compromising the qualities that made previous ranges so popular: durability, easy cleaning and great looks, aided massively by the treasures of the RHS, a valued partner whose design assets have enhanced this offering.”

Cathy Snow, RHS Licensing Manager, adds: “The RHS is a strong supporter of sustainable, useful and robust homeware that home owners in general and gardeners in particular can appreciate – and this wonderful selection offers all of that. Importantly too, Atlantic Mats has, once again, brilliantly taken inspiration from our RHS Lindley Collections artwork. The result is a truly distinctive range that brings together style and sustainability quite wonderfully.”

Ten ornamental horticulture growers from around the world have reached the finals for the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2026.

Organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) in collaboration with headline sponsor MPS, the IGOTY Awards celebrate innovation, sustainable practices, and the outstanding expertise that drives excellence in the global horticultural industry.

The IGOTY Awards recognise excellence across four categories: Finished Plants & Trees, Young Plants, Cut Flowers & Bulbs, and Sustainability. From among these categories, only one winner will be crowned the ‘AIPH International Grower of the Year 2026’ and receive the ‘Gold Rose’ – the industry’s most coveted prize.

The IGOTY 2026 Finalists are (in alphabetical order):

• Chengdu Yimei Horticultural Technology Development Co., Ltd, China
• Fitoralia, Spain
• Flores El Capiro S.A., Colombia
• Herburg Roses Group, the Netherlands
• Hillier Nurseries Ltd, UK
• Jiuquan Lanxiang Horticultural Seedling Co., Ltd, China
• Kisima Farm Ltd, Kenya
• Kwekerij Dirk Mermans, Belgium
• Longchi Mudan Industrial Co., Ltd, China
• Yunnan Holyflora horticulture Co., Ltd, China

An international jury of leading industry experts assessed the competition entries against specific criteria relating to economic performance, innovation, market insight, sustainability, and human resources. The Jury included: Mr. Jack Goossens, AIPH Vice-President (Netherlands); Prof. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University (USA); Prof. KiByung Lim, Kyungpook National University (Republic of Korea); Mr. Pablo Bazzani, General Manager, Plazoleta Flowers (Colombia); Mr. Jeff Olsen, CEO, Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Ltd. (Canada); Ms. Melanie Asker, General Manager, Greenwood Plants (UK); Ms. Luka Snels, Managing Director, Plant Select (Belgium).

Commenting on the finalists, AIPH Secretary General, Tim Briercliffe said: “Once again this competition has identified high quality business from around the world that demonstrate the very best in our sector. I would like to thank the Jury, who dedicated so much time and effort in assessing each entry. With such a high standard, this was not an easy task. Despite the challenges that exist, it is testament to the amazing companies in our industry, that we can celebrate such industry-leading businesses.”

Winners of the 2026 IGOTY Awards will be announced during a dedicated ceremony on Tuesday 27thJanuary 2026 at IPM Essen, Germany — bringing together the global horticultural community to honour innovation, dedication, and excellence in ornamental plant production. Finalists will join industry leaders, sponsors, and media partners in celebrating the people and businesses shaping an exciting future for horticulture. Find out more and register your interest in attending the Awards Ceremony via the AIPH website.

AIPH thanks Headline Sponsor MPS, Host Partner IPM Essen, Category Sponsors Chrysal and GLOBALG.A.P., Support Sponsor MyPlant&Garden, Flower Sponsors Floritec and VitroPlus, Founding Partner FloraCulture International, and Media Partners FloralDaily and Thursd. for their support.

Dumfries House Estate in Ayrshire, Scotland has been crowned RHS Partner Garden of the Year 2025, following an overwhelming response in a nationwide public vote organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Now in its fifth year, the annual competition asked RHS Members and the general public to vote for the garden that brought them the most joy during their visit. Thousands of votes were cast between April and September 2025, with Dumfries House Estate emerging as the clear favourite — praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and inclusive spirit.

On receiving the award, Melissa Simpson, Head of Horticulture at The King’s Foundation, said: “His Majesty’s vision was to inspire, educate and train people and encourage kids to get out into nature, especially in our local community, one of the most deprived areas in Scotland. Winning RHS Partner Garden of the Year - our first award for the garden - means such a lot to us. The King is absolutely delighted!” 

Dumfries House Estate sits within 600 acres of historic parkland in Ayrshire and is part of The King’s Foundation. Saved for the nation by His Majesty King Charles III in 2007, the estate has undergone a remarkable transformation, with the once-derelict five-acre Queen Elizabeth II Walled Garden now restored as a centrepiece of horticultural beauty and education. The grounds also include a Japanese garden, arboretum, tree-lined bulb avenues, and a dedicated education garden, alongside glasshouses and formal parterres — all designed to inspire, teach, and support traditional horticultural and craft skills.

Five regional winners were also recognised.  The regional winners were:

North of England Winner: Larch Cottage Nurseries, Penrith, Cumbria

Located in the heart of the Eden Valley, Larch Cottage Nurseries offers a truly unique horticultural experience built and continually developed by Peter Stott. Set against Romanesque-style walls and atmospheric architecture, this plantsperson’s paradise is home to more than 15,000 plant varieties. The garden is a tranquil place where paths meander beside mixed borders, displaying many rare and unusual specimens while the natural stream leads to a small lake with a frescoed chapel at its head.

South East Winner: Tylney Hall Hotel and Gardens, Hook, Hampshire

Combining horticultural excellence with historic grandeur, the gardens at Tylney Hall Hotel offer sweeping views across the South Downs, framed by redwoods. Renowned English garden designer Gertrude Jekyll helped shape these beautiful and historic grounds. Highlights include the elegant Italian Garden with views across the lake and its charming boathouse bridge, the tranquil Water Garden, the colourful Dutch Garden, and the sweeping Vista.

South West Winner: Mothecombe House and Gardens, Holbeton, nr Plymouth

Overlooking the mouth of the River Erme, the walled gardens with Lutyens Terraces at Mothecombe House enjoy a dramatic setting above the South Devon coast. Nestled within the historic Flete Estate, this bee-friendly serene garden offers visitors a rich mix of coastal views, woodland walks, and peaceful planting.

Midlands and East Winner: Moors Meadow Gardens, Bromyard, Herefordshire

A true hidden gem, Moors Meadow is a family-run, organic garden that has been carefully nurtured since 1955. Rich in biodiversity, the garden contains a phenomenal variety of plants, sculptures and bulbs, champions naturalistic planting and wildlife-friendly practices and offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere that appeals to all generations.

Overseas Winner: Arboretum Kalmthout, near Antwerp, Belgium

Renowned for its exceptional plant collections and seasonal displays. Located just outside Antwerp, the garden features an impressive diversity of species from around the world, attracting visitors year-round with its peaceful woodland setting and vibrant horticultural displays including witch hazels and snowdrops in winter; ornamental cherries and rhododendrons in spring; roses, hostas and hydrangeas during summer, followed by spectacular autumn colours.

Prunella Murray, RHS Partner Gardens said: “The RHS Partner Garden of the Year competition is all about celebrating the gardens that bring real joy, shining a spotlight on the spaces that truly connect with people and inspire a love of gardening. Dumfries House Estate has clearly captured the hearts of so many and we’re thrilled to recognise the team’s incredible work with this well-deserved award. All this year’s winners highlight the incredible variety of gardens we are lucky to have in the RHS Partner Garden scheme and they are all worth a visit!”

The RHS Partner Garden network includes over 230 outstanding independent gardens of all shapes and sizes - some well-known, others less so - in the UK and abroad, each demonstrating significant horticultural interest which may include unusual design, inspiring planting schemes, notable plant collections, gardening heritage or emerging garden trends. All RHS Partner Gardens kindly allow RHS Members to visit for free at selected times throughout the year.

To find out more about RHS Partner Gardens, visit: www.rhs.org.uk/partnergardens

GIMA has announced the winners of the prestigious 2025 GIMA Awards which was held earlier tonight at the stunning Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. This evening’s ceremony recognised the finest innovations, outstanding performances, and remarkable contributions that have been made within the garden retail sector by a host of dedicated and passionate suppliers and manufacturers.

GIMA AWARDS 2025 – THE WINNERS

Sword of Excellence 

Winner: GARDENA UK – Gardena AquaBloom L

Gardenex Export Achievement Award 

Winner: Smart Garden Products Ltd

In recognition for exceptional European investment and Growth, specifically within France, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Spain.

Finalists: Phoenox Textiles, Pelsis Doff

GCA Supplier of the Year – Small to Medium Business

Winner: Meadow View Stone

Finalist: MAD Ltd

GCA Supplier of the Year – Large Business

Winner: Woodlodge Products

Finalists: Smart Garden Products, Westland Horticulture

Sustainability Award

Winner: Elho – Green Basics Composter 200L

Best Point of Sale Material

Winner: Meadow View Stone – Aggregates and Paving POS with Augmented Reality

Weather‑proof steel sample trays with real chipping swatches sit alongside a high‑res lifestyle image—letting customers see, touch, and envision products in their own gardens for faster, more confident buying. QR codes unlock augmented‑reality visualisations in customers’ immediate surroundings or home environments, while ‘premium washed’ and ‘100% recycled bag’ icons appeal to quality and sustainability‑driven gardeners.         

Finalists: Elho – Green Basics Composter Promo Kit; Solar Centre – New Mushroom Display; Westland Horticulture – Peckish All in One Display; GARDENA UK – Dual Hose Box POS

Point of Sale Sustainability Category Champion

Winner: Elho – Green Basics Composter Promo Kit 

Eye-catching design with bold visuals and clear messaging. ‘Re-use your waste’ and ‘100% recycled & recyclable’ instantly communicates the product’s purpose and eco-values. Integrated QR code invites shoppers to discover more, linking them to deeper product insights and informative videos on the Elho website.

Best Multi-Media Marketing Campaign

Winner: Elho – Smart Pebble Multi-Channel Marketing Campaign

A visually rich, insight-driven launch presentation introduced the Smart Pebble across all channels, highlighting its AI-powered features and consumer relevance through quantitative research. The campaign spanned digital and physical touchpoints—featuring in-store POS displays, influencer-led social media, and a compelling educational video to demystify smart plant care.

Finalists: Meadow View Stone – Augmented Reality Customer Visualiser;  Evergreen Garden Care – Bringing Gardens to Life campaign; Fandango Fire Tools – Kindling Cracker™ Carefully Curated Use Generated Content Campaign; Webb Garden Power – Create Your Perfect Garden 

Associate of the Year

Winner: Hornby George PR 

Finalists: CM Ventures, Wright Obara , MorePeople , Aspin 

Garden Care

Winner: Vitax – Vitax Dahlia Feed      

The perfect balance of tailored nutrients to help gardeners to achieve outstanding displays of dahlias. Clear, concise packaging gives gardeners the confidence they are buying the right feed for these hugely popular, on-trend plants.    

Finalists:

Empathy by PlantWorks Ltd - Empathy Bioactive Compost Improver

Evergreen Garden Care (UK) Ltd - New Miracle-Gro Lawn Care Range     

Westland Horticulture - Westland Premium Pine Bark        

Westland Horticulture - Westland Mini Bale 25L compost range

Garden Care Sustainability Category Champion                

Winner:  PlantWorks Ltd– Empathy Bioactive Compost Improver 

Enriched with rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria for stronger roots, vibrant growth, and more flowers and fruit. Backed by three years of trial data in peat-free compost, it is eco-friendly and effective treating three 50L compost bags and comes in recyclable, weather-resistant packaging.                

Growing Planting Equipment & Sundries

Winner: GARDENA UK – Growing P E S Gardena AquaBloom L

The solar-powered AquaBloom L keeps up to 30 plants thriving without the need of an outside tap or power source. The system uses intuitive Micro-Drip technology which not only saves a substantial amount of water, but also encourages healthy plant growth, as it waters directly at the roots, where plants need it most. The system uses patented ‘Quick&Easy’ connection technology for easy five-step instalment and can be adjusted at any time.              

Finalists:

Westland Horticulture - Flopro Cobra Expanding Hose 15m/25m                

Elho - Green Basics Composter 200L              

GARDENA UK - AquaPrecise 

GARDENA UK - Dual Hose Box 25m                  

Growing, Planting, Equipment & Sundries Sustainability Category Champion

Winner: Elho    – Green Basics Composter 200L 

Transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost with ease—ideal for eco-conscious gardeners of all levels. Thoughtfully designed with a 200L capacity, ventilation slots, and a hinged lid for optimal airflow and composting efficiency. Lightweight, durable, and made from 100% recycled plastic—perfect for small gardens, patios, and urban spaces.         

Garden Tools, Machinery & Implements

Winner: GARDENA UK – Gardena StarCut pro L set

StarCut Pro L Set, Bypass Cut, Telescopic Pruning Lopper with Saw and Adapter

Ultra-light and ergonomic, the easy-to-use StarCut tree pruning lopper that can cut branches up to 6m high. The enclosed pulling mechanism prevents any tangling while pruning. High quality power-coated blades that ensure a clean, healthy cut. The cutting head is tiltable so it can cut branches in awkward areas easily. The integrated hook allows you to take down cut branches safely to the ground.                  

Finalists:

Burgon & Ball - BoronGreen® RHS-endorsed gardening tools         

Westland Horticulture - The Kent & Stowe Capability Digging Spade         

Spear & Jackson UK Ltd - Kew Gardens Collection 6" Folding Garden Saw            

GARDENA UK - Gardena PremiumCut Pro Secateurs Set 

Garden Tools Sustainability Category Champion               

Winner: Burgon & Ball – BoronGreen® RHS-endorsed gardening tools 

Boron steel is stronger, tougher and more durable than high-carbon steel. BoronGreen boron steel delivers gardening tools with performance above and beyond that of a like-for-like tool in carbon steel. With steel made from 80% recycled materials, it’s believed BoronGreen’s steel marks a first in UK tools: a unique combination of boron steel performance with more sustainable sourcing. Each tool has a 25-year guarantee.

Outdoor Leisure

Winner: Woodlodge Products Ltd – Eco Cushions

Using fabric made from recycled water bottles, the label of each water repellent cushion specifics the number of 500ml plastic bottles recycled to make the product.

Finalists:

Woodlodge Products Ltd - Costa Rica 4 Seat Round Dining Set & Emperor Parasol        

Homefire - Homefire Coffee Briquettes         

Eco Fuego - El Campo Fire Pit               

Maze - Deluxe Linear Outdoor Kitchen           

Outdoor Leisure Sustainability Category Champion 

Winner: Woodlodge Products Ltd – Eco Cushions                  

Plants, Seeds & Bulbs

Winner: Mr Fothergill's Seeds – DT Brown Vegetable Seeds Range              

A compact range of 120 herbs and vegetable seeds across two display stands aimed at cooking enthusiasts to celebrate and promote home-grown veg for freshness and the best flavour. Each packet design incorporates an image of the mature vegetable and a culinary image of the veg in use.             

Finalists:             

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd - Johnsons Cut Flower Seed Range          

Johnsons Lawn Seed - Nature’s Lawn             

Plants, Seeds & Bulbs Sustainability Champion                 

Winner: Johnsons Lawn Seed – Nature’s Lawn         

Combines UK native perennial wildflowers with lawn grasses to attract and sustain pollinators like butterflies and bumblebees, enhancing lawn ecology. Nature’s Lawn thrives without the need for fertilisers or selective weedkillers and mowing can be tailored to suit each lawn owner's preferences. Once established, it provides a rich habitat for pollinators, attracting them for up to six months each year and is still useable as a lawn. We produce our own native wildflower seed. 

Garden Landscaping

Winner: Keter UK Ltd – Keter Potting Shed   

More than just a storage solution: a dedicated workspace and vibrant creative hub for all your hobbies.         Hybrid roof design, featuring a translucent section that brings in natural sunlight and an opaque section to protect plants and tools from unpredictable weather. Five user-friendly windows that open for ventilation plus two fixed corner windows, for a bright and airy environment. 

Finalists:

Meadow View Stone  - Flexi Fix Edging 

Meadow View Stone - Porcelain Stepping Stones  Versatile Shapes

Altico Garden Products Ltd - British Nature Stepping Stones          

Altico Garden Products Ltd - British Wildlife Stepping Stones        

Garden Landscaping Sustainability Category Champion 

Winner: Keter UK Ltd  – Keter Potting Shed                   

Garden Clothing & Gifts

Winner: Primeur – Bree Merryn Doormat Collection              

The Bree Merryn Doormat Collection combines exceptional artistry with everyday functionality, transforming a practical home essential into a beautiful, giftable piece. A collaboration between Primeur and renowned Yorkshire wildlife artist Bree Merryn, this exclusive range brings fine art to your doorstep.          

Finalists:

E P BARRUS - Dragonfly Garden & Gifting Range     

Burgon & Ball - Burgon & Ball Collector Hand Tools               

LBC (ULTRALIGHT) BOOTS - ULTRALIGHT Olive Chelsea Boots    

Deco-Pak- Pebble Kind             

Garden Clothing & Gifts Sustainability Category Champion

Winner: Primeur – Mighty Mats Eco Doormat Collection 

The Mighty Mats Eco Doormat Collection is a stylish, sustainable range designed to deliver high performance and long-lasting value.  Each mat has been made from recycled materials, offering a solution for consumers who want to maintain a functional home while supporting sustainability.

Pet Care, Aquatics & Wild Bird Care

Winner: Reveal HoldCo UK – FeatherSnap Smart, Solar Powered Bird Feeder    

Smart solar powered feeder that utilises a 4MP camera powered by a removable lithium-ion battery to capture photographs and video footage directly to a user friendly, intuitive mobile app on your device.   

Finalists:

Smart Garden Products Ltd - Titan 4-Way Garden Hanger                 

Westland Horticulture - Peckish Woodland Feast Multi Feeder    

SealStop - SealStop valve       

CJ Wildlife - Penn 2-in-1 Bird Feeder

Pet, Wild Bird & Aquatic Sustainability Category Champion

Winner: SealStop – SealStop valve 

SealStop is an automatic water shut-off device that attaches to hosepipes to fill buckets, containers, or troughs. It stops the flow when the water reaches the top, preventing overflow. Saves water and time by eliminating waste, mess, and the need to monitor filling making it ideal for gardeners, growers, home use and anyone using large containers. Made in the UK, supporting local manufacturing and sustainability while delivering a durable, reliable solution.                                 

Garden Lighting, Water Features & Ornamentation

Winner: Altico Garden Products – Whirlpool Water Feature

Innovative centrepiece featuring a vortex whirlpool effect enhanced by integrated LED lighting, delivering a striking visual impact unlike traditional water features. Elegant detailing embossed with tropical leaf patterns in calming grey-green tones with white accents offer a refined, contemporary aesthetic.      

Finalists:

Treadstone Products - Orchard Garden Sculptures               

Smart Garden Products Ltd - Galaxy Festoon Firefly String Lights                

LV Bespoke - Glass & Steel Garden Feature Stakes Collection      

Smart Garden Products Ltd - Firefly DécorCan        

Altico Garden Products Ltd - Courtyard Water Feature       

Garden Décor Sustainability Category Champion 

Winner: L V Bespoke – Glass & Steel Garden Feature Stakes Collection                  

Create interest year-round with a collection of glass and steel combined products, made in UK. Encourage all ages to embrace gardening by utilising our photography ball finish.Long-life product range made from UK steel components and hand finished in Norfolk. 

Decorative Pots & Planters

Winner: Woodlodge Products – Liberty          .

Lightweight pots with a high-end glazed ceramic effect – ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Made from 100% recycled materials and fully recyclable after use, including eco-conscious packaging. Available in 10 stylish colours and three versatile sizes, offering both aesthetic appeal and affordability.  

Finalists:

Keter UK Ltd - Keter Signature Planters and Elevated Bed Family                  

Primeur LTD - Garden Central Value Planters             

Strata Products - Amalfi Planters       

Keter UK Ltd - Keter Tetra Pak Medium Planter          

Decorative Pots & Planters Sustainability Category Champion

Woodlodge Products – Liberty

The garden industry came together in style last week for the sold-out 2025 GIMA Awards, held at the magnificent Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. The night was a true celebration of creativity, innovation, and dedication, as the industry’s leading suppliers and manufacturers were recognised for their outstanding achievements over the past year.

Across 18 categories, winners were chosen for their exceptional products, initiatives, and contributions to the ever-evolving world of garden retail. This year’s judging panel brought together voices from across the sector, combining national and independent retail experience with media insight and expert perspective.  Sarah White of Hillier Garden Centre, Bradley Piziura from B&Q, Anthony Gould from Goulds and Choice Marketing, and Casey Warwick from Decco offered valuable viewpoints from both independent and national operations. Representing leading independents, Katrine Taylor of Fron Goch Garden Centre and Helen Lloyd from Stratford & Warwick Garden Centres brought further depth to the panel, alongside Jo Iddon of QVC and Adam Szabo of Charlies Stores. Completing the well-rounded group of judges, Trevor Pfeiffer, editor of Garden Trade News, and Kim Stoddart, editor of Amateur Gardening, added an editorial eye for excellence.

Helping to kick off the evening’s celebrations in style was Patrick Kielty, whose warmth, humour, and sharp wit set the perfect tone for a night of celebration. His quick-fire energy and easy rapport with the audience made for a lively and memorable start to proceedings.

Reflecting on the evening, GIMA Director Vicky Nuttall said: “Tonight has been a fantastic celebration of everything that makes our industry so special. The room has been buzzing with excitement, and our winners truly reflect the creativity, commitment, and forward thinking that continue to drive garden retail forward.

“Huge thanks go to our brilliant judges, our generous sponsors, and of course to everyone who entered this year’s awards. It’s been another unforgettable night for GIMA and for the industry as a whole.”

See GTN Xtra's photos from the evening below:

Haskins Garden Centres has welcomed Wendy Axford as its new Chief Financial Officer to spearhead the brand’s long-term business strategy and drive ongoing transformation across its garden centre portfolio.

Wendy brings a wealth of experience to Haskins, having worked in high-level financial positions across sectors including retail, FMCG, manufacturing, and agriculture. She held previous roles at Hillier as Finance Director, and Vitacress, where she worked as Finance Director for its UK tomato business.

She commented: “I met Warren Haskins and Julian Winfield several years ago and was impressed by their industry knowledge and experience, so I’m thrilled to now join them and become part of an established, trusted garden retail brand. Haskins is known and loved by its customers for its high-quality offering across its sites. It’ll be great to bring fresh perspectives to help strengthen the brand’s existing reputation in the industry.”

Haskins’ new appointment comes as the brand introduces new enhancements across the business to adapt to changing customer needs, including new digital capabilities. The brand launched a new customer app on iOS and Android earlier this year, giving users access to special offers, competitions, and purchase tracking.

Haskins is also continuing to invest in its centres, with its West End site due to undergo a significant refurbishment across its restaurant and retail spaces at the end of the year.

Wendy continued: “It’s an exciting time to join Haskins as it undergoes a period of transformation, and I’ll be focussing on adding value by applying learnings from my previous career experience. For me, efficiency is critical to driving profitability and managing costs, ensuring every aspect of a business is working seamlessly together.

“The retail industry is constantly facing significant challenges, from economic pressures to changing consumer behaviours. It’s more important than ever before to have a solid business model in place to navigate such challenges. Haskins is in a strong position as all areas of the business emulate its consistent, high-quality standards. I look forward to working closely with teams across the whole business to futureproof the brand’s success.”

Haskins has approximately 750 employees, with five garden centres across the south of England including Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex, and Surrey. The business also owns Birdworld in Farnham. To find out more about the brand, visit https://www.haskins.co.uk/.

The GCA's garden centre members are being asked to nominate their Associate Member of the Year 2025 – with the winner crowned at the industry body’s Annual Conference in January (January 25 until 28, 2026).

The award recognises companies or individuals that have contributed to the success of the sector and that are highly regarded and valued by garden centres.

GCA CEO, Peter Burks, explains: “We’re inviting our member garden centres to share their nominations for who they believe should be named our Associate Member of the Year 2025.

“This award is our way of recognising the significant contribution to the success of garden centre businesses that Associate Members make. The award is highly regarded and valued by our Associate Members.

“There are no strict criteria for the selection of the winning supplier, members can simply vote for the company that has helped their centre the most, with service, new products or marketing, for example.

“The deadline for voting is 5pm on Friday, December 31, 2025, and all votes should be submitted by email to info@gca.org.uk. We will be presenting the Haskins Stewarts Cup to the winner at our 60th anniversary Annual Conference this January.”

The GCA’s Annual Conference will be held at Carden Park, Chester from January 25 until 28, 2026 and places can still be booked via https://gca.digitickets.co.uk/.

The GCA members conference pages on the body’s website have full details. There is also a dedicated email for any queries members, and those wishing to book for the event, may have: conference@gca.org.uk.

Peter continues: “Many garden centre suppliers don’t realise that they can join us. We welcome applications from any supplier offering products or services relevant to our garden centre members. We offer the opportunity to communicate and network with more than 200 of the UK’s leading garden centres. Anyone interested in joining and potentially becoming one of our Associate Members of the Year in the future, can find out more at https://gca.org.uk/suppliers/.”

Pictured: Last year’s GCA Associate of the Year winners Lyme Bay Winery.

Festive Productions Ltd has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Christmas Inspirations, a leading Dutch supplier specialising in licensed Christmas decorations and lighting.

From 2026, Festive will become the exclusive UK distributor for Licensed Infinity products, featuring some of the world’s most recognisable brands — including Disney, Marvel, Harry Potter, DC, and new for 2026, The Grinch.

As the largest distributor of Infinity products in the UK, Festive will further expand its range by incorporating Christmas Inspirations’ licensed designs into its 2026 collection. The collaboration brings together Festive’s extensive distribution network and market expertise with Christmas Inspirations’ creative portfolio of licensed products.

The Grinch, widely tipped as the standout licence for Christmas 2026, will headline the new range. Festive’s launch will include around 12 new Grinch Infinity items, available across a variety of sizes and price points, combining playful design with strong retail potential.

This new partnership strengthens Festive’s position as a market leader in decorative lighting and innovation, while broadening the scope of licensed Infinity products available to UK retailers.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Christmas Inspirations,” said Rob Fox, Sales Director at Festive Productions. “Their licensed Infinity range adds even more depth and excitement to our offer. The Grinch collection in particular is set to make a big impact for 2026, and we’re looking forward to sharing it with our customers.”

British Garden Centres has launched its new heartwarming festive TV advert to light up Christmas this year.

This year’s campaign, ‘Light Up Christmas,’ invites families to create magical memories and brighten their homes with festive decorations, lights, and neighbourly community spirit.

The advert captures the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a young girl determined to create a winter wonderland at her home. When she shares her dream, the family heads to British Garden Centres, heralded as the home of Christmas, to find everything they need, from decorations and trees to sparkling lights and festive deals.

As the preparations for the big day begin, the girl’s excitement inspires the whole community around her. Neighbours gather to help transform the family's house into a sparkling wonderland on her street, echoing the true spirit of the season and bringing people together to create festive memories.

The advert showcases the joy and togetherness that define Christmas, reminding everyone that “there’s only one place to go” for their Christmas décor and gifts.

Amy Stubbs, Managing Director of British Garden Centres, said: “This advert is about helping families bring their Christmas plans to life and positioning British Garden Centres as the destination offering everything needed to make this festive season extra special. From our own Fern Christmas collection featuring dazzling cluster lights, light-up snowmen, reindeer, and a full spectrum of light up decorations, it’s easy to fill your home and garden with sparkle. Whether it’s transforming a mantelpiece, lighting up your tree, or making outdoor displays glisten, your local British Garden Centre makes it simple to come together. We hope to inspire everyone to ‘Light Up Christmas’ in their own unique way.”

You can watch the British Garden Centres 2025 Christmas advert on www.youtube.com/@british.garden.centres

Altico Garden Products is proud to announce the launch of GardenScape, a stylish new range of smaller decorative aggregate packs designed to meet the evolving needs of modern retailers and homeowners.

GardenScape is set to bring convenience, aesthetics and versatility to garden and home décor in 2026. With four variants for every space, GardenScape offers a curated selection of premium aggregates, each chosen for visual appeal and versatility.

Smaller Packs, Bigger Possibilities

With its lighter-weight format, GardenScape opens the door to new markets and customers, especially those tackling small to medium garden and home projects. The compact size makes it ideal for patio displays, indoor spaces and apartment balconies. It is also well suited to smaller retail environments, offering a more manageable pack size for transport and handling.

Each variant is showcased on a bespoke lifestyle stand with integrated POS, designed to inspire, and drive sales. The vibrant, floral-themed, full-colour packaging enhances shelf appeal and reinforces GardenScape’s brand identity.

Make Any Garden Beautiful

The arrival of GardenScape comes as Altico launches its most inspiring campaign yet: Make Any Garden Beautiful. In collaboration with expert garden designer Katie Rushworth, Altico is set to inspire outdoor spaces across the UK in 2026. The campaign features two stylish garden themes designed by Katie, combining Altico’s decorative aggregates and rockery with plants and other accessories sold in garden centres.

With Katie’s expert advice featured across new Altico aggregate displays, shoppers will gain trusted guidance and instant inspiration. Eye-catching feature boards, QR-code-linked video content and clear signposting will enhance the shopper experience, drive multi-category sales, and help garden centres unlock new opportunities.

For retailers ready to add something fresh and inspiring to their landscaping category, contact the Altico team at salesoffice@altico.co.uk to join the Make Any Garden Beautiful movement.

Corby+Fellas are honoured to partner with Holt Garden Centre, by implementing our acclaimed WinRetail Stock, Epos and Retail Management and Restaurant System.

Nestled within 2,250 acres of scenic grounds and woodland, the garden centre sits at the heart of The Kelling Estate, home to a collection of luxury holiday and long-term let properties.

C+F Managing Director Alan McCammon commented: “It’s a privilege to work with Hayley, Aaron, and the wider team to implement our systems in both the retail and hospitality spaces. We have been looking to grow our portfolio of Garden Centres, Farm Shops, and destination shopping experiences closer to our home in Norfolk . We have over 110 customers across the UK, and Holt joins our rapidly expanding customer base in East Anglia”

Holt will be working closely with C+F to introduce exciting new applications to enhance the customer’s experience.

Please get in touch if you’d like to know more – sales@corbyfellas.com

Garden birds have established territories and rely heavily on a regular supply of available food and water on ‘their patch’ during the winter months, when natural foods are scarce. Honeyfield’s resident wild bird expert Simon Smethurst, who is head of sales at Honeyfield’s, has produced some tips to help your garden bird loving customers attract and support the many species of bird spending winter in the UK.

“During winter it’s vital to provide a regular food supply for your feathered garden friends,” says Simon. Higher fat feeds, will keep energy levels up to help them through the long nights and winter months.” 

Simon also recommends increasing the number of feeders at various stations around the garden to help everyone peacefully gain access to their share. He says:

“Providing food obviously benefits your ‘resident’ birds but as most species are driven by a flock mentality, those that do not normally feed with you will be attracted when they follow similar species to a recognised food source. This leads to more competition at your feeders and may result in birds spending less time feeding and more time aggressively defending what they perceive to be ‘their’ feeding site. More feeders should result in less competition, and a more peaceful time topping up on valuable nutrients to help get through the harsher weather.”

Keeping a regular supply of fresh water is also imperative during the colder months, especially as temperatures drop below freezing causing local natural supplies to freeze over. 

“Always break or melt ice with warm water, preferably several times a day,” advises Simon. “Never add salt to your bird water source to prevent freezing as this has a detrimental effect on bird health.”

Finches and Tits 

These species are likely to increase in numbers during the winter, as their flocks are bolstered by birds flying in from the continent, more rural areas and further north.  

Attract them with: 

• Low wheat seed mixes.
• Tit species particularly like suet over seed.
• Sunflower hearts. 
• Nyjer Seed fed from a Nyjer Seed feeder. 

Bramblings and Redpolls, Nuthatches and Woodpeckers 

These colourful winter residents may become more inquisitive as the weather hardens and are likely to visit gardens if food is presented in the right way.

Attract them with:

• Accessible seed feeders. 
• High quality no mess, no grow mixes. 
• Quality Sunflowers. 
• Peanuts. 
• Keep seeds, sunflowers and peanuts available in different feeders as many species have different preferences and feeding abilities. 
• Many birds do not like to visit a busy feeder, so choice and location are key.
• Hide some feeders under bushes or lower down. You’ll be surprised which birds find them!

Winter Thrushes 

Visitors such as Fieldfare and Redwing are a welcome garden addition in winter but are unable to feed on standard wild bird hanging feeders and prefer flat surfaces such as the lawn or a shed roof.

Attract them with:

• Windfall apples
• Suet pellets
• Mealworms 
• Natural berries

Remember to keep pets safe: If feeding on the ground, ensure dogs don’t have access as some foods, especially fats and raisins are a serious health risk to them.

“In short, more feeders and a wider the variety of feed options will open your garden to a greater variety of visiting birds in winter, says Simon. “Most people who feed birds do not offer a water source, so this is an excellent way to ‘steal’ your neighbour’s birds. Birds cannot survive without water, and they soon learn where the key sites are!”

Honeyfield’s offers an exceptional range of wild bird feeds designed to support wildlife throughout the changing seasons. From high-energy sunflower hearts and nutritious seed mixes to suet treats and mealworms, there’s a feed for every species and dietary requirement.  An innovative variety of feeders are also available to help your customers create a thriving, natural environment where birds and other wildlife can flourish.

The ranges are competitively priced for consumers to be able to feed the best, while retailers can benefit from good margin structures and introductory stocking incentives.

To find out more about the Honeyfield’s range visit: https://www.honeyfieldswildbird.co.uk/