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...

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...

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

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!

Lava-Lite is seeking experienced, motivated sales agents to represent across the following regions: London, Home Counties & Midlands, North Wales, and Scotland...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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..."

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...

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...

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

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...

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...