Business
Huw Richards and Gardena search for Britain’s best plot
In support of the National Allotment Society, Gardena has launched the Top of the Plots competition, open for entries in May.
Marketing
Dobbies launch long-term brand platform
UK garden centre retailer, Dobbies launched new creative platform, ‘This Is Garden Living’, to help drive year-round footfall.
Business
February was a difficult month for garden centres, says GCA
February’s Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade revealed an overall year-to-date growth variance in garden centres sales of 1.53%
Business
Mixed February performance for garden centres
The latest Market Update by the HTA for February 2025 shows mixed performance for UK garden centres with sales down 1% compared to February 2024.
Design
Industry launches sustainable design tool, elemental
Launching today, the free-to-use web-based app, elemental enables garden and landscape designers to assess and minimise environmental impacts, transforming sustainable design in the industry.
Regulation
Industry calls on government to pause Plant Health fees hike
The British Potato Trade Association, the Fresh Produce Consortium and the Horticultural Trades Association urge the government to review the ill-timed fee hikes.
Awards
Henchman Topiary Awards 2025 open for submissions
Following the success of the 2025 inaugural awards, the Henchman Topiary Awards competition is set to return this spring.
Business
Blue Diamond appointed plant supplier to Alan Titchmarsh’s new gardening channel
Garden centre chain, Blue Diamond are the plant suppliers for the new Alan Titchmarsh YouTube Channel, which is set to launch in April 2025.
Regulation
The Gardens Trust campaigns to oppose removal statutory consultee status
Following the Government’s announcement that the Gardens’ Trust will no longer be a statutory consultee within the English planning system, the Trust is fighting back.
Regulation
Simpler Recycling legislation
On Global Recycling Day, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) celebrates the industry’s progress towards greater recyclability but stresses the importance of implementation of the Simpler Recycling scheme.
Economy
OECD cuts growth forecasts
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement next week, the OECD has downgraded the UK’s growth prospects.
Business
Spring Forecast: HTA calls for decisive government action
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast, the Horticultural Trades Association calls for decisive action to support the environmental horticulture sector.
Careers
Additional sponsorship support for the YPHA
The Young People in Horticulture Association has announced the support of five additional sponsors for 2025-2026 period.
Tourism
First Scottish Gardens Tourism Conference
Hosted by Discover Scottish Gardens, the inaugural Scottish Gardens Tourism Conference takes place this week, aimed to encourage collaboration across the industry.
Media
New Podcast Series: Gardening on the Mind
Launching in May 2025, Gardening on the Mind, a new podcast series aims to explore how gardening serves as a powerful tool for positive change.
Products
Alitex launches ‘The Potting Shed’
Glasshouse manufacturer, Alitex are now offering a selection of gardening and greenhouse accessories through their website.
Environment
Woodland Trust launches Nature Emergency Scorecard for councils
The Woodland Trust is urging local authorities to declare a nature emergency and take urgent steps to restore community wildlife and green spaces.
Gardens
The gardens at Serge Hill open for visitors
The gardens around Serge Hill will be open for visitors from April to July, to raise funds for the Serge Hill Project.
Environment
Concerns regarding the Nature Restoration Fund
The UK government unveiled its planning and infrastructure bill which it says will remove barriers and boost housebuilding but has raised ‘growth-washing’ concerns.
HTA
HTA highlights the GB-NI trade challenges to Parliamentary Committee
The Horticultural Trades Association delivered evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee as part of its inquiry into the operation of the Windsor Framework.
