Media
Sandi Toksvig fronts series on ancient UK woods
In fulfilment of her lifelong dream, Sandi Toksvig is restoring and protecting a patch of woodland in a three-part tv series.
Awards
2025 GCA recognised Best Garden Centres
Awarded at the annual Garden Centre Association conference, garden centres from across the UK were recognised for this year’s awards.
Media
Dan Pearson’s Dig Delve magazine to move to subscription model
Online magazine, the Dig Delve, focussed on the writing of landscape designer Dan Pearson, with photography and editorial by Huw Morgan, is moving to a subscription model.
Environment
Second reading of peat bill delayed
MP Sarah Dyke’s second reading of the bill aiming for the prohibition of the sale of peat is delayed until the 4th of July.
People
An audience with Monty Don
In support of the St. Michael’s Hospice, gardener and broadcaster Monty Don, will be sharing his career highlights, current projects and inspirations behind passion for gardening.
People
Fiona Bruce becomes National Garden Scheme Ambassador
Journalist and presenter, Fiona Bruce will be joining the National Garden Scheme as an Ambassador in 2025.
Regulation
The benefits from Brexit have yet to be seen, says the HTA
Four years after the full impacts of Brexit checks, businesses in our sector are still grappling with soaring costs, significant delays, stock damage, and excessive bureaucracy.
Business
Dull December closes challenging year for garden centres
December 2024 HTA Market Update showed 1% decline in garden centre sales compared to December 2023, though with a modest 2% in 2024 from 2023 full-year results.
Health
Gardening is nature’s gym
The Horticultural Trades Association says gardening could be one of nature’s best workouts to improve physical health
Gardens
Scottish gardens open for visitors in 2025
Over 400 gardens, including cinematic landscapes, kitchen gardens, urban gems and special green spaces will be opening in 2025 for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Business
Acquisitions of Dobbies locations
Following the Dobbies Restructuring Plan, which included the closing of 17 stores, British Garden Centres and Stratford Garden Centre have announced location acquisitions.
Plants
Celebrating the start of the tulip season
Celebrated this weekend in Amsterdam, National Tulip Day hailed the start of the new tulip season.
RHS
Roadworks result in £6 million losses for the RHS and 25% reduction in RHS Wisley visitors
The Royal Horticultural Society calls for compensation as the A3/M25 Roadworks leads to 350,000 fewer people visiting RHS Garden Wisley with devastating financial consequences.
Charity
Added expertise for Plant Heritage from seven new Trustees
Plant Heritage has announced the appointment of seven new Trustees, bringing additional, diverse expertise and passion for plant conservation.
Business
Restaurant trends for 2025
Compiled by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, an intriguing overview of what we can expect from restaurants in 2025 which may provide inspiration for businesses in our sector offering food & beverage services.
Business
Van den Berk Nurseries acquires Tandee Nursery
Van den Berk Nurseries has acquired the Peterborough based, Tandee Nursery, further expanding their UK base.
New Business
Rebecca Bernstein Garden Design
Known to many for her emotive garden photography, Rebecca Bernstein has decided to put down her camera and pursue a new career as a garden designer.
Business
Deutsche Bank warns of ‘painful sequels’ to Autumn Budget
Businesses need to be prepared for possible “painful sequels to the autumn Budget”, warns Deutsche Bank as the Chancellor may need resort to corrective measures to keep her Budget on track.
Business
Changes to the buying team at British Garden Centres
The family-run garden centre group, British Garden Centres has announced significant changes within its plant buying team.
Business
Hollywood tulips: Belmont Nurseries tulip field features in Wicked
Currently on the big screens, the musical film ‘Wicked’, directed by Jon M Chu endeavoured to featuring real life sets as much as possible, including the fabulous tulip field at Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk.
