Product Launch
New garden tools on UK market: AMES
Launched at Glee 2023, the new American gardening tool brand AMES is coming to garden centres across the UK.
Business
Wyevale Nurseries returns to retail tree market
Unveiled at last week’s HTA National Plant Show, Wyevale Nurseries launches their first collection of trees for retailers after a 15-year absence from the market
Media
Floret Farm: The Beautiful Pursuit
Floret Farm releases new series on flower farm highlighting what it really takes to be a flower farmer and the challenges involved in bringing local flowers to market.
Business
Garden centre trading poised for recovery as RHS Chelsea boosts gardening inspiration
The Market Update by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) reflects on challenging April trading but shares optimism for May on account of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Regulation
Estimated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees revealed
Defra has published the indicative basic fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is due to be implemented for packaging in 2025.
Events
Nick Bailey to design the headline BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025 show garden
BBC Gardeners’ World launches its 2025 events calendar with news that Nick Bailey will be designing the headline Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025.
People
Horticultural professions unite to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media stand together with women worldwide and reaffirm their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Business
Plants for Europe & Downderry Nursery
Even though Dr. Simon Charlesworth is retiring, he will continue to be part of the industry and is working on future launches of new lavender varieties.
Artisan
Sketch in Bloom: Celebration of Jane Austen
In celebration of what would be her 250th birthday, Sketch presents a floricultural tribute to Jane Austen for the 11th edition of their annual exhibition ‘Sketch in Bloom’.
Business
Garden centres face a challenging spring
Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the HTA comments on February garden centre performance and outlook for spring.
Plants
Native plant consumption in the US
Fuelled by consumer demand and mandated by legislation, native plant consumption in the US is growing but it’s a protracted process.
Business
January garden centre sales down 2%
The latest Market Update by the Horticultural Trades Association shows that overall UK garden centres sales in January declined by 2% compared to January 2024.
Business
Kenya based flower farm, Tambuzi is now a certified B corporation
Fairtrade flower farm, Tambuzi announced that they are now a certified B Corporation, joining the global community of businesses that meet the scheme’s high social and environmental standards.
Business
Feverfew Garden wins Scottish EDGE award
Orkney-based garden wear business wins Young Edge award in Scotland’s funding competition aimed at identifying and supporting entrepreneurial talent.
Business
National Garden Gifting Scheme is rebranding
The National Garden Gifting Scheme brand is being refreshed to remain competitive within the gift card market.
Events
Leading women in horticulture networking event
Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the Horticultural Trades Association and Kersten Catella, Sales and Marketing Director at Wyevale Nurseries are the keynote speakers at the upcoming ‘Women in Horticulture’ event.
Business
Slowdown garden centre sales reflect challenging conditions
The Horticultural Trades Association October Market Update shows a slowdown in sales, reflecting challenging conditions amid economic pressures.
Regulation
Landmark EU law will see 20% of land and sea restored by 2030
Despite months of deadlock and fierce protests, the European Union passed the landmark nature restoration law on the 17th of June, aiming to restore 20% of EU land and sea by 2030.
People
Flowers From The Farm: Gill Hodgson steps down
The founder of Flowers From The Farm association, Gill Hodgson steps down as Honorary President.
Business
Garden retail industry shows resilience despite recession
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) market update shows that despite economic recession, the garden retail continues to show some green shoots to kick off the year.
