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Peter Burk CEO of the GCA

GCA BoT results reveal garden projects increasing

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) January 2024 report showed garden…



UK Garden Centres engaging with local communities

How Garden Centres Are Engaging with Local Communities

Gardening is a hobby that has been longstanding in the UK, with 2,300 garden centres throughout…



Sustainable Pest Control

New Sustainable Pest Control course launched on GCA’s GROW e-Learning platform

GARDEN centre staff can now gain knowledge to help customers to deter and combat pests in a more…




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UK Garden Centre plants

What should a UK Garden Centre Sell

Gardening is a popular pastime in the UK, with millions of people spending time and money on…




Miimo Range, the next generation of robotic lawnmowers by Honda

Miimo Range, the next generation of robotic lawnmowers by Honda

Redefining convenience Honda has launched its new Miimo robotic lawnmower. With significant new…




Flower Pot Merger - from left: Edward Naylor - Director; Liz Hudston – General Manager; Simon Smith – Managing Director

Flowerpot Merger Announced

Naylor Gardenware is to merge with Smith & Jennings effective from Friday 1 March 2024.…




2 light coloured hats by SSP Hats Ltd - UK's Leading Accessory Wholesaler

SSP Hats Ltd - UK's Leading Accessory Wholesaler

For over three decades, SSP Hats has been the UK's leading wholesaler of hats, gloves, scarves,…





Events, Shows and Exhibitions

Garden Press Event awards for new products

Garden Press Event Celebrates Award Winners

The Garden Press Event that took place on 20th February, saw over 300 members of the garden…




Gardening Industry show - future plants at Glee 2023

Gardening Industry shows support for new September dateline

Following the announcement that Glee will return to a September dateline in 2024, bellwether…




2024 gca Ruxley rose Award sponsored by Wyevale Nurseries,  Managing Director Andy John

Wyevale Nurseries sponsor 2024 GCA Ruxley Rose award

A LEADING UK commercial grower has been unveiled this month as the sponsor for the Garden Centre…




Global Consultancy Director, Josh McBain who will be offering GCA members an insight into ‘The Future of Garden Retailing’ at the GCA Conference next year (January 28 until 31, 2024).

Josh to speak about ‘The Future of Garden Retailing’ at GCA Conference

GLOBAL Consultancy Director Josh McBain will be offering Garden Centre Association (GCA) members…