Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025 Launches!
The Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY) 2025 competition is officially live! Organised by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, this annual event celebrates the brightest young minds in the UK and Ireland’s horticulture scene. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, or industry professional, this is your chance to prove your knowledge and connect with experts. Round […]
HTA Members: Get The New Plant Retail Success Initiative
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has launched the Plant Retail Success Initiative to boost plant sales, strengthen garden supply chains, and support retailers. This programme equips garden centres, growers, and manufacturers with consumer insights, e-learning resources, and practical strategies to improve business performance. With over 30 million gardeners in the UK, the initiative focuses on […]
Global Floriculture Market Blooms with £450B Forecast
The nursery and floriculture market is experiencing a major boom. Experts predict its value will rise from $353.26 billion in 2024 to $387.01 billion in 2025, a 9.6% annual growth rate. This surge is driven by the growing demand for ornamental plants, eco-friendly landscaping, and urban gardening. But that’s just the beginning. By 2029, the […]
New Covent Garden Gears Up for Valentine’s Blooms
London’s New Covent Garden Flower Market is buzzing with activity as traders prepare for Valentine’s Day. This iconic wholesale market supplies 75% of London’s florists, handling over 17 million flower stems annually. From luxury retailers like Harrods to independent florists, customers flock to Nine Elms to source the freshest blooms. It’s one of the busiest […]
Flower Bulbs and Perennials Lead UK Gardening in 2025
In 2025, British gardens are evolving. Experts say flower bulbs and perennials are at the heart of this change, offering a sustainable, low-maintenance, and visually stunning approach to gardening. As climate concerns grow, more gardeners are turning to drought-resistant, biodiversity-friendly plants. The focus is on long-lasting colour, minimal upkeep, and supporting pollinators like bees and […]
UK Horticulture Community Unites to Raise £3,800 for Perennial
The UK horticulture industry came together for a night of fun and fundraising at the third annual Perennial Partners Pie and Pint event. Held at Steam Wine Bar in Monument, London, the gathering raised over £3,800 for Perennial, the charity that supports horticultural workers and their families. With nearly twice the number of attendees compared […]
Morrisons Backs Farmers in Tax Battle
The UK horticulture and farming community has found an unexpected ally in Morrisons. The supermarket chain has publicly supported farmers protesting against the government’s controversial inheritance tax changes. Many fear the proposed policy could threaten small, family-run farms, forcing them to sell land or shut down. Sophie Throup, head of agriculture at Morrisons, reassured farmers […]
Brexit’s Thorny Path: UK Flower Trade Faces Growing Crisis
Four years after Brexit, the UK’s environmental horticulture sector still struggles with costly border delays and bureaucratic red tape. Importers and growers warn that rising expenses, stock losses, and labour shortages threaten the country’s vibrant flower industry. With 99% of imported plant material coming from the EU, businesses face a maze of restrictions, forcing some […]
Garden Centres Hope for Brighter 2025
UK garden centres battled unpredictable weather and rising costs throughout 2024. A mild December capped off a challenging year, with sales slightly down compared to December 2023. Despite this, full-year sales still managed to rise by 2%. The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Market Update revealed that while Christmas sales held steady, many purchases shifted earlier […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Unveils Spectacular Underwater Exhibit
For the first time in history, at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025, an underwater flowering plant will take centre stage. Seagrass, the only plant that blooms beneath the ocean’s surface, will be featured in the Seawilding Garden this May. Designed by Ryan McMahon of MUSA Landscape Architecture, the garden will highlight Scotland’s coastal biodiversity while […]
