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As we head further into Autumn/Winter 2026/27, warm, purple-spectrum hues are emerging as a vital trend for both home décor and fashion. From deep aubergine, rich berry and damson to claret and burgundy red, softer plum and delicate raspberry, these sumptuous shades offer a welcome alternative to the ‘Scandi-chic’ cool greys and understated neutrals which

As summer has drawn to a close, the garden doesn’t have to become a space we simply admire through the window. With outdoor entertaining increasingly extending into autumn and gardens becoming genuine extensions of the home, the focus is shifting from creating shade during the hottest months to finding ways to make outdoor spaces comfortable,

Penguin – BlueChristmas shopping for a garden lover doesn’t have to mean another pair of gardening gloves or a new set of secateurs. For those who would rather spend their weekends tending their plants, pottering among their pots or watching wildlife visit their garden, a thoughtful piece of garden décor can be a welcome alternative

The Greenfingers Charity is celebrating a fundraising milestone, with the garden retail sector coming together to raise a grand total of £5,912 at Glee 2026 – surpassing last year’s impressive £4,200 and marking the strongest Glee total to date.05 October 2026 The money was generated through a series of activities across the show, including the

The countdown is officially on, and just a handful of tickets remain for this year’s GIMA Awards! For anyone still considering attending, now really is the time to secure a place before it’s too late. Taking place on Thursday 12th November at the Celtic Manor Resort, the GIMA Awards promise another unforgettable evening as the

UK garden and pet product suppliers are being invited to explore new export opportunities as GIMA announces its latest Gardenex International Buyer Connect event, featuring Canadian distributors Footprint Products and Paw Valley Distributors. Taking place on Friday 30th October 2026, the virtual event will provide selected suppliers with an exclusive 25-minute, one-to-one meeting with the

Four charging customers a day: why EV charging could stack up sooner than garden centres thiThe commercial case for EV charging does not necessarily depend on a garden centre becoming a high-volume charging destination. Modelling from destination charging specialist ElectRoad suggests that even relatively modest utilisation – just four charging sessions a day – can

Actor, writer and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar has been confirmed as host of the 2026 GIMA Awards, as the industry’s biggest night of celebration moves within touching distance of a complete sell-out. Taking place on Thursday 12th November at the five-star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, the GIMA Awards will once again bring the garden retail

A new therapeutic garden designed to bring the sights and sounds of nature into the lives of children and families at the James Hopkins Trust in Gloucester will officially launch on Friday 2nd October, following its transformation from the award-winning ‘Lifted by Birds’ show garden at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival. Delivered by Greenfingers

Hot on the heels of the incredible success of the Greenfingers Charity’s Kilimanjaro challenge, which has now raised more than £300,000 for the charity, thoughts are already turning to the next big adventure, and supporters are being invited to help choose where it will be. With so many people feeling inspired by the achievements of