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Horticulture Weekly
Breakfast Briefing 26th October 2025
 

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Latest News

 
Peat emissions measurement "over-estimated'' and to be made more accurate Peat emissions measurement "over-estimated'' and to be made more accurate
 
 
HTA publishes its own peat use data HTA publishes its own peat use data
 
 
Online garden company refunds customers after BBC Watchdog feature Online garden company refunds customers after BBC Watchdog feature
 
 
Wood products company expands into Bradford Estates properties Wood products company expands into Bradford Estates properties
 
 
Horticulture company results: QD, Fiskars, Alnwick, National Trust Horticulture company results: QD, Fiskars, Alnwick, National Trust
 
 
HortWeek Quiz of the Week - 21/10/25 edition HortWeek Quiz of the Week - 21/10/25 edition
 
 
Winners and losers this horticulture week Winners and losers this horticulture week
 
 
Most read this horticulture week: peat, RHS, imports, pests, garden centre closing Most read this horticulture week: peat, RHS, imports, pests, garden centre closing
 
 
Four Oaks Cash & Carry - Company Profile Four Oaks Cash & Carry - Company Profile

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HW podcast
 
HortWeek Podcast: What are the gaps in the market garden centres should be exploiting? - with Rosie Bone
HortWeek Podcast: What are the gaps in the market garden centres should be exploiting? - with Rosie Bone
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Tenders Tracker
 
Horticulture contract awards roundup: 15 - 21 October 2025
Horticulture contract awards roundup: 15 - 21 October 2025
 
 
Tenders Tracker: LIVE TABLE
Tenders Tracker: LIVE TABLE
Welcome to the Tenders Tracker, where HortWeek keeps track of the latest horticulture-related public sector tenders so you don't have to.
 

Analysis

 
Top 100 garden centre products: EPOS data October 2025
Top 100 garden centre products: EPOS data October 2025
The most-sold items by turnover in October, according to latest garden centre electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) data.
 
 
Top 50 garden centre plants: EPOS data October 2025
Top 50 garden centre plants: EPOS data October 2025
The best-selling plants by turnover in October, according to latest electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) data from garden centres.
 
 
Top 25 garden centre departments: EPOS sales data October 2025
Top 25 garden centre departments: EPOS sales data October 2025
 
 
The Methodology behind the RHS State of Gardening report
The Methodology behind the RHS State of Gardening report
HortWeek finds out how the RHS discovered 41 million people in the UK are gardeners.
 
 
12 things you need to know from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show/State of Gardening report 2026 launch
12 things you need to know from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show/State of Gardening report 2026 launch
 
 
Whatever happened to... Roseland Nurseries
Whatever happened to... Roseland Nurseries
 
 
What dates are horticulture events on in 2026? UPDATED
What dates are horticulture events on in 2026? UPDATED
 
 
Head Gardener: Brilliant trees for planting in borders + Jane Moore VIDEO
Head Gardener: Brilliant trees for planting in borders + Jane Moore VIDEO
 
 
Climate Change Resilience: Autumn may be cooler and drier than we are used to, or warmer and wetter, or both
Climate Change Resilience: Autumn may be cooler and drier than we are used to, or warmer and wetter, or both
 
 
Plant Heroes: A flying start for Petunia Priscilla despite a low-key entrance
Plant Heroes: A flying start for Petunia Priscilla despite a low-key entrance
 
Comment
 
RHS should shout about peat-free growers RHS should shout about peat-free growers
 
 
Challenging times for the wholesale trade Challenging times for the wholesale trade
 
 
Horticulture trade shows - where are they going? Horticulture trade shows - where are they going?
 
Survey
 
HortWeek FUTURE PLANTS SURVEY: which plants will be in most demand in the coming years?
HortWeek FUTURE PLANTS SURVEY: which plants will be in most demand in the coming years?
HortWeek has launched a major survey to find out how plant demand is changing in the UK.
 

Partner Content

 
ICL Hort Science masterclasses: Sustainable plant production for the future Presented by ICL ICL Hort Science masterclasses: Sustainable plant production for the future
 
Top Belgian growers return to Four Oaks Presented by VLAM Top Belgian growers return to Four Oaks
 
Why trials - and trusted people - drive sales in horticulture Presented by Fargro Why trials - and trusted people - drive sales in horticulture
 
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Top Belgian growers return to Four Oaks Backed by VLAM, eleven leading Flemish nurseries will exhibit at Four Oaks on 2-3 September 2025. Expect proven quality, reliable supply and plants tailored to the UK market Presented by VLAM Top Belgian growers return to Four Oaks
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