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Winners and losers this horticulture week: sold, SPS, heatwave

29 May 2026

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Garden centre sold + 13 x 2026 acquisitions

Defra says SPS agreement will come into force in July 2027 + COMMENT

British Garden Centres makes 80th acquisition + garden retailers bought so far in 2026

Home Bargains expands

downs

Bedding growers banking on improved June to save season

Elderly farmer dies in silo

Seesaw May weather leaves garden centre season in balance


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See our exclusive RANKING  of ornamentals nurseries by annual turnover  plus the  FULL REPORT AND ANALYSIS . 

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    The Hurlingham Club, Fulham, SW6

  • Plant Centre Buyer

    Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Wakehurst, West Sussex, Hybrid

  • Gardener

    Summer Isles Enterprises Ltd, Isle of Tanera Mor, Achiltibuie

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    Lewes District & Eastbourne Borough Councils, Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils

  • Gardener

    Horatios Garden, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury

  • Professional Horticulturist / Gardener

    Country Estate, New Forest

  • Allotments Officer

    Birmingham City Council, Birmingham

  • Static Site Team Leader

    Fresh Horticultural Careers, North London, Static Site.

  • Garden Maintenance Foreperson

    Fresh Horticultural Careers, London and the Home Counties

  • Assistant Buyer

    E W King & Co Ltd, Kelvedon

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