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Purple Ash Media, the powerhouse team behind GroundsFest, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Landscaper magazine. This strategic move brings together the UK’s most dynamic live grounds maintenance event and one of the industry’s leading trade publications, creating a unified, year-round platform for the landscaping sector. The acquisition includes The Landscaper’s full portfolio:

GroundsFest Academy is set to host the Champion Greens: Fine Turf Greenkeeper’s Masterclass at BTME, Harrogate, delivering a focused learning session designed to help greenkeepers prepare their bowling and golf greens for the season ahead. Taking place on Thursday 22 January from11:00am – 3:00pm the session will be led by Stuart Yarwood MG, Regional Technical

GroundsFest was delighted to sponsor the 2025 BALI National Landscape Awards – a standout celebration of the landscaping industry and the people, skills and businesses that make it thrive. The Awards continue to set the benchmark for excellence, shining a light on outstanding projects and recognising the dedication, professionalism and creativity found right across the

GroundsFest is heading into 2026 with incredible momentum, following a record-breaking rebook phase that highlights the industry’s growing confidence in – and excitement for – the event. During the rebook period, GroundsFest 2026 has already achieved: Nearly 200 exhibitor stand bookings already Over 20,000sqm of sold space More than 6,000sqm of extra floorplan added to

GroundsFest has been recognised for its exceptional contribution to the groundscare and landscaping industry, having won the Industry Impact Award at the EN Indy Awards. The Industry Impact Award celebrates an exhibition or trade show that has demonstrably changed, influenced, or significantly contributed to the growth and advancement of the industry it serves – and

The latest free GroundsFest Academy event once again proved a huge success, this time focusing on Irrigation Maintenance in partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS). Held at the impressive Throws Farm Research and Technology Centre in Great Dunmow, Essex – the heart of OAS’s research and development activity – attendees were treated to a day

GroundsFest 2025 cemented its place as the UK’s largest industry trade show after just three years, with an incredible 9,037 visitors over two days. The event’s rapid growth was clear for all to see: more exhibitors, more visitors, and more innovation than ever before. The show offered hundreds of brands, cutting-edge product launches, and a

Visitors to GroundsFest 2025 can put their skills to the test in a brand-new Academy session – The KAR Sprinkler Service Challenge. Hosted at the GroundsFest Academy stand (L12), this hands-on challenge will see participants assemble a fully serviceable sprinkler head against the clock. Each attempt will be timed, with results added to a live