Adam Banks wins Garland’s ‘Sales Agent of the Year’
The coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award presented by Garland Products has been won in 2023 by Adam Banks, the newest member of the company’s team. Read more - open to all
Adam Banks wins Garland’s ‘Sales Agent of the Year’
The coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award presented by Garland Products has been won in 2023 by Adam Banks, the newest member of the company’s team. Read more - open to all
New appointment at 4 Seasons Outdoor
4 Seasons Outdoor are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Sandbrook to their sales team. Read more - open to all
The Garden Media Guild confirms new officers
The Garden Media Guild (GMG) is pleased to announce that it has confirmed the appointment of its officer roles, with Mike Palmer returning as Chair, supported by Alexandra Campbell, Stephanie Hafferty and Lexi Gee as Vice-Chairs. Read more - open to all
GIMA appoints new Membership & Marketing Co-ordinator
GIMA is pleased to announce that is has recently appointed Angie Lloyd as the trade association’s new Membership and Marketing Co-ordinator. Read more - open to all
Micheala’s world-beating coffee puts Haskins on top of the world
Michaela Wilson, from Haskins West End, was named one of the best baristas in the world, taking third place in Costa Coffee’s Global Barista of the Year competition. Read more - open to all
Linda wins competition to name new phormium
A member of the team at one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries has won a competition to name a new phormium bred by new variety managers at Plantipp (May 2023). Read more - open to all
Senior RHS role for Dobbies' senior houseplant buyer
Claire Bishop, Senior Houseplant Buyer at Dobbies, has been appointed as one of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chairs of Assessors. Read more - open to all
New Product Specification Manager for Green-tech Specifier
Seraya Sigsworth has recently joined Green-tech Specifier as their Product Specification Manager. Read more - open to all
Success for seventh generation of family business
Durston Garden Products is celebrating, as Katie Durston – the seventh generation of the family to join the business – has completed her City & Guilds Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, achieving Distinction across the board. Read more - open to all
RocketGro marks new chapter with appointment of Managing Director
As part of its ongoing growth strategy, RocketGro has appointed Toby Thomas to the role of managing director with immediate effect. The news is the first in a series of exciting new announcements set to come out of the business this year. Read more - open to all
Fullbrook Nursery welcomes a new appointment
Fullbrook Nursery based in Lichfield Staffordshire continues its ambitious growth plans by continuing to invest in its cash and carry site based in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Read more - open to all
The restoration of Bridgemere Show Gardens gathers steam
Blue Diamond appoints TV gardener, author & chartered horticulturalist, David Domoney, as ambassador to Bridgemere Show Gardens. Read more - members only
Garden centre staff to attend IGCA Congress study tour
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Trust has selected Louise Kemp from Coolings Wych Cross Garden Centre and Ashley Bains from Barton Grange to attend this year’s International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) Congress (2023). Read more - open to all
New product team at AMES UK brings innovation to the fore
As AMES UK continues unequivocally on its mission to become the trusted authority on everything outdoors, it has continued to invest in two key appointments within its product team to place innovation and bestselling lines at the fore for all its brands including Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta. Read more - open to all
Society of Garden Designers announces 2023 Fellowships
The Society of Garden Designers has announced its 2023 Fellowships with six leading garden designers being awarded the honour in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the profession. Read more - open to all
Three staff celebrate a century of service at Wyevale Nurseries
Three team members from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have between them accrued a century of service with the commercial grower (June 2023). Read more - open to all
Jail for Michael Hall of Deco-Pak
The former director of Deco-Pak, Michael Hall, has been jailed following the 2017 death of a worker who was crushed by the robot arm of a bagging machine. Read more - members only
Grange Fencing hires Jason Richardson as new head of sales
Jason Richardson has been appointed as the new Head of Sales at Grange Fencing. Richardson brings over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, most recently serving as Joint Managing Director at Haemmerlin wheelbarrows. Read more - open to all
Andy Whelan joins Gardenforum
We are delighted to have coaxed Andy Whelan out of retirement to become an additional member of the Gardenforum team on a consultancy basis. Read more - open to all
Susan Fairley joins the team at The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers Ltd
Susan Fairley has been appointed to the new role of Trade Federation Manager across Gardenex, PetQuip and the Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) as we say goodbye to Pat Flynn at PetQuip and CHA, who is retiring at the end of this month. Read more - open to all
Fallen Fruits UK announce new Company Sales Director
Leading UK garden sundries supplier Fallen Fruits UK has announced the arrival of James Brindle as the company’s new sales director. Read more - open to all
Top Apprentice award for Josh at Malvern
WYEVALE Nurseries’ Business Support team member Josh Pascoe has been presented with the MRG Apprentice of the Year 2022/2023 award at the recent RHS Malvern Spring Festival. Read more - open to all
Artevasi appoints Darren Boorman as the new UK Director
We are delighted to announce that Darren Boorman has joined the team at Artevasi as UK Director to lead the company's vision in the UK to be a leading supplier of recycled plastic, ceramic and terracotta pots. Read more - open to all
Jason Pike joins JFH Horticultural Supplies
Jason Pike has joined JFH Horticultural Supplies. He was national sales manager for Bord na Mona and The Greener Gardening Co until UK operations ceased last year. Read more - open to all
Glee Talent Store finalists selected to showcase at Glee 2023
Twelve candidates from this year’s Glee Talent Store have been selected to showcase their designs at Glee (May 2023). Read more - open to all
Where next for Boyd?
30th April was the last day for Boyd Douglas-Davies at British Garden Centres. So where next for one of the best-known characters in UK garden retail? Read more - members only
The Bearded Botanist makes it 500 for the YPHA
The Young People in Horticulture Association reveals that the Bearded Botanist becomes their 500th member. Plus, there are three additions to the committee. Read more - members only
Leon Boots in marathon World Record
Last weekend, Becky Lafford broke the women’s world record for a marathon run in wellies, using the same lightweight Leon Boots that claimed the men’s record in 2021. Read more - open to all
Sarah Raven achieves Planet Mark certification
The gardening brand celebrates accreditation in the lead up to Earth Day on 22nd April. Sarah Raven achieves Planet Mark certification marking its commitment to reach net zero by 2050. Read more - open to all
James Oakey appointed Buying Director, Hayloft Plants Ltd
James Oakey appointment as Buying Director of Hayloft Plants Ltd will make the retirement of the founders, Yvonne & Derek Jarman, much easier within the next couple of years. Read more - open to all