Jackie Eades to bring Dymak to the UK
Jackie Eades is to bring her years of experience and expertise from the garden industry into her new role as Head of UK at Dymak ltd. Read more - open to all
Jackie Eades to bring Dymak to the UK
Jackie Eades is to bring her years of experience and expertise from the garden industry into her new role as Head of UK at Dymak ltd. Read more - open to all
GCA to welcome inclusion and diversity consultant at 2023 conference
Consultant, public speaker and author Linbert Spencer OBE will be presenting at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference in Blackburn in January (January 22 until 25, 2023). Read more - open to all
Fleur Smith has joined Fullbrook Nursery
Fleur brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge within the industry and has spent many years helping to provide excellent sales service to customers within the landscape industry. Read more - open to all
YPHA heads to Barton Grange
A team of 20 Young People in Horticulture headed to Lancashire to visit some fantastic horticulture businesses. And what a trip it was! Read more - open to all
GCA recruiting for new CEO
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is starting its recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer. The new CEO will work closely with the Executive committee to lead the organisation. Read more - open to all
Andy Abraham joins the RocketGro team
RocketGro is excited to announce that it has expanded its team with the appointment of Andy Abraham as the company’s new Sales Director. Read more - open to all
Ian Boardman passes away
GCA offers condolences as former Inspector Ian Boardman passes away. Read more - open to all
AIPH elects a new President
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the world’s champion for the power of plants, has elected Leonardo Capitanio as its new President. Read more - open to all
Sarah Eberle FSGD receives SGD Lifetime Achievement Award
SGD Fellow and renowned garden designer, Sarah Eberle FSGD has been named as this year's recipient of the Society of Garden Designers Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more - open to all
Cliff Bowers has passed away
Sadly Cliff Bowers passed away on Friday 9th September. He was a very successful agent who started representing companies within the Horticultural industry at the tender age of 18. Read more - open to all
Ex-director of Dobbies Johnny Trotter has died
Johnny Trotter, a former director of Dobbies and a true horticulturalist, died suddenly on 21st August at the age of 74. Read more - open to all
Boyd's final Presidential act, a pardon
2023 will see a gear change in member engagement says The HTA as Alan Down becomes President. He succeeds Boyd Douglas-Davies whose final act was a Presidential pardon. Read more - members only
A new business venture for Andy Abraham
After 20 years working with Solus, and latterly 9 years at Westland, Andy Abraham has left the company to explore new business opportunities within the industry. Read more - open to all
BHETA recruits Sofia to its member services team
BHETA has appointed Sofia Sanchez to its members services team. As member services co-ordinator, Sofia will be focussing on member relationships in terms of answering queries and providing information updates. Read more - open to all
Nova Outdoor Living appoints new sales manager
After experiencing unprecedented growth, Nova Outdoor Living has been on the search for new talent that can continue to help steer the company into ambitious waters. This search has led to the appointment of Tara Harris as their new Sales and Operations Manager. Read more - open to all
Richard Claxton GP joins the Greenfingers Board of Trustees
The Greenfingers Charity’s Board of Trustees has further expanded with the inclusion of Richard Claxton, GP and therapeutic garden designer. Read more - open to all
New Senior Ecologist for the RHS
New RHS Senior Ecologist appointed to help increase biodiversity in UK’s gardens. The new post, a first for the RHS, will design and lead ecological surveys at the charity’s five gardens. Read more - open to all
Changes to leadership team at Evergreen Garden Care
Changes to leadership team at Evergreen Garden Care. Karl Kahofer, current CEO will transition to Executive Chairman position; Mark Portman, current UK & Ireland GM, will take on the role of CEO. Read more - open to all
David Domoney is appointed Garden Bird Ambassador for the RSPB
The RSPB announced its first ever Ambassador programme. At the renowned charity’s 131st meeting, several famous faces were announced as Ambassadors and amongst them was popular garden broadcaster, David Domoney, who was asked to be garden bird ambassador. Read more - open to all
Brian Evans, former Wyevale Chief Executive, has died
Brian Evans died on 12th October at the age of 78. As chief executive and then chairman of Wyevale for 31 years he built a national chain of 114 garden centres. Read more - open to all
Richard Gill from Green-tech joins the BALI Board
Richard Gill of Green-tech, the UKs largest supplier to the landscape industry, has been voted on to the British Association of Landscape Industries board of Directors at the Associations’ National Annual General Meeting held on 15th September 2022. Read more - open to all
Promotion for Broil King employee
James Leach has been promoted to the position of Sales Manager South East effective from October 2022. James has been with Broil King for 1 year and had previously worked as a Sales Merchandiser. Read more - open to all
New Chief Executive to take HTA to next level
The HTA has named Fran Barnes as the new Chief Executive. With the recent additions of directors of Marketing and of Public Affairs it has a new management team. Read more - open to all
Alan Titchmarsh MBE to be patron of Colegrave Seabrook Foundation
Horticulturalist and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh has agreed to be the new Patron of The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation, the charity which supports students studying horticulture. Read more - open to all
Five Ornamental Growers of the Year
Five winners of the first HTA Grower of the Year Awards were revealed at the HTA conference. They include Allensmore, Ball Colegrave and Palmstead. Read more - members only
Amanda joins Joy of Plants team as Library Manager
Amanda Barber from Berkshire has joined the team at a plant information company as its new Library Manager (September 2022). Read more - open to all
Maggie Bingham (1950 – 2022)
Margaret Bingham, co-founder of Kingfisher Nursery at Gedney Hill in Lincolnshire, has died, aged 71, on 4th September after a short illness. Read more - open to all
Statements from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the HTA
'It is with extreme sorrow and deep respect that the Society marks the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of the RHS,' says the charity. The HTA adds its sincere condolences. Read more - open to all
Kyle scoops top award at Four Oaks Trade Show
Production Manager at Wyevale Nurseries Kyle Ross has been presented with a special new award at this year’s Four Oaks Trade Show. Read more - open to all
Adam Woolcott becomes Handy’s gardening expert
British garden equipment manufacturer Handy is delighted to announce the appointment of multi-award-winning garden designer Adam Woolcott as its new gardening expert. Read more - open to all