The Agricultural Engineers Association announce scholarship winners!
David and Thomas, Harper Adams University BEng/MEng Agricultural Engineering students, are the latest recipients of the AEA Scholarship. Read more - open to all
The Agricultural Engineers Association announce scholarship winners!
David and Thomas, Harper Adams University BEng/MEng Agricultural Engineering students, are the latest recipients of the AEA Scholarship. Read more - open to all
Ann Jennen takes on Secretary General role at Fleuroselect
Fleuroselect is pleased to announce a shift in responsibilities within the organisation. Read more - open to all
Further David Colegrave Foundation Scholarships Awards announced
Four further students have been named as recipients of scholarships through the David Colegrave Foundation. These are in addition to the winners of The Blue Diamond Scholarships announced in April, and bring the total of scholarship awards made so far this year to 11 to a value in excess of £25,000. Read more - open to all
Deco-Pak expands team
Deco-Pak – the leading outdoor landscaping supplier – has expanded its team with the introduction of Alice Cockburn. Read more - open to all
Peter Long
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Long, the founder of Longacres Garden Centre, announce his passing on Friday the 15th of April 2022. Read more - open to all
The AEA appoints new president
The Agricultural Engineers Association are delighted to announce the appointment of David Withers, Managing Director of ISEKI UK & Ireland to serve as President of the AEA. Read more - open to all
Stephen Gough becomes Sales Director at Wildlife World
Wildlife World, Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of wildlife products have appointed Stephen Gough as Sales Director as of 1st April 2022. Read more - open to all
£11000 raised for Greenfingers in London Half Marathon
Earlier this month 11 runners tackled the London Landmarks Half Marathon all in the name of Greenfingers, together raising over £11,000 for the children’s hospice garden charity. Read more - open to all
David Colegrave Foundation announces first winners of the Blue Diamond Scholarships
In the first David Colegrave scholarship awards, sponsored by Blue Diamond, eleven students share £25,000 to support their studies. Read more - open to all
John Clarke - 'He made a difference!'
John Clarke, the founder of Johnstown Garden Centre, in Co. Kildare, Ireland, passed away peacefully on 24th March 2022, aged 91 with his family at his side. Read more - open to all
A message from Sue Allen, Chairman of Greenfingers Charity
As Chairman of Greenfingers, I would like to give huge thanks to all those who did so much to support our recent Garden Re-Leaf Day. Read more - open to all
Awards highlight success at Notcutts in 125th anniversary year
Notcutts has been celebrating success across its 18 garden centres nationwide with a special conference and awards event as part of its 125th anniversary. Read more - open to all
Big Thank You for backing Garden Re-Leaf Day
Another Garden Re-Leaf Day is over. This year’s Garden Re-Leaf supporters pulled out all the stops and the Greenfingers charity would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that took part! Read more - open to all
Char-Broil promotes high-performing sales manager
Char-Broil is delighted to announce that Luke Hopkins, formerly Char-Broil UK National Sales Manager has been promoted to General Sales Manager for UK and Ireland. Read more - open to all
James Clark to leave the HTA
HTA has announced that its director of policy and communications, James Clark, is to leave after almost three years. Recruitment starts for his successor. Read more - open to all
Marcus Bawdon Masterclass at SOLEX 22
Marcus Bawdon, the barbecue whisperer will be joining the Loving Outdoor Living Zone at SOLEX 22. Read more - open to all
Arit Anderson has been announced as co-chair of the SGD Symposium
Garden writer and TV presenter Arit Anderson has been announced as co-chair of the SGD Symposium to be held at the new Hilltop Building at RHS Garden, Wisley on 9th & 10th June. Read more - open to all
Green-tech Specifier team grows with addition of Arboriculturist
Green-tech is pleased to announce that Emily Murray has joined their specification team looking at urban tree planting projects and ensuring that our product range remains at the leading edge of the tree planting arena. Read more - open to all
Dougal Philip to chair Scotland’s Garden Scheme
Scotland’s Garden Scheme, the charity which opens gardens around Scotland to raise funds for other charities, has announced changes to its key personnel. Read more - open to all
BALI appoints four Equity Ambassadors
BALI has appointed four Equity Ambassadors to support its vision to bring about positive change and improve accessibility for all into the landscape industry. Read more - members only
‘The Black Gardener’ joins the National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme welcomes Danny Clarke, garden designer, landscaper, TV presenter and self-confessed ‘friend of the earth’ aka The Black Gardener, as a new Ambassador. Read more - open to all
STIHL GB remembers Eva Mayr-Stihl
Eva Mayr-Stihl, a businesswoman, philanthropist and dedicated entrepreneur passed away on the 9th April 2022. Mayr-Stihl was instrumental in the success of STIHL. Read more - members only
YPHA member names garden shop after grandparents
Former AV & Trials Coordinator for Allensmore Nurseries and member of the YPHA, Stacey Gibson, opens Dor’s Garden in memory of her grandparents. Read more - members only
Cian grows into senior role at Wyevale Nurseries
Cian Lynch has this month been appointed as Senior Business Support Administrator for the Transplant team at Wyevale Nurseries in Herefordshire. Read more - open to all
John Herbert to receive Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2022
John W. Herbert is to be presented with a Glogal DIY Lifetime Award by three leading European and global trade associations - EDRA, HIMA and GHIN. Read more - open to all
HTA awards Pearson Memorial Medal to Mark Gregory
The 2021 Pearson Memorial Medal for outstanding service to the garden industry has been awarded to Mark Gregory, a multi award-winning garden designer from West Cowick, Yorkshire. Read more - open to all
Syngenta Flowers appoints new Global Head of Marketing
Syngenta Flowers announced the appointment of Emily Mason as Global Head of Marketing. This strategic hire supports the company’s focus on growth and innovation in recent years and a new 15-year strategic roadmap to further help growers be successful today and in the future. Read more - open to all
Anthony Gould joins the team at JBM Sales
Becky Rose and James Mitchell have welcomed Anthony Gould to their team at JBM Sales, a sales agency in the South West. Read more - open to all
Tong Garden Centre hosts team awards evening
180 of the 240 strong work force at Tong Garden Centre attended a dinner and disco at The Hilton Hotel in Leeds where a number of the team were given awards. Read more - open to all
Richard Pyrah is commercial director of Altico
Having invested more than £6m since acquisition in May 2021, Altico MD, Antony Harker has invested further with the senior team appointment of Richard Pyrah as Commercial Director. Read more - open to all