Daffodil growers recognised as Defra increases by 50% the number of seasonal workers allocated for businesses in edible and ornamental horticulture next year. Read more - members only

The Government has re-appointed Nicholas Saphir as Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for one year, with effect from 1 April 2023.  Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced that leading economist Roger Martin-Fagg will be speaking at its 56^th annual conference in Blackburn this January (January 22 until 25, 2023). Read more - open to all

British Garden Centres welcomes Scott McCabe as their Group Buying Director. Scott, with a wealth of industry experience, joins BGC on December 1st.  Read more - open to all

Steve Potter celebrates his 50th Birthday by donating 50 Christmas Trees (one for each of his Birthdays!) to The One Love Project Soup Kitchen & Foodbank. Read more - open to all

Former GCA chairman Peter Burks is to become the new CEO of the Garden Centre Association, starting in January. Read more - open to all

Last week Wilko eased its financial pressures with a £48m sale and leaseback of its distribution hub. However, The Times reports it is in talks for a further £30m emergency loan. Read more - members only

Perennial is calling for organisations to become ambassadors and participate in its Mental Health First Aider training programme. As part of the charity’s health and wellbeing focus the programme aims to put more Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace. Read more - open to all

Green-tech is celebrating after finding out that two of their team have been named as winners in the Pro Landscaper ‘30 under 30’ - The Next Generation Initiative. Read more - open to all

It has been reported that Tony Stubbs, who joined his parents at Toad Hall Garden Centre, Henley in 1972, has died at the age of 76. Read more - open to all

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 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.  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

The RSPB announced its first ever Ambassador programme. At the renowned charity’s 131^st 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 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

Bee ecologist and founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust Dave Goulson will share his expertise on sustainability at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference in Blackburn in January (January 22 until 25, 2023). Read more - open to all

Tim Fawbert whose previous role was with the French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has joined one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries as Group Finance Director. Read more - open to all

Eliot Barden, the Production and Education Manager for Majestic Trees, is in the final three to become AIPH’s Young International Grower of the Year. Read more - open to all

Farplants Sales Ltd (Farplants) are pleased to announce General Manager, David Salisbury, appointment as a Director. Read more - open to all

“Put your Christmas sweater on, it's got to be done” are the words of Christmas crooner, Michael Bublé, and who are we to disagree especially when it is for charity? Read more - open to all

In the lead up to Christmas, Perennial, the charity helping people in horticulture, is launching an urgent appeal in response to the worst cost of living crisis seen in a generation. Read more - open to all

PhD completed, Tobias Lane was building his own horticulture research business in Hampshire.  Now he needs help as his glass houses have been devastated by a freak tornado. Read more - open to all

Garden Centre Association (GCA) members will hear from a serial entrepreneur, former Chief Finance Officer and adventurer on how to achieve ‘big bold goals’ at its annual conference in Blackburn (January 22 until 25, 2023). Read more - open to all

SBM Life Science, the group behind the iconic fertiliser brands, Baby Bio® and Phostrogen®, has celebrated a successful season for the company, sharing news of the expansion of its UK sales team and the growth of market shares throughout 2022.  Read more - open to all

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

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 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

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

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

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