We are very pleased to announce that Mike Tzimas, CPA, CA will become president, Napoleon. Mike succeeds Ron McArthur, as president who previously announced his intention to retire at the end of 2022. Read more - open to all

The HTA is recruiting a new management team to include a new CEO and 2 new directors to strengthen its capabilities. Read more - members only

Six current and one retired team member from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have recently been recognised for notching-up more than 30 or 40 years of long service with the company (July 2022). Read more - open to all

Dobbies has appointed Anthony Liam Grace as its new CFO.  An announcement is also expected on the refinancing of Dobbies £225m term loan. Read more - members only

Trans-Continental Group home of brands including SnowTime & SunTime announce that Ross McFarlane will be their new representative in Scotland with immediate effect. Read more - open to all

Bents Garden & Home has this year celebrated its 10+ Club - a club which welcomes colleagues with 10 or more years’ service at the Warrington based garden centre - an event recognising a combined length of service totaling 1196 years. Read more - open to all

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the appointment of Will Armitage as a non-executive director. Read more - open to all

Selected from a cross section of the Garden Retail Industry, the panel of 9 judges will be making their decision on the GIMA Awards winners for 2022. Read more - members only

David and Thomas, Harper Adams University BEng/MEng Agricultural Engineering students, are the latest recipients of the AEA Scholarship. Read more - open to all

Fleuroselect is pleased to announce a shift in responsibilities within the organisation. Read more - open to all

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 – the leading outdoor landscaping supplier – has expanded its team with the introduction of Alice Cockburn. Read more - open to all

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Long, the founder of Longacres Garden Centre, announce his passing on Friday the 15^th of April 2022. Read more - open to all

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

Wildlife World, Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of wildlife products have appointed Stephen Gough as Sales Director as of 1^st April 2022. Read more - open to all

Colin Brickell, group plant buyer for Haskins Garden Centres, has retired after 38 years of service for the business. Read more - open to all

BHETA’s Annual General Meeting took place on 5^th July and saw Rythm Jain, CEO of door and window hardware supplier, Avocet Hardware Group appointed as its new President.  Read more - open to all

The Board of E P Barrus Ltd is announcing that in December 2023 Managing Director, Mr Robert Muir, will retire from his position after 32 years with the company, including more than 11 as Managing Director. Read more - open to all

Southern Trident is delighted to announce the appointment of a new and familiar to many, member of staff who will take on the role of National Account Manager. Read more - open to all

After what have been a challenging couple of years for all, Bents Garden & Home is refocussing its strategy to its colleagues and introducing a number of new positions within the company, designed to make ‘Bents an Exceptional Place to Work’. Read more - open to all

Good example of Syngenta Flowers' commitment to keep investing in a strong marketing organization on global and regional level. Read more - open to all

GIMA has announced the election of Jenny Douthwaite of Primeur as GIMA President, supported by Kate Ebbens of Capi Europe as Vice President. Read more - members only

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the appointment of Alan Down as vice-president. Read more - open to all

Marcus Bawdon, the barbecue whisperer will be joining the Loving Outdoor Living Zone at SOLEX 22. Read more - open to all

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 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

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 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 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

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