Kate Ebbens raises over £30,000 for the Greenfingers Charity

In an awe-inspiring display of dedication and community spirit, Kate Ebbens has successfully raised over £30,000 for the Greenfingers Charity through her relentless fundraising efforts throughout 2024. Read more - open to all

New Years Eve finish

Geoff Ramm to speak at GCA conference

Creator and author of Celebrity Service and Celebrity Service Superstars and Forbes named ‘Game Changer’ Geoff Ramm will be presenting at the GCA conference in Reading this month. Read more - open to all

‘Game Changer’ & customer service guru  Geoff Ramm to speak at GCA conference

CBE for Alan Titchmarsh in NY Honours

Six people from Environmental Horticulture have been recognised in HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2025, led by the industry champion Alan Titchmarsh. Read more - open to all

 Alan Titchmarsh

Inter-Generational Diversity Expert to be a key speaker at GCA conference

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed that Inter-Generational Diversity Expert Henry Rose Lee will be speaking at its annual conference at De Vere Wokefield Estate Reading this January. Read more - open to all

Inter-Generational Diversity Expert Henry Rose Lee, who is speaking at the GCA’s annual conference

Leading economist revealed as a key speaker at 2025 GCA conference

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced that leading economist Roger Martin-Fagg will be speaking at its 58th annual conference at De Vere Wokefield Estate Reading this January. Read more - open to all

Economist Roger Martin–Fagg

British Garden Centres strengthens its nursery team

Following a period of exponential growth, British Garden Centres has strengthened its nursery team to increase its plant growth and production facilities nationwide. Read more - open to all

Henry Nicholson

Phil Tremayne and Peter Donegan to co-host APL Awards 2025

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) has announced a dynamic hosting partnership to host the 30th Anniversary APL Awards 2025. APL General Manager Phil Tremayne will be joined by Peter Donegan on Friday, 14 March 2025. Read more - open to all

Phil Tremayne and Peter Donegan

Concern for the industry after Homebase

The Executive chair of BHETA asks what’s next for suppliers following the demise of Homebase and expresses his concern for the industry. Read more - open to all

Andrew Weiss

Green-tech strengthens team with four new sales appointments

Green-tech has announced the appointment of four new starters who bring fresh skills and enthusiasm to support its busy sales department. Read more - open to all

L-r: Jacob, Natalie, Dean, India and Andrew

BHETA appointes Marketing Executive

BHETA has appointed Natalia Ciecierska as Marketing Executive working on promoting both the BHETA brand and the Exclusively Show.   Read more - open to all

Natalia Ciecierska

Sipcam Home & Garden appoint Alan Jones as Retail Channel Manager

Sipcam Home & Garden have added valuable industry experience to their team with the appointment of Alan Jones as Retail Channel Manager. Read more - open to all

Alan Jones & Nigel Thompson

New Sinclair appointments strengthen its sales team

Sinclair, part of Westland Horticulture, is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly experienced members to its sales team. Read more - open to all

Adam Price - Sinclair Sales Manager, South West.

Squire's Martin Breddy sets retirement date

The Board of Directors of Squire’s Garden Centres has announced that Martin Breddy, managing director since 2016, has decided to retire next summer. Read more - open to all

Martin Breddy

Kersten Catella to be keynote speaker at Women in Horticulture event

Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director Kersten Catella has been selected to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at an inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event next month. Read more - open to all

Horticultural showman is new Director at the Eden Project

The new Director of Horticulture at the Eden Project is Peter Jones.  He 'is a horticultural showman and will bring excitement and wonder to our plant collections’. Read more - open to all

British Garden Centres welcomes new buyers

British Garden Centres is delighted to announce significant changes within its plant buying team. This move aims to drive forward the company's plant offering across its 65 stores and cater to the evolving needs and preferences of customers' gardens. Read more - open to all

Phoebe Cater

Garden centre industry loses a much-respected friend and colleague

News has come through of the sad loss to the industry of David Smith, Account Manager for Taylors Bulbs in the West Midlands and Northern Ireland.  Read more - open to all

Chris Jessons raises over £1.3k for the Greenfingers Charity

Chris personally posted or hand delivered each of the auctioned items to their new homes, going above and beyond to ensure the success of his fundraising initiative. Read more - open to all

 Chris Jesson Cheque Presentation

The future of breeding remains bright at David Austin

Shropshire-based rose breeder David Austin® announce the appointment of Daniel Myhill to a senior position within its esteemed rose breeding department. Read more - open to all

Daniel Myhill

New Chairs of Garden Media Guild announced

Hornby George PR is delighted to announce that its founder and director, Kimberley Hornby George, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Garden Media Guild (GMG).  Read more - open to all

Kimberley Hornby George

Bransford Webbs is a Great Place To Work®!

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are very proud to announce that they have achieved certification as a Great Place To Work®. Read more - open to all

Staff by new entrance sign

Melcourt appoints Nikki Burton as Managing Director

Melcourt Industries Ltd announce the appointment of Nikki Burton as Managing Director from 1st January 2025. Andy Chalmers, current Managing Director, will retire on 31 December 2024 after over 45 years in the bark and compost industry. Read more - open to all

Renowned Garden designer Pip Probert to speak at APL Awards 2025

The APL has announced that multi-award-winning garden designer Pip Probert, will speak at the APL Awards 2025. This highly anticipated awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 14 March 2025, at The Brewery, London. Read more - open to all

G Plants welcomes new Regional Account Manager

Sales Team Expansion Aims to Enhance Customer Experience and Drive Growth in the Garden Centre Market with new Regional Account Manager Andy Lewis Read more - open to all

Andy Lewis, Regional Account Manager, GPlants

Sipcam and Westland top the GIMA Awards 2024

Over 400 guests watched as Sipcam retained the GIMA best product award from last year, while Westland was voted supplier of the year by GCA members. Read more - open to all

Sipcam wields the GIMA Sword of Honour

Sue Allen steps down as Chairman of Greenfingers

At the Greenfingers Charity Annual General Meeting, a significant leadership transition took place. Sue Allen, who has been the driving force behind the charity during her tenure as Chairman, stepped down from the role. Sue, however, will continue to serve the charity as a dedicated Trustee for another year. Read more - open to all

 Sue Allen steps down as Greenfingers Charity Chair as Boyd Douglas-Davies takes the helm

Green Team unveils new Begonia branding

YPHA’s Green Team prepare for and present their branding concepts in the competition to unveil a new Begonia at Gardeners World Live 2025. Read more - open to all

The pitch

Provender Nurseries’ James Robson winner of Pro Landscapers 30 Under 30

James Robson, Quoted sales at Provender Nurseries became the proud recipient of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2024 at an award ceremony at Futurescape.  Read more - open to all

Richard Burt and James Robson

New leadership team for Mr Fothergill’s

Following the appointment of Michael Yates as its new CEO earlier this year, Mr Fothergill’s today, announces three new executive appointments. Read more - open to all

 Michael Yates, CEO at Mr Fothergill's

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