Clare Matterson CBE will be the next Director General of the RHS, the UK’s largest gardening charity. Clare, currently Executive Director, Engagement at the Natural History Museum (NHM), will join the RHS on Monday 9 May 2022. Read more - open to all

Following a period of range expansions and updates, Sipcam Home & Garden has further boosted its offering to the garden retail market with a bigger team and new offices to facilitate exciting future growth opportunities. Read more - open to all

Zest MD, Steve Morgan, has raised £28,500 for motor neurone research by completing the Doddie Cup 500 as part of a team of four former rugby players. Read more - open to all

At a virtual awards presentation held on 15^th February 2022, Barton Grange Garden Centre was announced as the winner of the ‘Destination Garden Centre of the Year’ award. Read more - open to all

After increasing demand GARDENA UK is expanding the sales team to support growth within the garden centre industry. Read more - open to all

Managing Director of Zest, Steve Morgan, is embarking on an epic cycle challenge – the Doddie Cup 500 with a team of fellow ex-rugby players,  Read more - open to all

Local news headlines include tributes to the owners of Brookfields Garden Centre, an otter raiding Otter Nurseries, approval for a new Sunderland garden centre, an acquisition by Kybotech and developments at Newbridge Nurseries. Read more - members only

The RHS rolled out the red carpet yesterday to the YPHA, a vibrant new group for young horticulturists.  Sue Biggs told them, “You are going to be the saviours of the horticulture industry.” Read more - open to all

SBM Life Science has expanded its UK marketing team as part of its strategy for growth within the industry, with the appointment of a new dedicated product manager. Read more - open to all

An industry group is fundraising to secure the future of Floral Fantasia at RHS Hyde Hall, developed, funded and cared for by the late Peter Seabrook. Read more - open to all

It is with great sadness that the Four Oaks family announces the death of owner Richard Harding age 77. Richard passed away peacefully at home last night. Read more - open to all

VegTrug are very pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Diaper to Operations Director with effect from January 1st 2022.
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Peter Seabrook, MBE, died suddenly on Friday of a heart attack.  At 86 he was campaigning for UK growers till the end. Read more - open to all

21 years after co-founding MorePeople with Guy Moreton, Peter Hunt has retired from the business. Read more - open to all

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is to offer its members an even greater level of support thanks to investment in the technical and professional skillset of its staff. Read more - open to all

Family-owned discount retailer QD – QualityDiscounts.com, has appointed a new finance director, following the retirement of Graham Moxon. Read more - open to all

GCA figures for show sales for January were +22% ahead of pre-pandemic 2020 with outdoor leisure, farm shops and houseplants forging ahead. Read more - members only

One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries is celebrating half a decade of success within its inhouse apprenticeships and trainee manager programmes this month (February 2022). Read more - open to all

Friends from horticulture will wear a flower in their button hole for the funeral of Peter Seabrook on Thursday 24^th February.  Numbers are limited, so advanced notice is important if you wish to attend.

Tammy Woodhouse was named the GCA’s Chairman for 2022 – 23 with Will Blake becoming Chairman Elect, during its virtual AGM meeting, which took place on February 10. Read more - open to all

Due to the continued growth of the brand and a boom in sales for its highly-rated BBQ grills, Char-Broil has appointed Daniel Grundy as its new Sales Representative for UK & Ireland. Read more - open to all

Evergreen Garden Care grows sales but warns of inflation and some product shortages, as 2021 results are published. Read more - members only

Geoff Caesar has recently joined Allensmore Nurseries as business development director. Read more - open to all

David Denny has become HTA Director of Research & Insights while Marin Simmons will become Head of Horticulture leaving a vacancy for a new HTA director of Membership. Read more - open to all

The West Yorkshire Garden Centre has invested significantly to treble The food preparation area for its restaurants. Read more - open to all

Increasing its headcount by over 40%, Hartman has invested in all areas of the business.  The most senior appointment at Hartman is Head of Sales – David Cotgrave. Read more - open to all

Darlac, the cutting tools experts, are delighted to announce the appointment of Damian McEvoy as Technical Lead to strengthen the firm’s in-house product development capability. Read more - open to all

Durston Garden Products is extremely saddened to announce the passing away of its much-loved sales agent, James (Jim) Kelly, who died in late 2021, aged 84 years. Read more - open to all

After more than 40 years of working for Hillier Nurseries, Hossein Arshadi has retired from his position as board member and Hillier Trees Amenity Director. Read more - open to all

Azpects Ltd is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Carter from Technical Manager to Associate Director. Jeff remains the lead for products and technical support at Azpects. Read more - open to all