Char-Broil appoints new team to fire up UK business
Char-Broil is delighted to announce that Luke Hopkins, formerly of Landmann BBQ, joins Char-Broil UK as National Sales Manager. Read more - open to all
Char-Broil appoints new team to fire up UK business
Char-Broil is delighted to announce that Luke Hopkins, formerly of Landmann BBQ, joins Char-Broil UK as National Sales Manager. Read more - open to all
Brett Avery becomes HTA Vice-President
Brett Avery, managing director of Farplants, is to join the HTA Board as Vice-President. Read more - open to all
Georgia strengthens the John Chambers Wildflower team
Horticulture graduate Georgia Gilbert has joined the John Chambers team as a Technical Wildflower Sales advisor. Read more - open to all
Apprentice of the year winner from Bransford Webbs…again!
The Midland Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year was awarded last week at Pershore College, and was won by Bransford Webbs apprentice Isobel Watson. Isobel, who is in the second year of her apprenticeship scheme. Read more - open to all
Hadlow College Student Progression at Provender Nurseries
After working closely with the potting on and growing of hardy nursery stock Provender Nurseries are delighted to have taken on two Hadlow College students on a part-time basis. Read more - open to all
GIMA elects Simon McArdle as President
GIMA has announced the election of Simon McArdle of Westland Horticulture as GIMA President, following its rescheduled AGM held on Friday 10th July, 2020. Read more - open to all
Introducing new HTA Board members
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the appointment of three new board members as non-executive directors: Jane Lawler, Lawler Associates; Vicky Nuttall, The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA); and Ken White, Frosts Landscape Construction. Read more - open to all
Syngenta appoints new global head of Flowers business
Today, Syngenta Flowers announces that Michael Kester will retire at the end of 2020 after 42 years at Syngenta. Mark Schermer is appointed as his successor as global head of Syngenta Flowers from September 1, 2020. Read more - open to all
Mark Gregory wins first ever BBC People’s Choice Garden of the Decade Award
Mark Gregory and his 2018 Welcome to Yorkshire Chelsea garden has been crowned the winner of the BBC People’s Choice Award for Garden of the Decade. Read more - open to all
Parasene set to return to the market
The Parasene brand has been bought by a former employee, John Cartwright, the owner of Fireside Products Ltd. Read more - members only
Award-winning Garden Designer Mark Gregory named Vice President of The Yorkshire Society
Multi award-winning garden designer, Mark Gregory, has been given the title of Vice President of The Yorkshire Society, following in the footsteps of Sir Michael Parkinson, Sir Geoffrey Boycott and the Archbishop of York to name just a few. Read more - open to all
Gill Ormrod to leave the HTA
Gill Ormrod has announced that she will be leaving the HTA at the end of the month after 12 years with the association. Read more - open to all
Notcutts’ new chairman becomes High Sheriff of Suffolk
Bridget McIntyre, who became chairman of Notcutts last month, has become High Sheriff of Suffolk for the year from April. Read more - open to all
Jay Hamlett joins Horticruitment UK Ltd
Horticruitment UK Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Jay Hamlett to the role of Recruitment Consultant for the retail sector. Read more - open to all
More names confirmed for GIMA Day Conference
The annual GIMA Day Conference is fast approaching (19th March 2020), and with the latest names joining the agenda it is set to be a valuable day of learning and networking for both members and non-members. Read more - open to all
Landmann appoint new key account manager
Landmann have appointed a new Key Account manager to manage the UK sales organisation. John Taylor who was previously a KAM at Fiskars joins Landmann with immediate effect. Read more - open to all
Keith Weed appointed as the new RHS President
Keith Weed appointed as the new RHS President seeks to accelerate the positive impact of gardening on our lives, society and the environment. Read more - open to all
JDA join forces with The Satchville Gift Company
JDA have been in business now for nearly 10 years, predominately selling / supplying the garden centre industry with giftware, sundries and quirky unique ranges, both classic and contemporary. Read more - open to all
Katie Blake appoint two new sales representatives
Jack Whiteley, Chairman and CEO of Glencrest Seatex the home for Katie Blake Outdoor Furniture, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Sales Representatives. Read more - open to all
Syngenta Flowers strengthens European leadership team
Syngenta Flowers announces the appointment of Leendert Arkenbout as Head of Operations EAME for young plants and cuttings effective September 1. Read more - open to all
Duchess visits Fakenham GC during Children’s Hospice Week
The Duchess of Cambridge bought plants at Fakenham Garden Centre last week for a new garden at a Norfolk children's hospice. Plans are also underway for an imaginative space created by Greenfingers. Read more - open to all
Fallen Fruits' new sales agent for Scotland
Fallen Fruits are pleased to say, Neil Cochrane has joined the team as the new sales agent for Scotland
Read more - open to allAndy Whelan Business Development Launches Today
Andy Whelan has announced the launch of Andy Whelan Business Consultancy with its new website, working closely with MorePeople. Read more - open to all
A sponsored swim to save the Garden Museum
How do you keep a museum afloat in the treacherous waters of the coronavirus lockdown? Garden Museum Director Christopher Woodward is undertaking a 50 mile sponsored swim to save the Museum. Read more - open to all
Trevor Wellington 29/4/47 – 14/5/20
The widely known and well-liked grower and nursery manager, Trevor Wellington, has sadly died aged 73. Trevor contributed much to the growth of Highfield Garden World until his retirement in 2010. Read more - open to all
Carol Paris becomes CEO of Rosebourne
Carol Paris has become CEO of Rosebourne as Neville Prest stands down and becomes a non-executive director. Read more - open to all
John Grayson joins Hozelock
Hozelock announces the appointment of John Grayson as Commercial Director for UK and Ireland, Scandinavia and Southern Hemisphere. Read more - open to all
David Domoney takes on role of Patron for Greenfingers Charity
TV gardening personality, David Domoney, has recently been confirmed as the Greenfingers Charity’s newest Patron. The role will see David support the charity’s work in building magical and therapeutic gardens for life-limited children in hospices across the country. Read more - open to all
Mairi Devlin joins British Garden Centres
Mairi Devlin joined British Garden Centres as their new Trading Director last week. Read more - open to all
Neil Sims joins Natural Grower, the award winning veganic fertilizer
Neil Sims has started working with Natural Grower having retired from Evergreen Garden Care (formerly Scotts Miracle-Gro) last December after twenty years. Read more - open to all