Malcolm Scott Consultants appoints new associate

Garden centre planning and design specialists Malcolm Scott Consultants has expanded its Worcester-based team with the appointment of a new Associate, Read more - open to all

Andrew Burton

New sales agency appointments

West Country Soil Improvement Ltd have announced the appointment of ARC Southern to represent them across the Southern Counties of England including Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Middlesex and South London. Read more - open to all

The team from ARC Southern

Support Steve Harper as he runs for Perennial

Bord na Mona's Steve Harper is running the Great North Run on September 8th (2 days before Glee) on behalf of the gardeners' charity, Perennial.  Click here to support him, Read more - open to all

Brian's lifetime in horticulture is just what the doctor ordered

Mr Fothergill's celebrated 60 years in horticulture for their Trials Manager Brian Talman at their August Press day with a presentation of an acer Shirasawanum Jordan in a premium pot with a personalised inscription. Read more - open to all

Brian being presented with his Acer by joint MD's John Fothergill and David Carey.

New member to the sales team for Evergreen Horticulture

Evergreen Horticulture® is delighted to welcome Paul McDonagh who has joined our team as Regional Sales Manager for the South of England. Read more - open to all

Paul McDonagh

Alastair Fisher is the new president of Bheta

BHETA’s Annual General Meeting took place on 10th July and saw Alastair Fisher, joint managing director of Taylor’s Eye Witness appointed as its new President. Read more - open to all

Alastair Fisher

Westland picks its 2019 Rising Stars

Each year Westland and the Garden Centre Association (GCA) search for the most up-and-coming employees at garden centres who show great potential and would benefit from the opportunity to further their skills and experiences as part of the Rising Stars Program. Read more - open to all

Rising Stars - July 2019

Wales & West GCA regional winners revealed

Staff at garden centres across the Wales & West region are celebrating after scooping awards during a presentation evening at Castle Gardens this week (Tuesday, July 23, 2019). Read more - open to all

Right Michael Cole with staff & left Mike Lind from Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre.

GCA Midlands members receive regional awards

Staff from Garden Centre Association (GCA) member garden centres in the Midlands received awards during a presentation evening at East Bridgford Garden Centre last week (Thursday, July 18, 2019). Read more - open to all

Fairways Garden Centre, Ashbourne with their awards & (centre) Michael Cole, (2nd right) Mike Lind &

N.East and N.West GCA regional winners revealed

Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the North East and North West are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation yesterday (Tuesday, July 16) at Bents Garden & Home. Read more - open to all

Barton Grange Garden Centre

Stormafit Sales Team of the Year 18/19

Gordon and Caroline Vass have demonstrated a tremendous work ethic and have proven their value to the Stormafit team yet again.  Read more - open to all

Pauline Thomas celebrates 20 years with Horticruitment UK Ltd

Pauline has worked for Horticruitment since 1999 recruiting for the Garden Centre and Nursery Sectors. Previous experience of working in a garden centre ignited Pauline’s passion for horticulture. Read more - open to all

Pauline Thomas celebrates 20 years with Horticruitment UK

HTA drives the plant health agenda forward

Continuing the HTA agenda and prioritisation of plant health by the HTA, Alistair Yeomans will be taking on a new role to drive this forward focussing on the development of the plant health agenda. Read more - open to all

Alistair Yeomans

New appointments at Squire’s Garden Centres

Squire’s Garden Centres have made a number of exciting appointments, including promoting two members of staff to the roles of Centre Manager. Read more - open to all

George Bishop

Plant Heritage honours Roger Parsons, Sweet Pea expert, with prestigious Brickell Award

The Brickell Award winner 2019 is Roger Parsons for his work on Lathyrus. Roger is the holder of the National Collection of Lathyrus and in 2018 was awarded Scientific National Collection status. Read more - open to all

The Brickell Award winner 2019 is Roger Parsons for his work on Lathyrus.

Sean Robinson appointed Chief Executive Officer of Stiga Group

Sean Robinson appointed Chief Executive Officer of Stiga Group; Georg Metz steps down as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Read more - open to all

Sean Robinson appointed Chief Executive Officer of Stiga Group

E. P. Barrus extends garden division team with appointment of area sales manager

E.P. Barrus has extended its sales team with the appointment of Gary Bowness as Area Sales Manager covering the North West and Midlands. Read more - open to all

Gary Bowness

Vitax appoints new area sales manager

Vitax is delighted to announce the appointment of a new area sales manager to cover customers across Avon, Wilts, Hants and Dorset following the retirement of Julian Goodhand earlier this year. Read more - open to all

Mark Butler (left) national sales manager with  David Beech, Vitax’s new area sales manager.

Rainer Schubert becomes Burgon & Ball UK MD

Rainer Schubert has been appointed as Burgon & Ball UK managing director.  Most recently he was UK and ROI sales director at Scotts Miracle-Gro. Read more - open to all

Rainer Schubert

Details of the funeral for John Strange have been announced

The funeral for John Strange, founder of Keydell Nurseries, will be held at All Saints Church, Catherington PO8 0TD on August 19th at 12pm. Flowers are welcome or donations via Barrells Funeral Directors for British Heart Foundation or Rowans Hospice. Read more - open to all

Dorset applauds its champions of nature

On Thursday 25 July, Dorset’s most wildlife friendly gardeners were revealed at Castle Gardens in Sherborne, during Dorset Wildlife Trust’s 10th annual Wildlife Friendly Gardening Competition awards ceremony. Read more - open to all

Winners of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Friendly Gardening Competition 2019 with Dr George McG

SBM’s field sales team continues to grow

A new appointment has been made to Scott’s team with Louis King taking up the position of Territory Account Manager. Read more - open to all

Scott Williams and Louis King

Founder of Keydell Nurseries dies unexpectedly

We are sorry to announce John Strange, founder of Keydell Nurseries, unexpectedly passed away at the weekend after many years in the trade. Read more - open to all

John Strange, founder of Keydell Nurseries

GCA’s South Thames area award winners revealed

Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the South Thames region are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation evening this week (Wednesday, July 17, 2019) at Haskins Garden Centre – Snowhill. Read more - open to all

Left, Alyson Haywood and right Mike Lind, with staff from Squires Garden Centre, Hersham.

Ian appointed Commercial Sales Director

Ian Wright from Shifnal near Telford has recently (July 2019) joined one of the UK’s leading nurseries as Commercial Sales Director. Read more - open to all

Ian Wright Commercial Sales Director at Wyevale Nurseries

GCA announces North Thames award winners

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) yesterday (Monday, July 15) unveiled its winners for the North Thames region during a presentation at Poplars Garden Centre. Read more - open to all

Perrywood Garden Centre - Tiptree

16 new starters join Green-tech in the first six months of 2019

Since January of this year Green-tech has welcomed 16 new starters and seen three promotions. Read more - open to all

 Green-tech's new starters

Squire’s recognised as a leading employer by Surrey Choices

Two employees from Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea have been given “Outstanding Achievement” awards from Surrey Choices. Read more - open to all

L-R: Kathryn Aitken, Louise Punter (CEO at Surrey Chambers of Commerce) & Paul Mason.

Extreme Lounging expands their team

We are thrilled to be able to write to you with news of further brand development and investment for Extreme Lounging. Read more - open to all

Connor Vallo has also joined the team as Area Manager for the North of England.

New Leaf Plants appoint North Regional sales person

Mollie Higginson joins New Leaf Plants sales team as North Regional sales representative. Read more - open to all

Mollie Higginson

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